30 Questions
What system was documented in Axes IV and V?
The multiaxial system
Who made the connection between melancholia and mania in the seventeenth century?
Aretaeus
What term is used to describe impairments occurring together with psychiatric disorders?
Comorbidity
Which illnesses are listed under Axis I of major psychiatric illnesses?
Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
What is used to arrive at the correct diagnosis when looking at symptoms almost every day?
Biological markers
Which of these is a common co-occurrence with all mood disorders?
Substance abuse
What are common comorbidities for males under the age of 30 with depression?
Substance abuse and antisocial personality disorder
Which of the following is a risk factor for ADHD/ADD?
Maternal smoking during pregnancy
What is a known genetic mutation associated with some cases of ADHD/ADD?
NRF2
What is one of the potential complications during pregnancy mentioned in the text?
Lead contamination
Which characteristic is common in children with IQs >70, who develop language communication by age seven?
Reasonable Psychiatric disorders
What is a common illness that is worldwide and affects every race, ethnic group, and gender?
Psychiatric disorders
What percentage of individuals with mood disorders are estimated to recover completely without treatment?
30%
Which type of treatment modality is also used for personality disorders?
Psychotherapy
What is a common symptom associated with somatic symptom disorder?
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Which subtype of schizophrenia is characterized by a prominent preoccupation with a delusional system?
Paranoid subtype
What behavior pattern is commonly observed in individuals with eating disorders?
Excessive exercise
Which factor is considered a poor prognostic indicator in individuals with schizophrenia?
Past suicidal attempts
What can the underwriter assess by knowing the answers to specific questions along with the insurance company’s guidelines?
The risk associated with psychiatric disorders.
Based on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score interpretation, what does a score of 40 indicate?
Possible exaggeration of depression.
Which class of antidepressant medication includes citalopram and sertraline?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
Which antidepressant medication is classified as a Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin®).
What may be present in a person with a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score significantly above 40 according to the interpretation?
Histrionic personality disorder.
What does knowing if more than one psychiatric disorder is present help the underwriter assess?
The complexity of the individual's mental health conditions.
Which medication is classified as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is the functional class of amitriptyline (Elavil)?
Norepinephrine (NE) Reuptake Inhibitor
Which medication is not a NE and 5-HT Reuptake Inhibitor?
Sertraline (Zoloft)
What is the functional class of phenelzine (Nardil)?
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
Which medication falls under the dosage range of 150-300 mg?
Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor)
What is the mechanism of action for bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor
Explore underwriting considerations for mental illnesses and psychiatric disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, and domestic violence. Learn about Axis I listing major psychiatric illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, as well as the multiaxial system documented in Axes IV and V.
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