Question

Which of the following is not one of the major affective episodes as identified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

A.

Major depressive episode.

B.

Mixed episode.

C.

Hypermanic episode.

D.

Hypomanic episode.

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QUESTION 2

Carlos has experienced long-standing difficulties with fluctuations in his mood. He experiences periods of time where he feels highly energized and excited. He can get a lot done during these time, but is also prone to making impulsive decisions and doing and saying things that alienate his friends. These episodes usually last four to six days and, when they end, Carlos is left feeling depressed and listless. Which of the following disorders best fits Carlos’ symptoms?

A.

Bipolar I Disorder.

B.

Bipolar II Disorder.

C.

Brief Psychotic Disorder

D.

Schizoaffective Disorder.

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QUESTION 3

What may be one of the main reasons why a collaborative care model has proven beneficial toward improving the effectiveness of medication treatments for depression?

A.

The collaborative care model incorporates cognitive behavior therapy into the treatment strategy.

B.

The collaborative care model can be very cost-effective in the short-term.

C.

The collaborative care model involve ongoing support and follow-up care so to better ensure that patients are receiving the most effective medicine at the right dosage.

D.

The collaborative care model relies on primary care physicians whom patients often have greater access to.

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QUESTION 4

Irene has had difficulties with a generally low mood and a negative outlook on herself and the world. Irene reports that her problems with sad feelings have lasted for as long as she can remember and that she is starting to feel hopeless that things will ever change for the better. What DSM diagnosis best fits Irene’s symptoms?

A.

Major depressive disorder.

B.

Dysthymic disorder.

C.

Bipolar II disorder.

D.

Depressive personality disorder.

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QUESTION 5

What might be one of the main reasons why some people suffering from depression self-injure themselves by cutting?

A.

Most people who cut themselves have a very low sense of self-esteem and the cutting acts as a type of self-inflicted punishment.

B.

People who cut themselves usually do so because they have an impulsecontrol problem.

C.

Most people who cut themselves do so in an effort to try to control or temporarily alleviate their depressed feelings.

D.

Most people who cut themselves are suicidal and the cutting acts as a type of ‘practice’ for taking their own life.

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Answer 1

1. Hypermanic episode as dsm states 3 episodes major depressive, bipolar or mixed episode and hypomanic episode
2. Bipolar I disorder as he switches between mania and depression
3. Collaborative care model involve ongoing support and follow up care so to better ensure that the patients ate receiving the most effective medicine at the right dosage. It is basically continuing even after the treatment for some time so that the person diesnt resume back to the condition
4. Depressive personality disorder as she remembers this behavior from the beginning and has got into her personality
5. Most people who cut themselves have a very low sense of self esteem and the cutting acts as a type of self influcted punishment . The next stage is suicidal tendency