Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiery disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreaseing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiery. C. Increasing serotoneric activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. - A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As a ...

Which of the following perspectives emphasizes relationship and community over individuality, and its beginnings occurred in the context of people's experiences and interactions in personal, political, and professional settings - feminist-multicultural perspective What is most true about the status of therapy effectiveness? - most researchers believe therapy is effective, but there are a few critics who often question its efficacy Lambert's extratherapeutic factors include which of the fo...

Reflexes expected at 1 month - Moro until 4 months, Palmer until 4 months, Plantar util 8 months, Babinski (2 years is disease) Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome - small head, shoey palpebral fissure, inner epicanthal folds. Do IEP and early intervention specialist Rhett Syndrome - a rare disorder found virtually exclusively in girls, is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which the child usually develops normally unitl about 6 to 18 months of age at which characteristics of the syndrome emerge...

Delirium Tidbits - An acute onset syndrome, not a disease. Hallmark symptom: disturbance of CONSCIOUSNESS accompanied by changes in COGNITION. Delirium likely caused by direct physiologic process, substance use/abuse, or general medical condition) Common findings: -Develops over hours to days -Fluctuates during the day - Reversal of sleep-wake cycle (awake at night, asleep in day) - Impaired recent and intermediate memory - Psychomotor agitation (purposeless, randome actions) Common, an...

what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? -systematic review borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? -B a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of E.P.S is sus...

What is true of interprofessionality? -All health professionals have individual professional competencies What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05 -There is a 5% chance of a similar result occurring by chance alone What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder will develop conduct disorder? - 30% In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of disorder? -anxiety disorder Symptoms of selective mutism must persist for at least -1 month Com...

Therapeutic Relationship - Mutual, interactive relationship focused on client's needs. Goal directed Theoretical basis Characteristics of a therapeutic relationship: Non-judgmental Respect Empathy Acceptance Genuine Professional boundaries Therapeutic Relationship Steps - Introduction (Orientation), Working (Identification), Termination (Resolution) Introduction (Orientation) Step - Initiate a trusting, safe environment Establish boundaries and timeframe for interactions Diagnosti...

Personality - Sum total of all emotional, cognitive, and behavioral attributes Enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and one's self exhibited in a wide array of social and personal contexts. Reflected in habitual behavioral traits: coping, interpersonal or interactive style, perceptions, cognitive beliefs about events, people, and situations Features apparent during adolescence to early adulthood - dx not made until 18 Ego-syntonic - Behavior c...

In GAD excessive worry, apprehension and anxiety occur more days in a period of how many months? - 6 What are considered variences of pateint care - any event that alters the progress toward expected outcomes Actus reus - Voluntary conduct Mens rea - Evil intent who developed existential therpy - Viktor Frankl decreased calcium can cause - Renal failure What SSRI can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - Prozac which neurotransmitter regulates sleep, pain, mood, temp, agressi...

In GAD excessive worry, apprehension and anxiety occur more days in a period of how many months? - 6 What are considered variences of pateint care - any event that alters the progress toward expected outcomes Actus reus - Voluntary conduct Mens rea - Evil intent who developed existential therpy - Viktor Frankl decreased calcium can cause - Renal failure What SSRI can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - Prozac which neurotransmitter regulates sleep, pain, mood, temp, agressi...