LCSW Clinical Exam - Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning Correct 100%

Genogram - ANSWERA family diagram that depicts each member of the family and shows connections between the generations. mental status exam - ANSWERsnapshot in time that describes the mental state and behaviors of an individual; includes both objective observations made by clinician and subjective descriptions given by client; assesses appearance, orientation, speech, behavior, affect/mood, judgment, insight, thought process, thought content, intellectual functioning, memory direct or indirect communication of intent specific plan history of previous attempts major life change recent loss/anniversary of loss recent improvement in depressive symptoms isolation - ANSWERName some factors associated with high risk for suicide specific plan for killing of harming another possession of a weapon history of violent acts (including against animals) history of threats to harm others antisocial behavior recent provocation or perception of loss of control - ANSWERwhat's included in an assessment of risk of harm to others? parallel forms reliability - ANSWERconsistency between/among alternate versions of the same instrument; e.g. creating 2 parallel forms of a questionnaire (with difficult questions) and both tests show correlation internal consistency reliability - ANSWERReliability assessed with data collected at one point in time with multiple measures of a psychological construct. A measure is reliable when the multiple measures provide similar results. test-retest reliability - ANSWERa method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test taker's scores on the same test taken on separate occasions face validity - ANSWERMeasures whether a test looks like it tests what it is supposed to test. content validity - ANSWERThe degree to which the content of a test is representative of the domain it's supposed to cover. criterion-related validity - ANSWERa measure of validity based on showing a substantial correlation between test scores and job performance scores predictive validity - ANSWERThe success with which a test predicts the behavior it is designed to predict; it is assessed by computing the correlation between test scores and the criterion behavior. concurrent validity - ANSWERthe degree to which the measures gathered from one tool agree with the measures gathered from other assessment techniques convergent validity - ANSWERan empirical test of the extent to which a measure is associated with other measures of a theoretically similar construct discriminate validity - ANSWERthe degree to which your measure does not relate to others in a predictable manner antidepressant (SSRI); depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder. It is also used together with olanzapine to treat depression that is part of bipolar disorder and treatment resistant depression in patients who have received at least 2 previous treatments but did not work well - ANSWERwhat kind of medication is Prozac (fluoxetine)? What is it used to treat? antidepressant; depression and other mental/mood disorders - ANSWERWhat kind of medication is Wellbutrin (Bupropion)? What is it used to treat? antidepressant (SSRI); depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. - ANSWERwhat kind of medication is Zoloft (sertraline)? what is it used to treat? antidepressant; depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder - ANSWERwhat kind of medication is Effexor (venlafaxine)? what is it used to treat? antidepressant (SSRI); depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - ANSWERwhat kind of medication is Lexapro (Escitalopram)? what is it used to treat? antidepressant; depression and anxiety - ANSWERwhat kind of medication is Cymbalta (Duloxetine)? what is it most commonly used to treat? bipolar disorder (manic episodes) - ANSWERwhat is lithium carbonate used to treat? seizures and bipolar disorder - ANSWERwhat is Depakote (Sodium valproate) used to treat? seizures and bipolar disorder - ANSWERwhat is Lamictal (Lamotrigine) used to treat? antidepressant; OCD - ANSWERwhat kind of drug is Paxil (Paroxetine)? what is it used to treat? antidepressant (SSRI); depression - ANSWERwhat kind of drug is Celexa (Citalopram)? what is it used to treat? ADHD - ANSWERwhat is Ritalin (Methylphenidate) used to treat? ADHD - ANSWERwhat is Concerta (Methylphenidate) used to treat? ADHD - ANSWERWhat is Adderall used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia and psychotic disorders - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Thorazine? what is it used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Seroquel? what is it used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia and Tourette's - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Haldol? what is it used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability caused by autism - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Risperdal? what is it used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia and bipolar disorder - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Zyprexa (Olanzapine)? what is it used to treat? antipsychotic; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and Tourette syndrome. It can also treat irritability associated with autism - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Abilify? what is it used to treat? anti-anxiety (controlled substance); anxiety - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Valium (Diazepam) what is it used to treat? anti-anxiety (controlled substance); anxiety - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Ativan (Lorazepam) what is it used to treat? anti-anxiety (controlled substance); anxiety and panic disorder - ANSWERwhat type of drug is Xanax (Alprazolam)? what is it used to treat? Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder - ANSWERCore feature is chronic, severe persistent irritability marked by frequent temper outbursts (3x/wk over at least 1 year in at least 2 settings) and by chronic, persistently irritable or angry mood present between temper outbursts (present most of the day, nearly every day, and noticeable by others in the environment) Five (or more) of the symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure - ANSWERwhat is the criteria for MDD dx? Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) - ANSWERa depressive disorder marked by depressed mood that occurs for most of the day and lasts at least 2 yrs, or 1 year for children and adolescents social anxiety disorder - ANSWERan anxiety disorder involving the extreme and irrational fear of being embarrassed, judged, or scrutinized by others in social situations; in children, the fear must occur in peer settings and not just in interactions with adults Panic disorder - ANSWERAn anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person experiences terror and accompanying chest pain, choking, or other frightening sensations. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - ANSWERa disorder characterized by chronic excessive worry accompanied by three or more of the following symptoms: restlessness, fatigue, concentration problems, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance; at least some of the symptoms must be present for more days than not for the last 6 months - The obsessions or compulsions are time-consuming (e.g., take more than 1 hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. - The obsessive-compulsive symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition. - ANSWERwhat is the criteria for OCD? Reactive Attachment Disorder - ANSWERa trauma-related disorder characterized by inhibited, avoidant social behaviors and reluctance to seek or respond to attention or nurturing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - ANSWERa disorder characterized by chronic physiological arousal, recurrent unwanted thoughts or images of the trauma, and avoidance of things that call the traumatic event to mind; exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence