Chapter 38

Question 1

Psychiatrist

Answer 1

A medical doctor (MD or DO) Who can diagnose mental illness and prescribe medication

Question 2

Psychologist

Answer 2

Holds PhD or PsyD doctoral degree; provides therapy and psychological testing

Question 3

Social Worker

Answer 3

Similar to a psychologist but cannot provide psychological testing

Question 4

Psychiatric nurse

Answer 4

Registered nurse (RN) with advanced training in assessing and treating mental health issues

Question 4

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT)

Answer 4

Specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 5

What is a substance use or addiction therapist/ counselor?

Answer 5

Has specialized training to treat substance abuse disorders and addictions

Question 6

Mental Health therapist or counselor

Answer 6

Trained to treat individuals with mental health disorders.

Question 7

DSM-5-TR

Answer 7

Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth edition Text revisoin

Question 8

What is the purpose of the DSM-5-TR

Answer 8

The most current, comprehensive, and critical resource for diagnosing mental health disorders

Question 9

What is Anxiety disorder?

Answer 9

Persistent anxious feelings that interfere with daily living

Question 10

Social Anxiety disorder

Answer 10

Persistent or irrational fear of social situations

Question 11

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Answer 11

Excessive worry about many different things

Question 12

Obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD)

Answer 12

Frequent upsetting thoughts (obsessions0 that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions)

Question 13

Panic disorder

Answer 13

Unexpected, recurrent panic attacks with sudden feelings of terror

Question 14

Phobia

Answer 14

Strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no danger

Question 15

Hoarding disorder

Answer 15

Persistent difficulty discarding personal possessions

Question 16

What is the second leading mental health condition?

Answer 16

Depression disorders

Question 17

Depression lasting at least 2 years

Answer 17

Persistent depressive disorder

Question 18

Postpartum depression

Answer 18

Depression occurring after childbirth

Question 19

Severe depression accompanied by psychosis and delusions

Answer 19

Psychotic depression

Question 20

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Answer 20

Depression occurring during winter months due to reduced sunlight

Question 21

Mood disorder involving cycles of mania and depression

Answer 21

Bipolar disorder

Question 22

What are symptoms of mania?

Answer 22

Euphoric mood, poor decision making, little need for sleep, exaggerated sense of well-being

Question 23

What are symptoms of Major depression (bipolar)

Answer 23

Insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts, weight loss or gain

Question 24

ADHD

Answer 24

Inability to focus, hyperactivity, and impulsive or uncontrollable behaviors.

Question 25

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Answer 25

Hostile, argumentative, and vindictive behavior toward authority figures.

Question 26

Conduct disorder (CD)

Answer 26

Repetitive disruptive and violent behaviors.

Question 27

Anorexia nervosa

Answer 27

Unhealthy weight loss due to restricted eating.

Question 28

Symptoms of anorexia

Answer 28

Refusal to eat, excessive exercise, laxative/diuretic use, yellow or blotchy skin, muscle wasting, sensitivity to cold.

Question 29

Bulimia nervosa

Answer 29

Episodes of overeating followed by purging behaviors.

Question 30

Symptoms of bulimia

Answer 30

Dry mouth, broken blood vessels in eyes, dehydration, bathroom trips after meals, rashes, excessive exercise.

Question 31

Binge eating disorder

Answer 31

Compulsive overeating without purging.

Question 32

Symptoms of binge eating disorder

Answer 32

Eating rapidly, eating large amounts, eating in secret, frequent dieting.

Question 33

Autism spectrum disorder

Answer 33

A neurodevelopmental condition affecting perception and social interaction.

Question 34

Why is it called a “spectrum”?

Answer 34

Severity and symptoms vary widely between individuals.

Question 35

Personality disorders

Answer 35

Long-term patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate from cultural expectations.

Question 36

Cluster A personality disorders

Answer 36

Eccentric or odd behaviors.

Question 37

Cluster B personality disorders

Answer 37

Emotional, dramatic, or erratic behaviors.

Question 38

Cluster C personality disorders

Answer 38

Anxious or fearful behaviors.

Question 39

Dissociative disorders

Answer 39

Disorders involving disruptions in memory, identity, or awareness.

Question 40

Types of dissociative disorders

Answer 40

Dissociative amnesia, dissociative identity disorder, depersonalization-derealization disorder.

Question 41

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Answer 41

Occurs after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

Question 42

Schizophrenia

Answer 42

Disorder affecting thought, emotion, and behavior; includes delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Question 43

How are psychotherapy notes treated?

Answer 43

They have higher confidentiality than other health records.

Question 44

Storage of psychotherapy notes

Answer 44

Must be stored and released separately from regular health records.

Question 45

Access to mental health records

Answer 45

Only behavioral health staff who need the records should have access.