Exam 17: Using the Dsm
Your subject,Steven,is having tangible difficulty participating in the interview.He frequently gets up from the couch and plays with his hands the duration of the interview.Steven's behavior might be described as:
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Client 1 has a Major Depressive Disorder with melancholic features.Using the DSM V,if available,write the code,symptoms and prevalence in the general population.
The code for Major Depressive Disorder with melancholic features in the DSM V is 296.23.
Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder with melancholic features may include persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, significant weight loss or gain, insomnia or excessive sleeping, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, diminished ability to think or concentrate, and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
The prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder in the general population is estimated to be around 7.2% in the United States, with higher rates among certain demographic groups such as women, young adults, and those with chronic health conditions. The prevalence of melancholic features within Major Depressive Disorder is not as well documented, but it is generally considered to be a less common subtype of the disorder.
When reporting speech and language deficits and/or irregularities,it is critical to:
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You suspect that Steven is experiencing anterograde amnesia.This is based on the fact that Steven:
When assessing an individual's overall intelligence,_____________ sensitivity is of paramount importance.
What are some observations that would cause a case manager concern when doing a home visit? Would these be a symptom of an active mental illness?
A "contemptuous" disposition on the part of the examinee would be comprised of:
What are 3 things that a case manager should observe as part of the Mental Status Exam?
Steven is the subject of a mental status examination (MSE).You,the counselor,should pay particular attention to all of the following except:
"Impoverished" speech and language can be a tricky label to apply.It can point to a mental-health issue or something far more mundane such as:
The obligation to assess whether an examinee presents a danger to him- or herself and/or others is:
If you know that the diagnosis for schizophreniform disorder is an episode of the disorder lasting at least 1 month but less than 6 months and you must make the diagnosis without waiting for recovery,you would mark the diagnosis:?
A euthymic mood is what type of mood? How does it differ from a labile mood?
The mental status examination hinges unequivocally on the practitioner's power of:
What is the one appearance characteristic that a case manager should note on a MSE?
Steven comes in for his MSE in a ski parka and woolen winter hat.It is the second week of August.Steven's attire would be termed:
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