NUR-3412 Mental Health Nursing Week 9 Quiz

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What are the central features of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Repetitive thoughts and behaviors (correct)
Constant thoughts and destructive behaviors
Intermittent thoughts and unconscious behaviors
Recurrent thoughts and impaired behavior

In Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, what is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?

Obsessions are intrusive thoughts while compulsions are repeated behaviors (correct)
Obsessions are conscious thoughts while compulsions are unconscious behaviors
Obsessions cause distress while compulsions are enjoyable
Obsessions are unwanted images while compulsions are repetitive mental acts

What is the etiology of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) based on the Biopsychosocial Theory?

Genetic factors only
Environmental factors only
Biological factors only
A combination of biological, genetic, and environmental factors (correct)

Which part of the brain is associated with dysregulation in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Basal ganglia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a Compulsion in Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Repetitive behaviors as a response to obsessions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core diagnostic criteria for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder according to DSM-5?

Recurrent intrusive ideas or images (Obsessions) and repetitive actions (Compulsions) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main features of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?

It involves excessive worry about imagined or slight imperfections in appearance that are noticeable to others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common areas of focus for those with Excoriation Disorder?

Face, head, cuticles, back, arms and legs, and hands and feet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the persistent difficulties associated with Hoarding Disorder?

Difficulty in discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true for Trichotillomania patients?

Most TTM patients have bald areas on the head, lost eyelashes and eyebrows (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Retraining the thought patterns and routines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What treatment modality involves gradually exposing the patient to a feared object or obsession?

Exposure and response prevention (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment option for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Antidepressant medications (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antidepressants is NOT used to treat OCD?

Risperidone (Risperdal) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the recurrent intrusive ideas, images, impulses, or thoughts?

Obsessions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a relaxation technique used to manage stress in OCD?

Planning and structuring time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the disorder characterized by persistent difficulties discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value?

Hoarding Disorder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Support groups in OCD management?

To provide a sense of community and connection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obsessions according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD?

Thoughts that are enjoyed by the individual (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes compulsions from obsessions according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD?

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts, while obsessions are intrusive thoughts (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criterion for a diagnosis of OCD according to the DSM-5?

The obsessive-compulsive symptoms cause distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a compulsion according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD?

Eating (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of compulsions according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD?

To prevent or reduce distress or anxiety (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a diagnosis of OCD according to the DSM-5?

The individual enjoys the obsessions or compulsions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common pattern of compulsions in OCD?

Contamination (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Skin picking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the defect in Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Unrealistically exaggerated (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of hospitalization associated with Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

48% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between normal concern and excessive worry in Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Intensity of worry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the third most common pattern of compulsions in OCD?

Symmetry/order (B) Signup and view all the answers