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Which disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging, fasting, or excessive exercise?
Which disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging, fasting, or excessive exercise?
What is a common psychological sign associated with eating disorders?
What is a common psychological sign associated with eating disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic behavior of Binge Eating Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic behavior of Binge Eating Disorder?
Which risk factor is NOT commonly associated with psychological signs of eating disorders?
Which risk factor is NOT commonly associated with psychological signs of eating disorders?
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What is the primary focus of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills?
What is the primary focus of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Cyclothymic Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Cyclothymic Disorder?
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What is a common symptom of a manic episode?
What is a common symptom of a manic episode?
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Which symptom is NOT associated with depressive disorders?
Which symptom is NOT associated with depressive disorders?
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What does a nurse need to assess during a suicide risk assessment?
What does a nurse need to assess during a suicide risk assessment?
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What is characterized by a compulsive need to use habit-forming substances and the inability to control this behavior?
What is characterized by a compulsive need to use habit-forming substances and the inability to control this behavior?
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Which of the following symptoms is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Which of the following symptoms is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
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What typically characterizes negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
What typically characterizes negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
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Which of the following substances falls under the classification of stimulants?
Which of the following substances falls under the classification of stimulants?
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What impact do cultural factors have on mental health diagnosis?
What impact do cultural factors have on mental health diagnosis?
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What is the final common pathway of the reward and reward system in the brain?
What is the final common pathway of the reward and reward system in the brain?
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What are co-occurring disorders commonly associated with substance abuse?
What are co-occurring disorders commonly associated with substance abuse?
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Which symptom is most likely to be associated with hypomanic episodes?
Which symptom is most likely to be associated with hypomanic episodes?
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What is a significant negative health effect of alcohol on the body?
What is a significant negative health effect of alcohol on the body?
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Which psychological eating disorder is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction?
Which psychological eating disorder is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction?
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Which substance is known to potentially cause fetal alcohol syndrome?
Which substance is known to potentially cause fetal alcohol syndrome?
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What are common disorders associated with eating disorders?
What are common disorders associated with eating disorders?
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What is a key function of consultation liaison nursing?
What is a key function of consultation liaison nursing?
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What challenge is commonly faced in forensic nursing?
What challenge is commonly faced in forensic nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT a key role in consultation liaison nursing?
Which of the following is NOT a key role in consultation liaison nursing?
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What is a primary focus of forensic nursing in the context of mental health?
What is a primary focus of forensic nursing in the context of mental health?
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Which strategy is considered essential for successful practice in consultation liaison nursing?
Which strategy is considered essential for successful practice in consultation liaison nursing?
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What distinguishes Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD) from Hypochondriasis?
What distinguishes Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD) from Hypochondriasis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Conversion Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Conversion Disorder?
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What is a common behavior associated with Illness Anxiety Disorder?
What is a common behavior associated with Illness Anxiety Disorder?
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Which statement best describes Factitious Disorder?
Which statement best describes Factitious Disorder?
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How might SSD patients burden the healthcare system?
How might SSD patients burden the healthcare system?
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Which best describes the thoughts and behaviors of a patient with SSD?
Which best describes the thoughts and behaviors of a patient with SSD?
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What primarily distinguishes illness anxiety from somatic symptom disorders?
What primarily distinguishes illness anxiety from somatic symptom disorders?
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Which of the following is a behavioral sign of eating disorders?
Which of the following is a behavioral sign of eating disorders?
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What might a characteristic behavior of a patient with SSD include?
What might a characteristic behavior of a patient with SSD include?
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What physical sign is commonly associated with eating disorders?
What physical sign is commonly associated with eating disorders?
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Which of the following is part of the human sexual response cycle?
Which of the following is part of the human sexual response cycle?
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Which term describes incongruence between assigned gender and experienced gender?
Which term describes incongruence between assigned gender and experienced gender?
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Which disorder is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse?
Which disorder is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse?
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What is a key criterion for diagnosing sexual dysfunction according to DSM-5?
What is a key criterion for diagnosing sexual dysfunction according to DSM-5?
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Which disorder involves recurrent sexual arousal from exposing genitals to an unsuspecting individual?
Which disorder involves recurrent sexual arousal from exposing genitals to an unsuspecting individual?
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Which disorder involves involuntary muscle spasms around the vagina making penetration difficult?
Which disorder involves involuntary muscle spasms around the vagina making penetration difficult?
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Study Notes
Somatoform Disorders and the Nursing Approach
- Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD) are characterized by persistent worry and distress over physical symptoms.
- Distress may or may not be associated with a confirmed medical condition.
- Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the symptoms are excessive.
- Hypochondria is similar to SSD, but focuses more on the fear or worry of illness than the physical symptoms.
- SSDs place a significant burden on the healthcare system due to frequent doctor visits, unnecessary tests, and potential misdiagnoses.
- A patient experiencing frequent headaches, convinced they have a brain tumor, despite repeated negative tests.
Types of SSD
- Conversion Disorder (Conversion Reaction): Known as a loss or altered change in physical functioning. Manifestations can include paralysis, blindness, or difficulty speaking.
- Factitious Disorder: Involves intentionally faking or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms without external rewards. A parent might bring a child to the doctor claiming they are having seizures.
Concepts of Primary and Secondary Gain
- Primary Gain: A patient might develop paralysis to avoid being sent into battle, which avoids a dangerous combat zone.
- Secondary Gain: The patient might receive extra care and support from family and medical personnel.
Illness Anxiety Disorder
- Intense fear of having or developing a serious illness.
- Usually accompanied by limited or no evidence.
Characteristics of SSD
- One or more distressing physical symptoms (eg., pain, fatigue).
- Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors about the symptoms
- Symptoms are persistent (lasting at least 6 months).
Factors Influencing SSD
- Biological factors (Increased sensitivity to pain, genetics)
- Psychological factors (personality traits, cognitive distortions)
- Previous trauma
- Co-existing mental health disorders
- Social and cultural beliefs (family influence, cultural norms, stressful life events)
Treatment for SSD
- Psychotherapy
- Medication (antidepressants)
- Lifestyle changes
- Support groups
Affective Disorders/Mood Disorders
- Depression: considered the "common cold" of psychiatric disorders due to its widespread occurrence.
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities (lasting at least 2 weeks). Individuals may have impaired social and occupational functioning.
- Bipolar Disorder (Type 1 and Type 2): Characterized by episodes of mania (elevated mood, energy, or irritability) and major depressive episodes. Bipolar II disorder includes hypomania, where symptoms are less severe than full-blown mania, but still significant.
- Cyclothymia: A chronic mood disorder with fluctuating hypomanic and depressive symptoms that last for at least two years.
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): Chronic low-level depression lasting for at least two years (one year for children and adolescents).
Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders
- A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.
- Characteristic Symptoms: Disorganized thinking, difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, hallucinations, and delusions.
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa: Intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and severe food restriction leading to significantly low body weight.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise), to prevent weight gain.
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Eating a large amount of food in one sitting, followed by feelings of discomfort or distress, despite no attempts to purge or compensate.
Forensic Nursing
- Importance of forensic nursing in mental health contexts
- Role of nurses in forensic settings
- Definition of forensic nursing
- Scope of practice (linking mental health with legal and criminal justice systems)
- Historical development and evaluation of forensic nursing
- Responsibilities of forensic nursing
- Assessment of mental health and legal issues
- Types of cases handled in forensic nursing
- Interventions in forensic nursing.
Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual Arousal Disorders (Erectile Disorder, female Orgasmic Disorder, Delayed Ejaculation)
- Orgasmic Disorders (e.g., Premature Ejaculation, Anorgasmia)
- Sexual Pain Disorders (e.g., Dyspareunia, Vaginismus)
- Gender Dysphoria: Incongruence between experienced gender and assigned gender.
- Paraphilic Disorders: Sexual arousal from non-human objects, suffering, or non-consenting people (e.g., exhibitionism, fetishistic disorder, voyeurism)
Key Functions of Consultation-Liaison Nurses
- Mental health screenings
- Crisis intervention
- Care planning
- Support and counseling
Community-Based Interventions in Mental Health
- Community mental health programs
- Outreach and advocacy
- Partnerships
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Test your knowledge on various eating disorders and associated psychological signs with this quiz. Explore topics ranging from binge eating, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to symptoms of manic episodes and schizophrenia. This quiz covers essential aspects of mental health disorders.