MH 703 Midterm
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1. 1. What are the sections of the DSM 5 and which section in particular would
give you a clinical picture of a disorder?: I. DSM5 Basics
II. Diagnostic Criteria & Codes
III. Emerging Measures and Models
2. 2. The primary purpose of the DSM 5 is?: To provide a guideline for diagnoses that can inform
treatment and management decisions.
3. 3. An assessment tool for attention deficit hyperactive disorder that is avail-
able free online is (check assessment presentations and slides in module 2)?: -
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales - used for diagnosing ADHD
4. 4. An assessment tool is used to?: Screen an individual for a disorder, but it must be used with
clinical judgement in context of the interview with the client.
5. 5. The eleven therapeutic factors of group therapy are attributed to whom?-
: YALOM
6. 6. The therapeutic factor of universality according to the eleven therapeutic
factors of group means?: Recognition that the client is not alone, others have difficulties
7. 7. Opioid withdrawal would include what symptoms?: Within a few hours to several days,
stopping or reducing the prolong use of stimulant or administration of opioid antagonist and 3 of the following is
criteria for withdrawal:
• Dysphoric mood
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle aches
• Lacrimation or rhinorrhea
• Pupillary dilation
• Piloerection or sweating
• Diarrhea
• Yawning
• Fever
• Insomnia
8. 8. Which classes of medications used for panic disorders is considered the
safest due to low side effects and lack of physiologic dependency?: SSRIs
9. 9. What are the 4 levels of anxiety? (see Tuesday noon Pharm review and
Anxiety BBB and associated PPT): Mild
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Moderate
Severe
Panic
10. 10. Non-pharmacological intervention style when engaging someone expe-
riencing a panic attack?: During panic-level anxiety: The person's safety is the primary concern. He or she
cannot perceive potential harm and may have no capacity for rational thought.
• Deep talking to CT in a comforting manner, even though CT cannot process what you are saying
• Go to a small, quiet, and non-stimulating environment to help to reduce anxiety.
• Reassure CT that this is anxiety, that it will pass, and that they are in a safe place.
• Remain with CT until the panic recedes.
• Panic-level anxiety is not sustained indefinitely but can last from 5 to 30 minutes.
11. 11. What do you need to assess for prior to starting a patient on a BZD?: Sub-
stance-related disorder, History of addiction or substance abuse, Concurrent alcohol use
12. 12. What engagement style would you use when talking with an individual
who is experiencing moderate anxiety?: Moderate anxiety: You must be certain that CT is following
what the NP is saying. CT's attention can wander, and he or she may have some difficulty concentrating over time.
• Speak in short, simple, and easy-to-understand sentences
• Stop to ensure that CT is still taking in the information correctly
• May need to redirect the client back to the topic if the client goes off on a tangent
13. 13. Diagnostic criteria for MDD?: MDD: Presents as depressed mood and/or loss of interest in a 2
week period of time and is different than that of previous functioning and includes (5) of the following:
• Depressed mood
• Diminished interest or pleasure in activities
• Weight change
• Sleep change
• Psychomotor agitation or retardation
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
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1. 1. What are the sections of the DSM 5 and which section in particular would
give you a clinical picture of a disorder?: I. DSM5 Basics
II. Diagnostic Criteria & Codes
III. Emerging Measures and Models
2. 2. The primary purpose of the DSM 5 is?: To provide a guideline for diagnoses that can inform
treatment and management decisions.
3. 3. An assessment tool for attention deficit hyperactive disorder that is avail-
able free online is (check assessment presentations and slides in module 2)?: -
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales - used for diagnosing ADHD
4. 4. An assessment tool is used to?: Screen an individual for a disorder, but it must be used with
clinical judgement in context of the interview with the client.
5. 5. The eleven therapeutic factors of group therapy are attributed to whom?-
: YALOM
6. 6. The therapeutic factor of universality according to the eleven therapeutic
factors of group means?: Recognition that the client is not alone, others have difficulties
7. 7. Opioid withdrawal would include what symptoms?: Within a few hours to several days,
stopping or reducing the prolong use of stimulant or administration of opioid antagonist and 3 of the following is
criteria for withdrawal:
• Dysphoric mood
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle aches
• Lacrimation or rhinorrhea
• Pupillary dilation
• Piloerection or sweating
• Diarrhea
• Yawning
• Fever
• Insomnia
8. 8. Which classes of medications used for panic disorders is considered the
safest due to low side effects and lack of physiologic dependency?: SSRIs
9. 9. What are the 4 levels of anxiety? (see Tuesday noon Pharm review and
Anxiety BBB and associated PPT): Mild
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Moderate
Severe
Panic
10. 10. Non-pharmacological intervention style when engaging someone expe-
riencing a panic attack?: During panic-level anxiety: The person's safety is the primary concern. He or she
cannot perceive potential harm and may have no capacity for rational thought.
• Deep talking to CT in a comforting manner, even though CT cannot process what you are saying
• Go to a small, quiet, and non-stimulating environment to help to reduce anxiety.
• Reassure CT that this is anxiety, that it will pass, and that they are in a safe place.
• Remain with CT until the panic recedes.
• Panic-level anxiety is not sustained indefinitely but can last from 5 to 30 minutes.
11. 11. What do you need to assess for prior to starting a patient on a BZD?: Sub-
stance-related disorder, History of addiction or substance abuse, Concurrent alcohol use
12. 12. What engagement style would you use when talking with an individual
who is experiencing moderate anxiety?: Moderate anxiety: You must be certain that CT is following
what the NP is saying. CT's attention can wander, and he or she may have some difficulty concentrating over time.
• Speak in short, simple, and easy-to-understand sentences
• Stop to ensure that CT is still taking in the information correctly
• May need to redirect the client back to the topic if the client goes off on a tangent
13. 13. Diagnostic criteria for MDD?: MDD: Presents as depressed mood and/or loss of interest in a 2
week period of time and is different than that of previous functioning and includes (5) of the following:
• Depressed mood
• Diminished interest or pleasure in activities
• Weight change
• Sleep change
• Psychomotor agitation or retardation
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
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