Deck 7: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Discuss the implications of insurance coverage for mental health disorders in comparison to those of medical diseases. Relate to individual situations.
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Answer 1

NO ANSWER

Question 2

Place a checkmark next to the correct answer:
A drug of abuse and addiction is
____________a. Crack cocaine.
____________b. St. John's wort.
____________c. Paint.
____________d. Glucosamine.

Answer 2

A drug of abuse and addiction is crack cocaine because these are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
Hence, the correct option is
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St John's wort refers to the medication for mild to moderate depression. Thus, option "b" is incorrect.
Paint is a drug class of inhalants and are volatile substances. Thus, option "c" is incorrect.
Glucosamine are used as complimentary therapy with sulpha drugs to reduce pain. Thus, option "d" is incorrect.

Question 3

The primary antidepressants are________ , ________and ________.

Answer 3

The primary antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tri-cyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors refer to the antidepressants for treatment in the condition of major depression and anxiety disorders.
Tri-cyclic antidepressants refer to the major depressive disorder which can be relieved through antidepressants and it causes slight side effects.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors refer to the antidepressant in which blood pressure can increase if the medicine with food is not had with a diet control. These antidepressants are in use when other antidepressants fail to relieve from major depression disorders.

Question 4

True/False Circle the correct answer:
T F The major cause of intellectual disability is a neurologic disease.

Question 5

Discuss the implications on the family when a family member is diagnosed with one of the schizophrenia disorders.
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Question 6

Place a checkmark next to the correct answer:
ADHD is
____________a. Found in about 20% of the general population.
____________b. More common in females than in males.
____________c. Exhibited in three types.
____________d. Easily preventable.

Question 7

Persons might receive _________for depression if they cannot take antidepressants and their depression is severe and life-threatening.

Question 8

True/False Circle the correct answer:
T F There is adequate funding for mental health care from community, state, and federal agencies.

Question 9

Brainstorm and identify possible socially acceptable activities that replace the time and the energy put into abusing alcohol or drugs
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Question 10

Place a checkmark next to the correct answer:
Sexual disorders are identified by
____________a. Pain disorder.
____________b. Arousal disorder.
____________c. Orgasmic disorder.
____________d. All of the above.

Question 11

The incidence of schizophrenia in the United States is __________.

Question 12

True/False Circle the correct answer:
T F Age and gender have little to do with mental illnesses.

Question 13

Place a checkmark next to the correct answer:
Below-average intellectual functioning with current deficit adaptive behaviors is known as
____________a. ADHD.
____________b. personality disorder.
____________c. schizophrenia.
____________d. intellectual disability.

Question 14

The personality disorder that does not respect the rights of others is_______

Question 15

True/False Circle the correct answer:
T F By the year 2010, according to the World Health Organization, depression will be a leading cause of disability.

Question 16

Place a checkmark next to the correct answer:
Which of the following statements is false
____________a. The DSM-IV-TR is published by the American Psychiatric Association.
____________b. Major depression affects all ethnic groups and both genders.
____________c. Delusions and hallucinations can occur in depression.
____________d. St. John's wort is contraindicated with some mental disorder medications.

Question 17

Substance abuse programs are aimed at_____ , _______, and ______.

Question 18

True/False Circle the correct answer:
T F Bipolar disorder is not as prevalent as other forms of depression.

Question 19

Grenda Castillo is a 25-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD. She recently returned from three tours in the army infantry in Afghanistan and Iraq. Her mother invited her to live at home with her two younger sisters until she finds a job and a new residence. Grenda is found in the living room or on the porch early in the morning asleep. She states that she is unable to sleep in her bed. Her youngest sister has awakened to hear her Grenda screaming and yelling in her sleep. Her sister wakes her up to find her crying and shaking. Grenda will not explain why she wakes up with such a fright, but it continues to happen night after night. Grenda barely eats and hardly gets out of the house when her friends call. Her mother has offered to get her counseling, but Grenda states it won't help
Discuss the implications this case has on each family member.

Question 20

Gabrielle Hart is 34 years old and recently gave birth to twin boys. Gabrielle's husband reports that she is easy to anger but cries easily. Gabrielle refuses to pick up the baby at times and then feels guilty for her lack of attachment. Gabrielle has a history of depression but reports that this is not her being depressed. She is not sleeping well and sometimes not at all. She is not social with her friends and begins to resent their attempts at connecting with her and her new babies.
What might be the mental health issue Gabrielle is experiencing

Question 21

Earl and Suzie have been married for a number of years and have three children. There is unhappiness, however, in their lives. Earl has premature and Suzie is nonorgasmic. Suzie refuses to seek counseling. Earl is embarrassed and does not like the idea that there might be something "abnormal" about his sexual performance, but he would like to correct the problems.
What recommendations might be made to Earl and Suzie

Question 22

Match the following by placing the correct letter in the column:

Question 23

Grenda Castillo is a 25-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD. She recently returned from three tours in the army infantry in Afghanistan and Iraq. Her mother invited her to live at home with her two younger sisters until she finds a job and a new residence. Grenda is found in the living room or on the porch early in the morning asleep. She states that she is unable to sleep in her bed. Her youngest sister has awakened to hear her Grenda screaming and yelling in her sleep. Her sister wakes her up to find her crying and shaking. Grenda will not explain why she wakes up with such a fright, but it continues to happen night after night. Grenda barely eats and hardly gets out of the house when her friends call. Her mother has offered to get her counseling, but Grenda states it won't help
What long-term consequences are there in this situation

Question 24

Gabrielle Hart is 34 years old and recently gave birth to twin boys. Gabrielle's husband reports that she is easy to anger but cries easily. Gabrielle refuses to pick up the baby at times and then feels guilty for her lack of attachment. Gabrielle has a history of depression but reports that this is not her being depressed. She is not sleeping well and sometimes not at all. She is not social with her friends and begins to resent their attempts at connecting with her and her new babies.
What treatment might be suggested

Question 25

Earl and Suzie have been married for a number of years and have three children. There is unhappiness, however, in their lives. Earl has premature and Suzie is nonorgasmic. Suzie refuses to seek counseling. Earl is embarrassed and does not like the idea that there might be something "abnormal" about his sexual performance, but he would like to correct the problems.
Discuss the meaning of sexual health.

Question 26

Gabrielle Hart is 34 years old and recently gave birth to twin boys. Gabrielle's husband reports that she is easy to anger but cries easily. Gabrielle refuses to pick up the baby at times and then feels guilty for her lack of attachment. Gabrielle has a history of depression but reports that this is not her being depressed. She is not sleeping well and sometimes not at all. She is not social with her friends and begins to resent their attempts at connecting with her and her new babies.
Will Gabrielle be able to return to her previous pattern of functioning