Test 2 Mood Disorders: Adjustment Disorders

Question 1

Adjustment Dis is? (4)

Answer 1

A. Psychological response to stressor resulting in significant emotional/behavior sxs

B. Sxs w/i 3 mo of stressor

C. Not from other causes

D. Resolves w/i 6 mo

Question 2

Adjustment Dis subtypes: (5)

Answer 2

Depressed Mood
Anxiety
Dep/Anx mix
Conduct disturbance
Emotion/Conduct mix

Question 3

Adjustment Dis DDX? (4)

Answer 3

MDD (continues post stressor, marked sxs)
Drugs or GMC
PTSD
Bereavement

Question 4

Adjustment Dis tx?

Answer 4

Psych-social: Impact situation/thoughts/actions that cause problem