Dysthymic disorder - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2488 Mental health nursing Exam 2 (100 OUT OF 100) Questions and Answers (GRADED A) - Rasmussen Instructions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Each question has multiple-choice options. Choose the best answer for each question. 1. Periods of mental illness or dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms, and seriousness are called: 1. Chronicity 2. Acute episodes 3. Remissions 4. Exacerbations Answer: 4. Exacerbations _________________________...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Complete Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the ...

First line tx for Dysthymia - Answer-SSRIs AND psychotherapy First line tx for chronic Insomnia - Answer-CBT (> 3 months) How long must insomnia occur for to be diagnosed? - Answer-3d per week x 3 months First line tx for Cyclothymia - Answer-Anti-manic Agents (mood stabilizers & second gen antipsychotics) Diagnosis of dysthymic disorder? - Answer-Rule of 2s (DD) = 2 depressive symptoms, 2 years, never 2 months without symptoms MC reason for people to be on long term benzos? - ...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence rates of ...

Study Guide: Psychological Disorders |100% Correct| When a behavior is _____, it is often considered abnormal. negative and more impulsive than is generally acceptable atypical in that it deviates from what is acceptable in a culture overly repetitive unique *Ans*atypical in that it deviates from what is acceptable in a culture What theoretical approach to psychological disorders would be most likely to consider a person's gender and ethnicity when diagnosing a disorder? Soci...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Complete Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence...

What may African Americans consider to be more helpful than medications in the tx of depression? - correct answer prayer Among black patients, involvement of who might lead to improve retention and medical tx rates for depression? - correct answer involvement of a religious or spiritual leader What set of questions elicit the patient's perspective of illness and are widely used? - correct answer Kleinman questions What is the most serious complication of depression? - correct an...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Complete Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the ...

LMSW EXAM - Bootcamp LMSW, LMSW Questions and Answers 100% Solved 3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) 1. Problem 2. Person 3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question) Key words 1. Person/Client "hot seat" 2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss 3. Strong words/adjectives 4. Age 5. Diagnosis 6. Symptoms/Duration 7. Who are you? 8. Where are you in session? 9. Quotations 10. Direct requests/concerns 11. Qualifie...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence rates of ...