12 Questions
Which of the following is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders?
Psychiatry
What is the main focus of psychiatry?
Emotional well-being
Which of the following is NOT a mental disorder that psychiatrists may diagnose and treat?
Hypertension
Katatoni is a term used in the field of
Psychiatry
What is the main focus of katatoni?
Diagnosing mental disorders
Which of the following is a symptom of katatoni?
Muscle rigidity
Which of the following is NOT a component of the initial psychiatric assessment?
Physical examination
Which organization publishes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) reorganized the categories of disorders and added newer information and insights?
DSM-5
Which of the following is NOT a method used in the initial psychiatric assessment?
Neuroimaging
Which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published in May 2013?
DSM-5
Which organization publishes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Study Notes
Psychiatry
- Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
- The main focus of psychiatry is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
Katatonia
- Katatonia is a term used in the field of psychiatry.
- The main focus of katatonia is dealing with a state of motor immobility and abnormal body posture.
- A symptom of katatonia is a significant reduction in spontaneous movement.
Psychiatric Assessment
- An initial psychiatric assessment involves diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
- A component of the initial psychiatric assessment is noting the patient's mental status, including their thought process, perception, and mood.
Classification of Diseases
- The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) reorganized the categories of disorders and added newer information and insights.
- DSM-5 was published in May 2013.
Assessment Methods
- Methods used in the initial psychiatric assessment include observing patient behavior, taking a thorough medical history, and performing a mental status examination.
- A method NOT used in the initial psychiatric assessment is laboratory tests.
Test your knowledge of psychiatry with this quiz! Explore the various aspects of this branch of medicine, including its main focus and the mental disorders that psychiatrists diagnose and treat. Challenge yourself and see how well you know this fascinating field of study.
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