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Answers) Newest Exam 2026
Pressured Speech - CORRECT ANSWERS-It typically occurs when a person is
experiencing manic episodes. During this time, a person may feel compelled to speak
quickly, erratically, and without stopping.
Labile - CORRECT ANSWERS-rapid, often exaggerated changes in mood, where
strong emotions or feelings (uncontrollable laughing or crying, or heightened irritability
or temper) occur.
Enuresis - CORRECT ANSWERS-defined as involuntary or intentional repeated voiding
of urine into clothes or bed at least twice a week for a period of three consecutive
months in children older than five years old. It
Somatiform Disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS-physical symptoms suggest a physical
disorder, but there are no demonstrable organic findings and there is strong evidence
for link to psychological factors or conflicts
Alogia (poverty of speech) - CORRECT ANSWERS-a decrease in speech or speech
content; a symptom of schizophrenia, long pauses
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a disorder in which a person experiences very specific genuine physical
symptoms for which no physiological basis can be found. Affects sensory or motor
functions
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) - CORRECT ANSWERS-a form of therapy used to
treat borderline personality disorder that combines elements of the behavioral and
cognitive treatments with a mindfulness approach based on Eastern meditative
practices
Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWERS-a collaborative, person-centered
form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mindfulness-
based program that encourages clients to accept, rather than attempt to control or
change, unpleasant sensations.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) - CORRECT ANSWERS-popular integrative
therapy that combines cognitive (thinking) and behavior therapy
, Dual Diagnosis Treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS--Recovery oriented intervention,
focused on skill-building and behavioral management effective for some individuals
-Recommendations for care emphasize the need for careful assessment to ensure that
the approach is tailored to the individual
-A combination of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions is the most
commonly found recommendation
Dual Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-the client with both substance abuse and
another psychiatric illness
Schizophrenia Diagnostic Criteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-A: two or more of following
symptoms: delusions, hallucination, disorg. speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic bx
(pos. symptoms), negative symp. (restricted emotion, dec. thought and speech, lack of
motivation and initiative, inabil. to relate to others)
B: disturb. in one or more areas of function (work, relationships, self care, etc.)
C: continuous signs of the illness for 6 mo. incl. at least one month of symp. that meet
criteria A
Schizophrenia Medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-Haldol, Thorazine, Seroquel,
Risperdal, Zyprexa (Antipsychotics)
Schizoaffective Disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS-symptoms of schizophrenia
(psychosis) and mood problems (major depressive episode)
Schizoaffective Disorder Types - CORRECT ANSWERS-Schizoaffective disorder is
classified into two subtypes: schizoaffective bipolar type and schizoaffective depressive
type
Psychiatric Medication Groups - CORRECT ANSWERS--antipsychotics
-anti-anxiety (anxiolytics)
-antidepressants
-stimulants
-mood stabilizers
-hypnotics (sleeping meds and controlled anxiety meds)
Common Mood Stabilizer Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lithium, anticonvulsants and
antipsychotics
Schizophrenia Medications - CORRECT ANSWERS-risperidone (Atypical antipsychotic)
chlorpromazine (Antipsychotic)
haloperidol (Antipsychotic)
olanzapine (Atypical antipsychotic)