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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the behaviors of individuals with personality disorders described?

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

What is a key characteristic of personality disorders?

<p>Lack of physiological source (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fostering independence (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cluster does borderline personality disorder belong to?

<p>Cluster B (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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.” (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of dependent personality disorder?

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

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

<p>Managing impulsive feelings (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

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Timid and socially withdrawn behavior (C)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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a key risk factor identified for personality disorders?

<p>Neurobiological factors (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in treating personality disorders?

<p>Lack of physiological source (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of dependent personality disorder?

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

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

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

What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

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

What cluster does borderline personality disorder belong to?

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

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

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

What is the primary challenge in treating personality disorders?

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

What is the main characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

<p>Timid and socially withdrawn (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Reducing aggression (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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