The Psychology of Dental Phobia 2
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Which age group has the highest percentage of individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness?

  • Age 14
  • Age 75
  • Age 50
  • Age 24 (correct)

    • What percentage of individuals with a primary psychiatric diagnosis also meet criteria for a substance use disorder?

  • 75%
  • 100%
  • 50%
  • 29% (correct)

    • Which comorbidity is commonly associated with schizophrenia?

  • Depression
  • Substance abuse disorder (correct)
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Borderline personality disorder

    • What is the second leading cause of disability worldwide?

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

    Which medication is commonly used to treat depression and is associated with xerostomia?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the agenda for the psychiatry lecture?

    <p>Eating disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Americans ages eighteen and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year?

    <p>26.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most common reason reported by adults for not receiving mental health services in the past year?

    <p>Did not know where to go for services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime?

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychiatric disorder has the lowest prevalence rate?

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

    Which of the following is a risk factor for dental phobia?

    <p>Having a fearful attitude learned from parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most lethal psychiatric disorder?

    <p>Anorexia nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death in people with psychiatric illness?

    <p>Tobacco-related illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is associated with dental erosion and dry mouth?

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

    What is a sign of substance misuse during a dental exam?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended approach when working with fearful dental patients?

    <p>Provide enough information for distrustful or questioning patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of reassurance for anxious dental patients?

    <p>Reassurance can alleviate dental fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can inadequate pain control cause in dental patients?

    <p>Dental fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when a patient complains of pain?

    <p>Believe the patient and respond accordingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What techniques can be effective for managing dental patient anxiety?

    <p>Distraction and meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common feature of Personality Disorders in Cluster A?

    <p>Acts peculiar or avoids social relationships but is not psychotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor associated with suicide in patients with head and neck cancers?

    <p>Advanced stages of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common presentation of depression in dental practice?

    <p>Grief related to oral cancer diagnosis or treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of antipsychotics carries a higher risk for tardive dyskinesia with long-term use?

    <p>First generation antipsychotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of tardive dyskinesia?

    <p>Oral-buccal-lingual movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Dependent Clingers?

    <p>They are confrontational and unable to problem solve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Personality Style and Personality Disorder?

    <p>Personality style is a lifelong habitual way of thinking, feeling, behaving, and coping, while personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that is inflexible, pervasive, and causes impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of patient is described as arrogant, demanding, and devaluing others?

    <p>Entitled Demanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the unconscious aspects of emotional relationships with early caregivers that are re-experienced with or transferred onto the physician?

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

    What is the term for the unconscious feelings experienced by the physician in working with the patient?

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

    Study Notes

    Psychiatric Illness and Substance Abuse

    • The age group with the highest percentage of individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness is not specified.
    • 40% of individuals with a primary psychiatric diagnosis also meet criteria for a substance use disorder.

    Schizophrenia and Comorbidity

    • Comorbidity commonly associated with schizophrenia is substance use disorder.

    Global Disability and Depression

    • The second leading cause of disability worldwide is depression.
    • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat depression and are associated with xerostomia.

    Mental Health in the US

    • 46% of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.
    • The most common reason reported by adults for not receiving mental health services in the past year is not having enough time or being too busy.
    • 50% of adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime.

    Psychiatric Disorders and Prevalence

    • The psychiatric disorder with the lowest prevalence rate is not specified.

    Dental Phobia and Risk Factors

    • Fear of pain is a risk factor for dental phobia.

    Lethal Psychiatric Disorders and Death

    • Anorexia nervosa is the most lethal psychiatric disorder.
    • The leading cause of death in people with psychiatric illness is suicide.

    Substance Abuse and Dental Health

    • Methamphetamine is associated with dental erosion and dry mouth.
    • Signs of substance misuse during a dental exam include dental erosion and dry mouth.

    Managing Fearful Dental Patients

    • A recommended approach when working with fearful dental patients is reassurance.
    • The importance of reassurance for anxious dental patients is that it helps reduce anxiety.
    • Inadequate pain control can cause anxiety and stress in dental patients.
    • The recommended approach when a patient complains of pain is to assess and address the pain promptly.
    • Techniques effective for managing dental patient anxiety include relaxation, distraction, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

    Personality Disorders and Cluster A

    • A common feature of Personality Disorders in Cluster A is suspiciousness and mistrust.

    Suicide Risk Factors and Head and Neck Cancers

    • History of depression is a risk factor associated with suicide in patients with head and neck cancers.

    Depression in Dental Practice

    • A common presentation of depression in dental practice is symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder.

    Antipsychotics and Tardive Dyskinesia

    • First-generation antipsychotics carry a higher risk for tardive dyskinesia with long-term use.
    • Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, and face.

    Dependent Clingers and Personality Disorders

    • Dependent Clingers are characterized by a lack of self-confidence and excessive need for reassurance.

    Personality Style and Personality Disorder

    • The difference between Personality Style and Personality Disorder is that Personality Style is an adaptive pattern of coping, while Personality Disorder is a maladaptive pattern of coping.

    Narcissistic Personality Disorder

    • The type of patient described as arrogant, demanding, and devaluing others is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

    Transference and Countertransference

    • The term for the unconscious aspects of emotional relationships with early caregivers that are re-experienced with or transferred onto the physician is transference.
    • The term for the unconscious feelings experienced by the physician in working with the patient is countertransference.

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