Flashcards in DSM IV Deck (8)
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How many Axis are there in DSM 4?
5 Axis.
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What is Axis I?
Any clinical psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, etc.
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What is in Axis II?
Only 2 things: Personality disorders and mental retardation.
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What is in Axis III?
Any physical conditions or disorders that is not psychiatric, i.e. HTN, diabetes, etc.
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What is Axis IV?
Any environmental or social issues that occurred recently, i.e. divorce, being fired, etc.
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What is Axis V?
Global assessment of functioning (GAF), it is a number between 1-100 indicating the overall state of the patient. 100 is excellent, 1 is worst.
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What does a GAF score of 10 or below mean?
Person is in constant harm of self or others and require to be in hospital.
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