Personality Disorders
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What percentage of the global population is estimated to have personality disorders?

  • 6% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 2%
  • 10%

    • In what percentage of psychiatric patients are personality disorders seen?

  • 10%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 75%

    • What is the estimated percentage of people in the US who are thought to have at least one personality disorder?

  • 15% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 20%

    • What are the identified risk factors for personality disorders?

    <p>Environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the behaviors of individuals with personality disorders described?

    <p>Deviant from normal patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of personality disorders?

    <p>Lack of physiological source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are personality disorders considered difficult to treat?

    <p>Due to their lack of physiological source and ingrained nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the class objectives related to personality disorders?

    <p>Therapeutic response to maladaptive behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of limit setting and structure for patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Fostering independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of formulating a plan to maintain patient safety and manage self-destructive behavior in patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Ensuring patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are personality disorders challenging to treat according to the text?

    <p>Due to their lack of physiological source and ingrained nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the selected therapeutic communication strategies in working with patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Applying effective communication techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cluster does borderline personality disorder belong to?

    <p>Cluster B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than symptoms of schizophrenia?

    <p>Schizotypal personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first nursing action when working with an individual with borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Assess for self-harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapeutic modality is typically used for impulsivity, depressed mood, anger, or feelings of loss of control in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication is typically used for aggressiveness, violence, or extreme impulsive behaviors in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Antipsychotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jean demonstrate in the case study when she says, 'Every time I make a new friend, they are, like, the best person I have ever met, and then first thing I know all these flaws come out and I hate them'?

    <p>Identity problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best therapeutic interaction with Jean when she refuses to go to group sessions and is not participating in the milieu?

    <p>“Going to group will give you feedback on your relationships with others on the unit.”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of dependent personality disorder?

    <p>Submissive and helpless behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of SSRIs in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Managing impulsive feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is characterized by over-evaluation of self, arrogance, and indifference to the criticism of others?

    <p>Narcissistic personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Timid and socially withdrawn behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of benzodiazepines and antipsychotics in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Addressing aggressive behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of personality disorders in the global population?

    <p>6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of psychiatric patients are estimated to have personality disorders?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key risk factor identified for personality disorders?

    <p>Neurobiological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of personality disorders?

    <p>They deviate from the normal pattern of personal and social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in treating personality disorders?

    <p>Lack of physiological source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of formulating a plan to maintain patient safety and manage patients who engage in self-destructive behavior?

    <p>To establish boundaries and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of limit setting and structure for patients with personality disorders?

    <p>To maintain safety and predictability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the selected therapeutic communication strategies in working with patients with personality disorders?

    <p>To establish rapport and trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of dependent personality disorder?

    <p>Excessive need to be taken care of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of SSRIs in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>To stabilize mood swings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cluster does borderline personality disorder belong to?

    <p>Cluster B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapeutic modality is typically used for impulsivity, depressed mood, anger, or feelings of loss of control in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of personality disorders in the global population?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in treating personality disorders?

    <p>Addressing emotional dysregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Timid and socially withdrawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of formulating a plan to maintain patient safety and manage self-destructive behavior in patients with personality disorders?

    <p>To assess for self-harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the selected therapeutic communication strategies in working with patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Setting limits and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of limit setting and structure for patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Reducing chaotic or unpredictable interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of SSRIs in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Managing impulsive feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best therapeutic interaction with Jean when she refuses to go to group sessions and is not participating in the milieu?

    <p>Providing feedback on her difficulties with others on the unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of benzodiazepines and antipsychotics in borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Reducing aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the class objectives related to personality disorders?

    <p>Implementing therapeutic modalities for personality disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of limit setting and structure for patients with personality disorders?

    <p>Reducing chaotic or unpredictable interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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