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QMHA - Mental Disorders Exam with complete solutions 2024_2025
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QMHA - Mental Disorders Exam withcomplete solutions 2024/2025
ADHD - ANSWER-persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-
impulsivity.
Subtypes of ADHD - ANSWER-Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive,
predominantly inattentive, combined hyperactive/inattentive
Bipolar or related disorders - ANSWER-atypical, dramatic swings in mood, and
activity levels that go from periods of feeling intensely happy, irritable, and
impulsive to periods of intense sadness and feelings of hopelessness.
Manic episode - ANSWER-abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood
accompanied by increased energy or activity that substantially impairs
functioning.
Hypomanic episode - ANSWER-similar to a manic episode, however not severe
enough to cause serious social or occupational problems.
Major depressive episode - ANSWER-persistent depressed mood or loss of
interest or pleasure.
Mixed state - ANSWER-includes symptoms of both a manic episode and a major
depressive episode.
Bipolar I - ANSWER-having at least one manic episode in a person's life.
Bipolar II - ANSWER-having been a more regular occurrence of depressive
episodes along with a hypomanic episode, but not a full-blown manic episode.
, Cyclothymic disorder or cyclothymia - ANSWER-a diagnosis used for a mild form
of bipolar disorder.
Depressive disorders - ANSWER-characterized by a sad, hopeless, empty, or
irritable mood, and somatic and cognitive changes that significantly interfere with
daily life.
Major depressive disorder - ANSWER-defined as having a depressed mood for
most of the day and a marked loss of interest or pleasure, among other
symptoms present nearly every day for at least two-weeks. May appear as more
irritable than a sad disposition.
MDD causes - ANSWER-genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ANSWER-children who display a frequent and
persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or
vindictiveness.
Symptoms of ODD - ANSWER-angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant
behavior, or vindictiveness. Frequently resentful, or easily annoyed.
Conduct Disorder - ANSWER-persistent pattern of disruptive and violent
behaviors that violate the basic rights of others or age-appropriate social norms
or rules, and causes significant impairment in the child or family's daily life.
Conduct disorder temperamental risk factors - ANSWER-difficulties in infancy
and below-average intelligence. Having other disorders including ADHD, learning
disabilities, and depression.
Conduct disorder environmental risk factors - ANSWER-harsh or inconsistent
child-rearing practices and or child maltreatment. Parental criminality, frequent
changes of caregivers, large family size, familial psychopathology, and early
institutional living.
Conduct disorder community risk factors - ANSWER-neighborhood exposure to
violence, peer rejection, association with a delinquent peer group.
Symptoms of conduct disorder - ANSWER-aggression to people and animals,
destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, serious violations of rules.
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