Anxiety Disorder Due to Medical Condition Quiz

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Which symptom is associated with feelings of hopelessness, apathy, or self-reproach?

Slow gait

Social withdrawal

Overwhelming inertia

Anhedonia (correct)

What is a common symptom of bipolar II disorder related to sleep?

Sleep disturbances (correct)

Hearing voices commanding to commit suicide

Difficulty concentrating

Slow gait

Which psychopharmacological agent can be used for relapse prevention and managing mania in bipolar II disorder?

Anticonvulsant

Psychomotor retardation

Psychoactive agents

Lithium (correct)

What is the main characteristic of a slow gait in individuals with bipolar II disorder?

Slow physical and emotional reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of bipolar II disorder involves repeatedly going over the same thoughts?

Rumination Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of anhedonia in individuals with bipolar II disorder?

Not experiencing pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Regularly holding grudges against others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Paranoid Personality Disorder?

High level of trust in close relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of individuals with Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

Risk for cult recruitment Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the emotional response of individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Cold and unsympathetic Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme seen in individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Holding grudges for long periods Signup and view all the answers

Which term best characterizes the behavior of individuals with Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

Eccentric and odd Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test can show atrophy, lowered blood flow, and energy consumption in the brain?

PET scan Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is NOT associated with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)?

Memory loss Signup and view all the answers

What theory proposes that damage from oxidative processes in neurons leads to dementia?

Amyloid theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for Vascular Dementia?

Hypercholesterolemia Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by cerebral atrophy, demyelination, and choreiform movements?

Huntington's Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a key pathological feature of Pick's Disease?

Atrophy of the frontotemporal regions of the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals with personality disorders?

Inability to cope with anxiety or depression Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait involves patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that are relatively stable over time and situations?

Personality trait Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of vulnerability to other mental disorders in individuals with personality disorders?

Difficulty dealing with reality Signup and view all the answers

In what age group does the onset of a pervasive, maladaptive pattern of behavior associated with personality disorders usually occur?

Early childhood or adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What does the decreased serotonin and under-arousal to stimulation theory suggest in relation to personality disorders?

Difficulty dealing with anxiety or depression Signup and view all the answers

What can result from a high degree of testosterone, 17-estradiol, and estrone according to the text?

Impulsiveness and suicidal tendencies Signup and view all the answers

In individuals with personality disorders, what is a common consequence of parental encouragement of socially undesirable behavior?

Tendency towards manipulative behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that personality disorders occur when traits become too rigid and maladaptive, leading to impaired interpersonal or vocational functioning?

'Interpersonal Theory' Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Cluster A personality disorders according to the text?

'Odd or eccentric behavior' Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of somatoform disorder?

Presence of physical symptoms without organic basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary gain for individuals with somatoform disorders?

Anxiety relief Signup and view all the answers

Which theory attributes the development of somatoform disorders to high levels of physiologic arousal?

Psychobiologic Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of the Genetic and Biologic Theory regarding anxiety disorders?

Involvement of serotonin and endorphins Signup and view all the answers

What is a common intervention for anxiety disorder according to the text?

Relaxation exercises Signup and view all the answers

In anxiety disorder due to a medical condition, what are examples of physiological consequences resulting from other medical conditions?

Endocrine diseases, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory illnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders?

Addressing specific anxieties of the individual Signup and view all the answers