Question 1

Which of the following was found in the literature to be contributing factors in impulsive and violent behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  head trauma 
B)  toxic substances 
C)  low serotonin levels 
D)  All of the above 
A)  head trauma 
B)  toxic substances 
C)  low serotonin levels 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Cluster "dramatic" symptoms include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Impulsive, depressive, angry and labile symptoms. 
B)  Paranoid, eccentric, thought disordered, dissociative. 
C)  Anxious, inhibited, and avoidant. 
D)  Fussy or neurotic symptoms. 
A)  Impulsive, depressive, angry and labile symptoms. 
B)  Paranoid, eccentric, thought disordered, dissociative. 
C)  Anxious, inhibited, and avoidant. 
D)  Fussy or neurotic symptoms. A

Question 3

Antipsychotic medications may be needed to treat the symptoms of patients in the first cluster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Current research suggests that biological factors may account for about 40-?60% of all cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are currently eight medications that are FDA approved for treating personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Current research and evidence suggests that personality disorders are a biopsychosocial entity caused by complex interactions of psychosocial and biological factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Experts once believed that the use of medications in the treatment of personality disorders interfered with psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What percentage of Borderline Personality Disorder patients are taking at least one medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10% 
B)  34% 
C)  50-60% 
D)  90-99% 
A)  5-10% 
B)  34% 
C)  50-60% 
D)  90-99%

Question 9

What percentage of personality disorders may have a genetic factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  40-60% 
B)  50-70% 
C)  60-80% 
D)  None of these 
A)  40-60% 
B)  50-70% 
C)  60-80% 
D)  None of these

Question 10

Typically, SSRIs are used for which of the following cluster(s) or groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cluster "a" only 
B)  Cluster "b" only 
C)  Clusters "a" and "b" 
D)  Clusters "b" and "c" 
A)  Cluster "a" only 
B)  Cluster "b" only 
C)  Clusters "a" and "b" 
D)  Clusters "b" and "c"

Question 11

Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated differences in the frontal lobe functioning of patients with schizotypal personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Historically, ________ has been used to calm anxious, impulsive patients:

Accepted Answer

A)  Buspar 
B)  Wellbutrin 
C)  Neurontin 
D)  All of these 
A)  Buspar 
B)  Wellbutrin 
C)  Neurontin 
D)  All of these

Question 13

While medications like Depakote and Tegretol have been used to calm a labile and anxious patient, a newer medication called ___________ has been used with success.

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium 
B)  valbenazine 
C)  buspirone 
D)  Trileptal 
A)  Valium 
B)  valbenazine 
C)  buspirone 
D)  Trileptal

Question 14

In patients demonstrating the "dramatic" cluster symptoms, the use of antidepressants like the SSRIs or even mood stabilizers are often helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What percentage of the general population have personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5% 
B)  7-9% 
C)  10-15% 
D)  24-27% 
A)  3-5% 
B)  7-9% 
C)  10-15% 
D)  24-27%

Question 16

Approximately 7% of the general population has a personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following was found in the literature to be contributing factors in impulsive and violent behaviors?

Cluster "dramatic" symptoms include:

Antipsychotic medications may be needed to treat the symptoms of patients in the first cluster.

Current research suggests that biological factors may account for about 40-?60% of all cases.

There are currently eight medications that are FDA approved for treating personality disorders.

Current research and evidence suggests that personality disorders are a biopsychosocial entity caused by complex interactions of psychosocial and biological factors.

Experts once believed that the use of medications in the treatment of personality disorders interfered with psychotherapy.

What percentage of Borderline Personality Disorder patients are taking at least one medication?

What percentage of personality disorders may have a genetic factor?

Typically, SSRIs are used for which of the following cluster(s) or groups?

Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated differences in the frontal lobe functioning of patients with schizotypal personality disorder.

Historically, ________ has been used to calm anxious, impulsive patients:

While medications like Depakote and Tegretol have been used to calm a labile and anxious patient, a newer medication called ___________ has been used with success.

In patients demonstrating the "dramatic" cluster symptoms, the use of antidepressants like the SSRIs or even mood stabilizers are often helpful.

What percentage of the general population have personality disorders?

Approximately 7% of the general population has a personality disorder.

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

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Exam 11: Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Which of the following was found in the literature to be contributing factors in impulsive and violent behaviors?

Cluster "dramatic" symptoms include:

Antipsychotic medications may be needed to treat the symptoms of patients in the first cluster.

Current research suggests that biological factors may account for about 40-?60% of all cases.

There are currently eight medications that are FDA approved for treating personality disorders.

Current research and evidence suggests that personality disorders are a biopsychosocial entity caused by complex interactions of psychosocial and biological factors.

Experts once believed that the use of medications in the treatment of personality disorders interfered with psychotherapy.

What percentage of Borderline Personality Disorder patients are taking at least one medication?

What percentage of personality disorders may have a genetic factor?

Typically, SSRIs are used for which of the following cluster(s) or groups?

Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated differences in the frontal lobe functioning of patients with schizotypal personality disorder.

Historically, ________ has been used to calm anxious, impulsive patients:

While medications like Depakote and Tegretol have been used to calm a labile and anxious patient, a newer medication called ___________ has been used with success.

In patients demonstrating the "dramatic" cluster symptoms, the use of antidepressants like the SSRIs or even mood stabilizers are often helpful.

What percentage of the general population have personality disorders?

Approximately 7% of the general population has a personality disorder.

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Case Vignettes: Children

Case Vignettes: Adolescents

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