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The feature that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder is: the cause of symptoms. the length of symptoms. the severity of symptoms. the type of symptoms. the severity of symptoms Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania: norepinephrine. serotonin. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dopamine. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolve within: 2 weeks of delivery.
3 months of delivery. 6 months of delivery. 1 year of delivery. 2 weeks of delivery. Uncontrolled short-term eating that is followed by shame and guilt can be a sign of: bulimia nervosa. binge eating disorder. obesity. obsessive compulsive disorder. binge eating disorder Patients who have a binge eating disorder: often purge after eating. may have weight problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder. try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising. often feel bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives. may have weight problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder. Which one of the following does NOT influence the severity and duration of abusive substance withdrawal? Length of the substance abuse Type of substance abused Method of abuse (e.g., snorting) Determination to quit Determination to quit
In patients with anorexia nervosa, the prognosis for recovery is: poor, with less than 25% of patients making a complete recovery. not dependent on body mass index at presentation. favorable: more than 80% of patient make a complete recovery. poor if the onset occurs before 11 years of age. poor if the onset occurs before 11 years of age. Drug misuse is NOT characterized as: repeated use of drugs to relieve stress. repeated use of drugs to avoid reality. taking someone else's prescription. moderate intake of alcohol. moderate intake of alcohol. When ethanol binds to postsynaptic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, what is produced? Vomiting Insomnia Sedation Euphoria Sedation Glutamate is implicated in dementia due to its effects on: cognition. movement. delusions. communication. cognition.
A distressing condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive acts is most likely: major depressive disorder. Tourette syndrome. obsessive-compulsive disorder. panic disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and tremor that occur as a result of a phobic disorder are thought to be related to activation of the: somatic motor neurons. parasympathetic nervous system. sympathetic nervous system. afferent fibers of the autonomic nervous system. sympathetic nervous system. A disorder characterized by episodes of excessive food consumption followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as vomiting is known as: anorexia nervosa. binge eating disorder. bulimia nervosa. obsessive compulsive disorder. bulimia nervosa. When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing the release of: serotonin. glutamate.
Hallucinations Seizures Somnolence A person who experiences social withdrawal, excessive sleepiness and weight gain during the winter months is probably experiencing: bipolar disorder. major depression. hypothyroidism. seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorder. Tourette syndrome is thought to be transmitted via an autosomal dominance inheritance pattern. This means that the child has a 50% chance of inheriting the condition from: the mother. the father. either parent if they are a carrier. from a parent if the parent is affected. from a parent if the parent is affected. Which one of the following is a childhood condition characterized by extreme irritability, anger, and intense temper outbursts? Bipolar disorder Oppositional defiant disorder Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder A genetic condition that is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics is known as:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Tourette syndrome. obsessive-compulsive disorder. impulse control disorder. Tourette syndrome. The most common cause of death for patients with anorexia nervosa is: starvation. cardiac complications. hypercortisolism. suicide. cardiac complications. A neurotransmitter that is classified as an amino acid is: gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). serotonin. norepinephrine. melatonin. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). A change in the central nervous system that creates a need for increased amounts of a medication in order to achieve an effect is known as: addiction. misuse. withdrawal. dependence. dependence. A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally is: spasticity.
tremors. impulsivity. delusions. In order to diagnose persistent depressive disorder in an adolescent, symptoms must be present for at least: 3 months. 6 months. 1 year. 2 years. 1 year. The most common feature associated with phobic disorders is: obsessive-compulsive behavior. suicidal ideation. overwhelming sadness. anxiety. anxiety. A common obsession experienced by patients with obsessive- compulsive disorder is: checking locks. repeating actions a certain number of times. fear of contamination. hoarding. fear of contamination. The median age of onset for binge eating disorder is: 12 years. 15 years.
23 years. 28 years. 23 years. Which of the following is NOT a common form of impulse control disorder? Intermittent explosive disorder Occasional overeating Compulsive sexual behavior Kleptomania Occasional overeating A highly heritable neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistence of shortened attention span, impulsivity, and distractibility that causes clinical impairment is: attention deficit disorder. oppositional defiant disorder. autism spectrum disorder. developmental delay. attention deficit disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be a risk factor for: generalized anxiety disorder. bipolar disorder. substance abuse. suicide. substance abuse. The neurotransmitter that is most closely linked to neuropsychiatric changes in the brain's satiety and appetite centers is: dopamine.
the sleep-wake cycle. The physical changes in patients with anorexia nervosa are most closely linked to a deficiency of: carbohydrates. fats. proteins. vitamins. proteins. Suspected causes of seasonal affective disorder do NOT include: the shorter days and longer nights of winter. circadian phase delay. low vitamin D levels. the holiday season. the holiday season. Tourette syndrome is: a result of traumatic childhood experiences. caused by environmental factors. a genetic condition. linked to physical causes. a genetic condition. People with bulimia tend to have a body mass index that is: underweight. normal. overweight. obese. normal.
Persistent depressive disorder in children and teens may present as: overeating disorder. irritability. withdrawal. hypersexuality. irritability. An episode characterized by elation, insomnia, flight of ideas, and distractibility is most likely: attention deficit disorder. mania. persistent depressive disorder. obsessive compulsive disorder. mania.
