NCMHCE Exam Review 2023

NCMHCE Exam Review 2023 What are characteristics of schizoaffective disorder? - ANS-An illness characterized by a continuous period wherein the major symptoms of schizophrenia are present AND for the majority of the duration of the condition major mood (depressive/manic) episodes present. What are at least 3 characteristics of catatonia? - ANS-Indicated by the presence of 3+ of following: stupor, cataplexy, waxy flexibility, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerism, stereotypy, agitation, grimacing, echolalia (repeated words), echopraxia (repeated movements). What are characteristics of cyclothymic disorder? - ANS-For a period of at least 2 years, the symptoms of hypomania and depression have appeared numerous times, but individual criteria unmet. During 2-year interval, episodes have occurred at least half time and has not been symptom free for more than 2 months at time. What is excoriation disorder? - ANS-skin picking disorder What is rumination disorder? - ANS-Characterized by the repeated regurgitation of food for a period lasting at least 1 month. What is encopresis? - ANS-Involves defecating in inappropriate places or occasions. What are characteristics of depersonalization/derealization? - ANS-Characterized by a persistent and recurring feeling of being estranged from oneself, of being a spectator of one's life, and being detached from one's mental processes or body that is accompanied by intact reality testing. What are characteristics of paranoid personality disorder? - ANS-Indicated by a pattern of pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, such as their motives are interpreted as malevolent. Events and actions of others interpreted in the most negative light possible, and convictions of others' hostility are based on little or no objective evidence. What are characteristics of schizoid personality disorder? - ANS-Essential features include a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings. Typically will avoid social interactions, prefers solitary activities and interests, and seems to derive little/no pleasure from sensory, bodily or interpersonal relationships. Affect is usually flat and expressionless and there's a preference for abstract intellectual interests, such as mechanical, mathematical or computerrelated pursuits. What are characteristics of schizotypal personality disorder? - ANS-Indicated by repeated instances of lacking adequate social/interpersonal skills, accompanied by acute uneasiness with, and diminished ability to, maintain close relationships. Condition is manifested by early adulthood and is further characterized by perceptual distortions and odd thinking, speech, beliefs and behavior. What are characteristics of histrionic personality disorder? - ANS-Characterized by pervasive and excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior, originating in early adulthood and manifesting in variety of contexts. Individual feels uncomfortable and unappreciated if not the center of attention. Individuals with this disorder often behave in a melodramatic, histrionic and flirtatious manner. What are characteristics of avoidant personality disorder? - CONTINUES...