Final Flashcards
Orientation is related to and includes
Time
Person
Place
Situation
Psychosis is
a detachment from reality; it is not a disease–it’s a symptom
EBP includes
Pt preference
Clinical/practitioner expertise
Available clinical research
Delusion
Something that is falsely believed; fixed false conviction; a common symptom in mental health conditions
Distress
Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; significant difficulty; state of being in great trouble
Dysfunction
Abnormality or impairment in function; unhealthy interpersonal behavior/interaction
Hallucination
False perceptions; sensory based experiences that appear real but are created by your mind
Affect
Outward expression of emotion; feeling being displayed to others through facial expressions, hand gestures, posture, voice characteristics, or other physical manifestations
Positive symptoms
Symptoms in excess OT “added” to normal mental functioning; hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking
Negative symptoms
Symptoms dismissing brains ability to respond/behave in particular ways; anhedonia, apathy, alogia, flat affect
The absence of adequate caregiving during childhood is
Social neglect
Children diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder typically have the inability to consistently connect with their parent/caregiver. Common signs include
watching others closely but not engaging socially
refusing to make eye contact
detached and unresponsive; impulsive, destructive negative behaviors
T/F: In post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the symptoms must occur AFTER the exposure.
True
T/F: With neurodevelopmental disorders, there is usually a wide range of developmental deficits and many of these conditions co-occur with others.
True
T/F: Females are less likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders than men.
False
Persistent depressive disorder (formerly dysthymia), disruptive mood dysregulation, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are all
Depressive disorders
Depressed individuals typically exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Behavioral, Cognitive, and Physical symptoms
Mania involves
Endless energy
Lots of ideas
Euphoria
T/F: Skin picking (excoriation) may be accompanied by a range of behaviors or rituals involving skin or scabs. The individual may examine, play with, or mouth or swallow the skin after it has been pulled. The condition coincides with or follows the onset of puberty. The disorder frequently begins with a dermatological condition such as acne.
True
This condition involves the preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. At some point, the individual has performed repetitive behaviors (mirror checks, excessive grooming, skin picking, etc.) or mental acts (comparing their appearance with that of others) in response to the appearance concerns. A related condition involves preoccupation with body build; we watched a clip on bigorexia in class. This primary condition is
Body dysmorphic disorder
Explain the relationship between DISABILITY, DYSFUNCTION and DISTRESS in mental health.
Occupational therapists work with mental health patients to target their treatment surrounding disability, dysfunction, and distress. As a clinician we cannot choose to focus on one without recognizing and considering the distress and dysfunction that accompanies disabilities within those struggling with their mental health. Being aware of signs and symptoms of mental health conditions is vital in treating the patient in a holistic manner and for a patients overall safety.
What are the fundamental differences between ENURESIS and ENCOPRESIS? Name the category that these two conditions fall in within the DSM-5.
Enuresis: drips
Encopresis: drops
When considering the diagnostic categories of the DSM-5, there is a relationship that exists across three conditions that we discussed this semester. Please use the picture to help you discuss the nature of the relationship of these 3 conditions (based on genetics, family history, and symptoms). Name each of the three below.
Bipolar and related disorders in the middle, is a bridge b/w other groups
Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders on one side, depressive disorders on the other side.
This condition is a neurological and developmental disorder; in the DSM-5 it is categorized with the neurodevelopmental disorders. People with this condition may have difficulties with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. Which condition is this?
ASD