Etiology of Mental Disorders Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of a mental disorder?

Increased memory capacity

Impaired ability to recognize reality (correct)

Improved mood perception

Enhanced judgement

Which condition is characterized by confusion, disorganized thinking, and fluctuating emotions?

Bipolar disorder

Depression

Delirium (correct)

Schizophrenia

What is a common feature of Excited Delirium Syndrome?

Insensitivity to pain (correct)

Calm demeanor

Decreased strength and endurance

Low body temperature

In what time frame does Delirium typically have a sudden onset?

Hours to days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia?

Characterized by a sudden decline in mental processing ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with disruptive behavior due to alcohol withdrawal?

A combination of midazolam and haloperidol Signup and view all the answers

When can a patient with lack of decision-making capacity be treated without their consent?

When the treatment is necessary to preserve life or health and the patient's guardian or agent is not immediately available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing a patient's capacity and discussing the risks and consequences of treatment refusal?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia mentioned in the text?

Affects long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

Etiology of Mental Disorders Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of a mental disorder?

Which condition is characterized by confusion, disorganized thinking, and fluctuating emotions?

What is a common feature of Excited Delirium Syndrome?

In what time frame does Delirium typically have a sudden onset?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia?

What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with disruptive behavior due to alcohol withdrawal?

When can a patient with lack of decision-making capacity be treated without their consent?

What is the purpose of assessing a patient's capacity and discussing the risks and consequences of treatment refusal?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia mentioned in the text?

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