Intervention

Question 1

1) Interpretative phase
2) Identify and change
3) Termination

These are phases of which type of therapy?

Answer 1

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)

Question 2

IPT is time-limited. How long does IPT last?

Answer 2

Up to 16 weeks for adults, up to 12 weeks for children.

Question 3

IPT usually begins with the therapist conducting an interpersonal inventory. This means that the therapist…

Answer 3

gets detailed information about a client’s significant relationships (both past and present). These relationships are then grouped according to four main problem areas.

Question 4

According to IPT, the four main problems that can arise in relationships are:

Answer 4

1) unresolved grief
2) role dispute
3) role transition
4) interpersonal deficits

Question 5

According to IPT, the four mechanisms of change are:

Answer 5

1) enhancing social support
2) decreasing interpersonal stress
3) processing emotions
4) improving interpersonal skills

Question 6

Which type of therapy is rooted in traditional psychoanalysis (i.e. it explores conscious, subconscious and unconscious drives)?

Answer 6

Psychodynamic therapy

Question 7

Repression, regression, projection and denial are examples of what?

Answer 7

Defence mechanisms

Question 8

• non-blaming
• respectful
• views the client as expert of their own life

These are the main characteristics of which type of therapy?

Answer 8

Narrative Therapy

Question 9

What are the four main steps of exposure therapy

Answer 9

1. Preparation
2. Creation of exposure hierarchy (using SUDS)
3. Initial exposure
4. Repeated exposure

SUDS = subjective units of distress scale OR subjective units of disturbance scale

Question 10

What is the primary mechanism of narrative therapy and what does it aim to do?

Answer 10

Mechanism is use of questions, aims to build story-shaping in the client

Question 11

What drugs are used to stabilise mood?

Answer 11

Lithium, Epilim, Neurontin, Tegretol

Question 12

What drug is used to treat early dementia?

Answer 12

Aricept

Question 13

What drugs are used to treat ADHD?

Answer 13

Stimulants: Ritalin, Vyvanse, Strattera (if substance abuse is present)

Question 14

List the (antianxiety) benzodiazepines:

Answer 14

Valium, Temaze, Serepax, Klonopin

Question 15

List the (antidepressant) SSRIs:

Answer 15

Zoloft, Cipramil, Prozac

Question 16

List the antipsychotic drugs:

Answer 16

Risperdal
Zyprexa
Seroqal
Clozaril
Haldol
& Clopixol acuphase (in hospital settings to manage aggression)

Question 17

What drug is used to treat alcohol dependence?

Answer 17

Campral

Question 18

What drug is used to treat OCD?

Answer 18

Anafranil

Question 19

Zoloft, Cipramil and Prozac are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 19

Antidepressant (SSRIs)

Question 20

Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroqal and Haldol are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 20

Antipsychotic

Question 21

Valium, Temaze, Serepax and Klonopin are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 21

Antianxiety (benzodiazepine)

Question 22

Ritalin and Vyvanse are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 22

Stimulants (for ADHD)

Question 23

A client informs you that they are taking Strattera. This means that they have been diagnosed with _____.

Answer 23

ADHD and substance abuse

Question 24

A client informs you that they are taking lithium. This means that they have been diagnosed with _____.

Answer 24

Bipolar disorder

Question 25

A client informs you that they are taking valium. This means that they have been diagnosed with _____.

Answer 25

An anxiety disorder

Question 26

A client informs you that they are taking Prozac. This means that they have been diagnosed with _____.

Answer 26

Major depressive disorder

Question 27

You observe the following symptoms in a client: euphoria, delirium, confusion and agitation Which substance have they most likely taken?

Answer 27

marijuana

Question 28

You observe the following symptoms in a client: euphoria and sedation Which substance have they most likely taken?

Answer 28

heroin

Question 29

You observe the following symptoms in a client: euphoria and tremors Which substance have they most likely taken?

Answer 29

cocaine

Question 30

Nicotine, caffeine and methamphetamines are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 30

Stimulants - effects include increased confidence, increased arousal, euphoria, etc.

Question 31

Alcohol, GHB and kava are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 31

Depressants - effects include sedation, decreased inhibition, increased confidence

Question 32

Ketamine, magic mushrooms, and LSD are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 32

Hallucinogens - effects include euphoria, distorted perceptions, feeling 'safe', feeling 'numb', feeling 'floaty'

Question 33

Which substance is most commonly abused?

Answer 33

Alcohol