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What is the treatment of choice for Personality Disorders according to the text?
What is the treatment of choice for Personality Disorders according to the text?
- Long-term psychotherapy focusing on childhood trauma
- Short-term psychotherapy focusing on solutions for specific life problems (correct)
- Group therapy emphasizing deep interpersonal relationships
- Medication only approach without therapy
Which of the following symptoms may be an indication for using antidepressants in clients with Personality Disorders?
Which of the following symptoms may be an indication for using antidepressants in clients with Personality Disorders?
- Difficulty sleeping and excessive worry
- Mood swings and irritability (correct)
- Lack of appetite and fatigue
- Hallucinations and delusions
What is the primary function of mood stabilizers in the treatment of Personality Disorders?
What is the primary function of mood stabilizers in the treatment of Personality Disorders?
- Reduce anxiety and panic attacks
- Enhance social skills and communication
- Help manage mood swings and reduce irritability (correct)
- Improve memory and cognitive functions
When might antipsychotic medications be considered for clients with Personality Disorders?
When might antipsychotic medications be considered for clients with Personality Disorders?
What is a potential risk associated with using anti-anxiety medications in certain types of Personality Disorders?
What is a potential risk associated with using anti-anxiety medications in certain types of Personality Disorders?
How should nurses interact with clients having an odd or eccentric Personality Disorder, according to the text?
How should nurses interact with clients having an odd or eccentric Personality Disorder, according to the text?
What is the total of a person's internal and external patterns of adjustment to life known as?
What is the total of a person's internal and external patterns of adjustment to life known as?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality disorders?
How are personality disorders usually described?
How are personality disorders usually described?
What makes a person's behavior unique according to the text?
What makes a person's behavior unique according to the text?
What do maladaptive behaviors in personality disorders lead to?
What do maladaptive behaviors in personality disorders lead to?
How does a person with a personality disorder usually perceive and relate to situations?
How does a person with a personality disorder usually perceive and relate to situations?
What is a possible genetic factor associated with antisocial personality disorder?
What is a possible genetic factor associated with antisocial personality disorder?
Which theory suggests that clients with borderline personality disorder may have issues with serotonin and dopamine levels?
Which theory suggests that clients with borderline personality disorder may have issues with serotonin and dopamine levels?
In which type of personality disorder is pervasive distrust and suspicion of others a common feature?
In which type of personality disorder is pervasive distrust and suspicion of others a common feature?
Which factor can lead to unstable personality and borderline personality disorder according to the text?
Which factor can lead to unstable personality and borderline personality disorder according to the text?
What type of thinking or behavior is characteristic of Cluster A Personality Disorders?
What type of thinking or behavior is characteristic of Cluster A Personality Disorders?
'Unjustified belief that others are trying to harm or deceive you' is a feature associated with which personality disorder?
'Unjustified belief that others are trying to harm or deceive you' is a feature associated with which personality disorder?
