Theories of etiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Package Title: Chapter 3, Testbank Course Title: Kring, Abnormal Psych 14e Chapter Number: 3 Question Type: Multiple Choice 1. Having a correct diagnosis for Aaron from the clinical case will help clinicians to a) Give Aaron an IQ test b) Describe base rates, causes and treatments. c) Identify what kind of insurance coverage Aaron has. d) Know if other members of Aaron’s family have the same psychological disorder Answer: b Section Reference: Cornerstones of Diagnosis a...

True or False: MS can present itself in adult and children - Answer-True (onset ages 15-50) What are 3 current theories that relate to the etiology of MS? - Answer-1. Slow acting viral infection 2. Autoimmune response 3. Environmental trigger MS is a disease of the...? a) CNS b) PNS - Answer-a) CNS What are the 5 types of MS discussed in class? - Answer-1. Clinically Isolated Syndrome 2. Relapsing-remitting MS 3. Secondary-progressive MS 4. Primary-progressive MS 5. Progressive-relaps...

NRNP 6675 Midterm Study Guide Description SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS Substance use disorders are a cluster of disorders in which cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicate that a person continues using a substance despite significant substance-related problems Psychiatric symptom clusters may be related to substance use, discontinuation of substance use, or withdrawal from habitual substance use. Substance use disorders lead to changes in brain circuits and physiological...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ................................................................................... 14 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults .............................................................

A client rates anxiety at 8 out of 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, is restless, and has narrowed perceptions. Which of the following medications would appropriately be prescribed to address these symptoms? Select all that apply. 1. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium). 2. Clonazepam (Klonopin). 3. Lithium carbonate (lithium). 4. Clozapine (Clozaril). 5. Oxazepam (Serax). An anxiety rating of 8 out of 10, restlessness, and narrowed perceptions all are symptoms of increased levels of anxiety. 1. Chlordiaze...

repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places such as clothing or the floor; may be involuntary or intentional. considered normal until age 4 - encopresis Treatment for enuresis? - bladder training, voiding schedule, limiting night fluids, positive reinforcement (AVOID SHAMING). bell and pad method has a 70-80% success rate. When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this mental health disorder? - enlarged later...

Theories of etiology - Answer biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - Answer Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without intervention. Recommend self care strategies. How...

PSI Perinatal Mental Health UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Theories of etiology - Ans biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - Ans Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. R...

NR 602 Week 1 Ch. 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass 1. Most stage-based theories of development focus primarily on: a. The continuity of development b. The discontinuity of development c. Persistence of inherent personality characteristics d. The influence of context on development b. The discontinuity of development 2. The common practice of using "time-outs" with young children is a direct application of: a. Operant conditioning b. Classical conditioning c. Separation-ind...