abnormal exam 3

Luther is presenting symptoms of sudden disorientation, confusion, and memory loss after being tackled during a football game. He is showing signs of incoherent speech and doesn't recognize his parents or coach. Luther's condition gets worse at night. Luther is most likely experiencing _____.

delirium

Judith was experiencing sleep deprivation and thought that spiders were crawling on her skin. Judith was most likely experiencing a(n)_____.

tactile hallucination

Jonas displays deficits in motor skills like running, catching, and throwing. He finds it very distressing as the other children already tease him because of his attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In order to have him go through occupational therapy to help with the delay, his school psychologist is most likely to add a diagnosis of:

developmental coordination disorder

Tabitha believes that an alien being is growing inside of her. Tabitha is most likely experiencing a(n)_____ hallucination.

somatic

Oswaldo displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking his head, and neck stretching, but no vocal tics. Because he has only a motor tic and is not displaying vocal tics, his doctor has diagnosed him with:

persistent motor or vocal tic disorder

Lawrence experienced delusions and hallucinations for two weeks, and also had a manic episode following this 2-week period. He continues to experience delusions and hallucinations. Lawrence will most likely receive a diagnosis of _____.

schizoaffective disorder

Vashti displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking her arm, and neck stretching, and also a vocal tic (in her case, an objectionable word). Because she has both motor and vocal tics her doctor has diagnosed her with:

tourette's syndrome

Carlos has always functioned well but shows symptoms of schizophrenia for one to six months without the restricted affect. His prognosis is good but he will most likely be diagnosed as having _____ disorder.

schizophreniform

Ahmed has difficulties with language—spoken and written. He has issues knowing how to describe something and how to put together stories. He has normal social interactions and he does not stutter. The school psychologist is most likely to diagnose him as having a:

language disorder

Julia suddenly experienced delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech but these symptoms lasted for only 3 days. She is most likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

brief psychotic

Delaney is in second grade but still makes errors in articulation and enunciation, saying things like "look at that wabbit". Or saying "bu" instead of "blue". The school psychologist has recently diagnosed her as having a:

speech sound disorder

Faith believes that she is the reincarnation of Cleopatra. Faith is most likely suffering from _____.

grandiose delusion

Jamal believes that he is being followed but shows no other psychotic symptoms. Other than his delusion, he does not act oddly or have difficulty functioning. He is most likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

delusional

Landon is having difficulty learning to read in school. He has poor word reading accuracy, a slow rate of reading and a weakness in reading comprehension. If Landon were to be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder, it would most likely be _____.

dyslexia

Which of the following is true about factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia?

Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.

Perry has been diagnosed with profound intellectual disability. His treatment consists of behavioral therapy and drug treatments. His psychiatrist has prescribed risperidone which helps to:

reduce aggression and self-injurious behaviors

Calista shows a pervasive pattern of social deficits and has a great deal of discomfort in close relationships. Her coworkers describe her as odd as she speaks in a peculiar manner, is often suspicious, and is inappropriate in her display of emotion. However, a diagnosis reveals no psychosis. Calista is most likely suffering from ________ disorder.

schizotypal personality

Tina spoke only in two- or three-word sentences. She was also unable to feed and dress herself. Her IQ score was 23. Tina is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

severe intellectual disability

What is the concordance rate for schizophrenia in monozygotic (MZ) twins?

Compiled results of several studies indicate a rate of 46 percent

The DSM-IV TR had a classification for both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Asperger's disorder arguing that in the latter:

children show no signifitcant communication deficits

Which of the following statements is true?

Stressful events in adulthood may be especially important among people who experienced adverse events in childhood.

Zoila shows moderate intellectual disability but has an exceptionally high ability in math. She can ask you what day your birthday is and tell you immediately what day of the year you were born on. Individuals like Zoila are considered _____.

savants

Ruth's physician informs her husband that a single dominant gene on chromosome 4 is transmitting Ruth's condition. He also said that it is likely that one of her parents had the gene, which made gave her a 50 percent chance to inherit the gene. Ruth' major symptoms include NCD and chorea—irregular jerks, grimaces, and twitches. Which disease is Ruth's physician most likely referring to?

huntington's disease

Which of the following is a cognitive strategy for treating clients with schizophrenia?

Teaching patients ways of disputing their delusional beliefs or hallucinatory experiences

Dimitri tends to move his body in a repetitive manner such as waving his hands. These behaviors sometimes are referred to as:

self-stimulatory behvaviors

Blanche is receiving a drug that binds to the D4 dopamine receptor and influences other neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Blanche's schizophrenia is most likely being treated with _____.

clozapine

Charlie has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His medication improves his level of attention and helps him control his impulsive behavior, but he often experiences dryness in his mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and constipation. Which of the following drugs is Charlie most likely taking for his condition?

clondine

Dr. Aziz's patient has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She is helping her patient learn how to initiate and maintain a conversation with others. In addition, she is also teaching her client how to gather important information by accompanying the client to selected places and demonstrating the skills necessary to accomplish this goal. This type of intervention follows a(n) _____ approach.

behavioral

Which of the following is widely used in treating individuals with schizotypal personality disorder who are experiencing significant distress?

antidepressants

Under the DSM-5 approach, the first step in diagnosing a personality disorder is determining:

an indiviudal's level of functioning

Roger believes he has a special ability. He believes he can read the thoughts of other people and transfer his own thoughts into their mind. There are times when he believes that certain random events and circumstances are directly related to him. On some occasions, he becomes very suspicious of the people around him. Which of the following personality disorders best describes Roger's behavior?

schoizptypal personality disorder

All of the following are personality dimensions recognized in the DSM-5 EXCEPT:

creativity

Which of the following characterizes schizotypal personality disorder?

bizarre or idosyncratic worldviews

Ivan believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. Ivan is most likely experiencing a _____.

delusion of thought insertion

Which of the following is NOT a personality disorder recognized by the DSM-5?

multiple personality disorder

Which of the following is widely used in treatment for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

relaxation techiniques

Jen, a second-year college student, attempted suicide at least 10 times before entering therapy. Her attempts to hurt herself usually followed arguments with her husband about getting a divorce. Which of the following diagnoses is Jen most likely to receive from her therapist?

borderline personality disorder

Janice's friend invited her to a five-star restaurant. Janice became nervous when she saw the various pieces of silverware placed on the table. She felt that others were scrutinizing her every move, and watching to see if she used the cutlery properly. Overwhelmed with anxiety, Janice left the restaurant without eating dinner. Janice would most likely be diagnosed with:

avoidant personality disorder

All of the following are personality traits associated with borderline personality disorder in the DSM-5 EXCEPT:

psychoticism

People with avoidant personality disorder:

tend to have more severe and generalized anxiety about social situations than people with social anxiety disorder.

Under the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following pathological personality traits is associated with narcissistic personality disorder?

antagonism

People diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder:

shun interactions if there is a possibility of being criticized.

A nationwide study in the United States found about _____ percent of men could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

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Narcissistic personality disorder is most associated with a history of _____ in childhood.

NEGLECT

Which of the following is true about the connection between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome?

People with Down syndrome are more likely than the general population to develop Alzheimer's disease in late life.

A nationwide study in the United States found that about _____ percent of women could be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

5

A person with schizophrenia:

can experience several different delusions at the same time.

Lucy has cognitive impairment resulting in deterioration in her language abilities. She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names. It is most likely that Lucy is experiencing _______.

aphasia

Jerry hears voices accusing him of being a serial rapist. This is a(n) _____ hallucination.

auditory

Mary, a retired accountant in in her early seventies, keeps losing her keys and asks the same questions over and over again. To avoid forgetting, she often makes a list of things she has to do but always forgets to look at them later. She also requires more assistance in managing her finances. Mary is most likely in the early stages of _____.

dementia