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What are the two main treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Clomipramine has no side effects.
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What is the purpose of Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating OCD?
To help examine and understand thoughts and emotions, and alter harmful thoughts and stop negative habits.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the mainstay of the pharmacological treatment of OCD, known for their _______________ and benign side effects.
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Which of the following SSRIs is approved for use in children above 7 years old?
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Match the following SSRIs with their characteristics:
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Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a type of psychotherapy used to treat OCD.
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What is the name of the therapy that helps individuals with OCD understand their thoughts and emotions, and alter harmful thoughts and stop negative habits?
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What is a common obsession associated with OCD?
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Compulsions in OCD are enjoyable and provide a permanent solution to anxiety.
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What term is used to describe intrusive thoughts in OCD?
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Individuals with OCD may feel an excessive need to perform repetitive _____ to manage their anxiety.
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Match the following symptoms of OCD with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is considered a compulsion in OCD?
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OCD can only be treated through medication.
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What is the primary purpose of performing compulsions in OCD?
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Study Notes
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- A mental and behavioral disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions that impair general function.
Symptoms of OCD
- Obsessive thoughts:
- Repeated thoughts, urges, or unwanted mental images that cause anxiety
- Common themes: fear of germs, desire for symmetry, fear of forgetting, and aggressive thoughts
- Compulsions:
- Recurring actions to alleviate anxiety and distress caused by obsessions
- Examples: excessive cleaning, ordering, checking, counting, and praying
Treatments for OCD
- Psychotherapy:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to alter harmful thoughts and habits
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Medicine:
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs), selective SRIs (SSRIs), and tricyclic antidepressants
- SSRIs are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment, with examples including fluvoxamine, clomipramine, and citalopram
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Test your knowledge of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental and behavioral disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.