NRNP 6635 Midterm Exam |Psychiatric
Disorders| Q&A 2024/2025 –
DISTICTIONS
What is the primary characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worry about various aspects of life.
How does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) typically manifest?
Recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or rituals.
Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows?
Bipolar Disorder.
What is a common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
How is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically triggered?
Exposure to a traumatic event.
What is the difference between a phobia and a general anxiety disorder?
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
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,Which disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others?
Antisocial Personality Disorder.
What are hallucinations, and in which disorder might they occur?
Hallucinations are sensory experiences without external stimuli, often seen in schizophrenia.
What cognitive distortion is commonly found in individuals with depression?
All-or-nothing thinking.
How is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) primarily diagnosed?
Through behavioral assessments and reports from parents and teachers.
What is the hallmark symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?
Intense and unstable interpersonal relationships.
Which psychiatric disorder is marked by a significant fear of weight gain, leading to self-
imposed starvation?
Anorexia Nervosa.
What are the two primary categories of mood disorders?
Depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.
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, How does Social Anxiety Disorder differ from simple shyness?
Social Anxiety Disorder involves an intense fear of social situations and potential scrutiny.
What is a common treatment approach for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Which disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states?
Dissociative Identity Disorder.
What is the primary feature of Specific Phobia?
An intense fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior.
How can PTSD symptoms manifest in children differently than in adults?
Children may exhibit regression in behavior or excessive clinginess.
What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treating anxiety disorders?
Identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What are the criteria for diagnosing a major depressive episode?
Depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure for at least two weeks.
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Disorders| Q&A 2024/2025 –
DISTICTIONS
What is the primary characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worry about various aspects of life.
How does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) typically manifest?
Recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or rituals.
Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows?
Bipolar Disorder.
What is a common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
How is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically triggered?
Exposure to a traumatic event.
What is the difference between a phobia and a general anxiety disorder?
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
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,Which disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others?
Antisocial Personality Disorder.
What are hallucinations, and in which disorder might they occur?
Hallucinations are sensory experiences without external stimuli, often seen in schizophrenia.
What cognitive distortion is commonly found in individuals with depression?
All-or-nothing thinking.
How is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) primarily diagnosed?
Through behavioral assessments and reports from parents and teachers.
What is the hallmark symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?
Intense and unstable interpersonal relationships.
Which psychiatric disorder is marked by a significant fear of weight gain, leading to self-
imposed starvation?
Anorexia Nervosa.
What are the two primary categories of mood disorders?
Depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.
2
, How does Social Anxiety Disorder differ from simple shyness?
Social Anxiety Disorder involves an intense fear of social situations and potential scrutiny.
What is a common treatment approach for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Which disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states?
Dissociative Identity Disorder.
What is the primary feature of Specific Phobia?
An intense fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior.
How can PTSD symptoms manifest in children differently than in adults?
Children may exhibit regression in behavior or excessive clinginess.
What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treating anxiety disorders?
Identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What are the criteria for diagnosing a major depressive episode?
Depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure for at least two weeks.
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