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Personality Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Flashcards

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pervasive, enduring patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that cause significant distress or functional impairment

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personality disorders

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there are _ types of personality disorders,
grouped into _ clusters

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10 types
3 clusters

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-what personality disorders are included in cluster A
-what are the 2 characteristics of cluster A

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disorders:
paranoid
schizoid
schizotypal

characteristics:
odd
eccentric

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-what are the cluster B personality disorders
-what are the 3 characteristics of cluster B

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disorders:
antisocial
borderline
histrionic
narcicisstic

characteristics:
dramatic
emotional
erratic

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-what are the cluster C personality disorders
-what are the 2 characteristics of cluster C

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disorders:
avoidant
dependent
obsessive compulsive

characteristics:
anxious
fearful

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what 4 personality disorders are not included in the A/B/C clusters

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-general personality disorder
-personality change due to other medical condition
-other specified personality disorder
-unspecified personality disorder

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enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from teh expectations of the individual’s culture

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general personality disorder

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general personality disorder is manifested in at least _ of what 4 categories

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at least 2 of the following:
cognition
affectivity
interpersonal functioning
impulse control

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ways of perceiving and interpreting self, other people, and events

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cognition

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the range, intensity, lability, and appropriateness of emotional response

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affectivity

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generalized personality disorder behaviors must meet what criteria (5)

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-inflexible and pervasive across a broad range of personal/social situations
-cause clincally significant distress/impairment in functioning
-stable and of long duration - traced back to at least adolescence or childhood
-not better explained by other mental disorder
-no attributable to substances or another medical condition

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persistent feelings of suspiciousness and mistrust of other ppl

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paranoid personality d.o

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paranoid personality d.o has higher incidence in families with what condition

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schizophrenia

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emotional aloofness, indifferent to praise or criticism w.o bizarre or idiosyncratic thinking

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shizoid personality d.o

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3 key characteristics of schizoid personality d.o

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-voluntary social withdrawal
-content w. social isolation
-limited emotional expression

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t/f: schizoid personality d.o is associated w. schizophrenia

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f!

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3 key characteristics of schizotypal personality d.o

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-odd eccentric behavior
-discomfort w. social relationships/social and interpersonal deficits
-acute discomfort w., and reduced capacity for, close relationships

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4 common characteristics of schizotypal personality d.o

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-eccentric behavior
-magical thoughts
-odd beliefs
-perceptual distortion

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t/f: pt’s w. schizotypal personality d.o are usually unable to function in society

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f!
they can, but struggle w. relationships

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t/f: schizotypal personality d.o is associated w. development of schizophrenia

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t!

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3 key characteristics of antisocial personality d.o

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-lack of remorse and no concern for others
-disregard for, and violation of the rights of others
-associated w. criminality

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does antisocial personality d.o have higher incidence in m or w

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men!
duh

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what do you diagnose your 16 yo patient with who meets dsm 5 criteria for antisocial personality d.o

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conduct d.o

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what should you r.o before diagnosing your pt w. conduct d.o (2)

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-SUD
-sexual abuse

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classic triad of conduct d.o/antisocial personality d.o
fire setting animal torture bedwetting
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what personality d.o do you think of when you see "sociopath"
antisocial personality d.o
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3 key characteristics of borderline personality d.o
-emotional instability -unstable relationships -self-harming behavior
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is borderline personality d.o mc in m or w
w :(
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what does "splittng" make you think of
defense mechanism for borderline personality d.o
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what is "splitting"
black and white thinking ex. relationships are either all good or all bad - "my bf is a perfect angel" or "my bf is evil and i hate him
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6 key characterstics of histrionic personality d.o
-attention seeking dramatic seductive behaviors -center of attention -dramatic -shallow -seductive/flirtatious -large concern w. appearance
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5 key characteristics of narcissistic personality d.o
-need for admiration -grandiose thoughts -concerned what others think -lack empathy BUT lack empathy -sense of entitlement
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how might a pt w. narcissistic personality d.o react to criticism
rage!
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key characteristics of avoidant personality d.o
-social inhibition -feelings of inadequacy -hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
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behaviors of avoidant personality d.o must be apparent by _ and present _
-early adulthood -in a variety of contexts
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key difference btw avoidant personality d.o and schizoid personality d.o
-avoidant desires relationships -schizoid prefers to be alone
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4 key characteristics of dependent personality d.o
-submissive -clingy -need to be taken care of -low self-esteem
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3 key characteristics of obsessive compulsive personality d.o
-preoccupation w. order -perfectionism -control
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key difference btw obsessive compulsive personality d.o and OCD
-obsessive compulsive personality d.o is ego-syntonic -OCD is egodystonic
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what is egosyntonic
-pt not aware behavior is causing issues -behaviors are acceptable to self
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what is ego dystonic
-pt aware that behavior is causing issues -behaviors are unacceptable to self
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what are the 2 obsessive compulsive disorders included in the PAEA EOR topic list
-OCD -body dysmorphic d.o (there are 7 others not included in the blue print - thanks PAEA!)
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focus on obsessions and repititions of compulsive behavior
OCD
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recurring intrusive thoughts that cause severe distress and impairment
obsessions
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performance of repetitive actions (rituals) in an attempt to neutralize obsessions
compulsions
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OCD is ego__
dystonic it distresses the pt - inconsistent w. pt's beliefs and attitudes
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hand washing is a common example of a
compulsion
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primary goal of compulsions
to not lose control
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what condition is associated w. OCD
tourette's disorder
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what do you think when you see a beautiful woman who complains that her hands are too big, yet they appear well formed and appropriate (weird example Smarty PANCE)
body dysmorphic d.o
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-preoccupation w. an imagined defect in physical appearance/exaggerated distortion of a minor flaw -obsession w. fixing a specific feature of appearance that is w.o major flaws
body dysmorphic d.o
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5 common concerns associated w. body dysmorphic behavior
**face** hair skin breasts genitalia
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body dysmorphic d.o has high comorbidity w. what 2 conditions
psychotic d.o OCD
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_ may play a role in the development of body dysmorphic d.o
stereotypes of beauty
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mc personality d.o in prison pops
antisocial up to 75%
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2 socioeconomic factors related to antisocial personality d.o
large families poor urban areas
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pt w. antisocial d.o may appear _ which can mask symptoms
charming
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4 behaviors associated w. antisocial pd that SMARTY PANCE stresses
substance abuse theft lying agression
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2 characteristics of antisocial pd that SMARTY PANCE stresses
-failure to conform to social norms -lack of remorse for actions
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what do you think when you see a pt who refuses to attend her holiday work party bc she is afraid her coworkers will not like her - she would like to meet ppl but is too shy to initiate convo
avoidant pd
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what do you think when you see: hypersensitivity to rejection and a desire for social interaction
avoidant pd
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gs management of avoidant pd
CBT
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pharm treatment of body dysmorphic d.o
SSRI
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what do you think when you see a pt who states office staff are incompetent and that you are the only medical provider who has ever understood her (even tho you have only had 1 previous encounter) - when you tell her you can not prescribe her pain meds, she says you are incompetent and storms out
borderline pd
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what do you think when you see a pt who presents w. a suicide attempt and emotional lability
borderline pd
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describe the relationships of a pt w. borderline pd (2)
intense unstable
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a pt who thanks a doctor profusely and then rages when they don't get what they want, is an example of
splitting -> borderline pd
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gs tx for borderline pd
long-term dialectical behavioral therapy
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what is dialectical behavior therapy
type of talk therapy for pt's who experience emotions very intensely
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characteristic of dependent pd that SMARTY PANCE stresses
submissive and clinging behavior
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to pt's w. dependent pd, other people appear (3)
powerful competent capable of providing security/support
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what do you think when you see a pt who: arrives in short skirt, flirts w. you, asks if you like her dress, yells into her cell phone and then cries, and describes her flu sx as if she's dying
histrionic pd
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3 tactics commonly used by histrionic pd patients
-impressionistic speech -tantrums -accusations
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what is impressionistic speech
-speaking in a general manner that lacks detail -instead of focusing on describing what happened, pt talks about how they felt during experience
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how might a histrionic pd pt view their relationships (2)
-deeper and more solid than they are -serious after limited interaction
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what do you think when you see a pt who is being worked up for lbp who demands to see the chief neurosurgeon and won't let anyone else in the room - he says he knows VIPs and you will be in trouble if he waits longer than 5 min
narcissistic pd
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2 characteristics of narcissistic pd that SMARTY PANCE stresses
-lack of empathy -sense of entitlement
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what do you think when you see: willingness to exploit others and preoccupation w. success
narcissistic pd
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what do you think when you see the following pt: very successful PA student who has become increasingly preoccupied w. failing - wakes up 10-15 x/night to check textbooks for factual recall - has tried unsuccessfully to suppress these thoughts and actions - is now anxious and sleep deprived
OCD
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17 yo boy feels compelled to walk around the house 12 times before leaving to keep his family safe - what other psych phenomenon might be seen in this pt
vocal tics
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tx for OCD (2)
CBT SSRI's (or combo)
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what do you think when you see: PA student struggling w. studies bc she must read every reading assignment 2-3 times - she takes meticulous notes which she color codes and she works poorly in groups bc she can not delegate tasks
obsessive compulsive pd
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characteristics of obsessive compulsive pd that SMARTY PANCE stresses (4)
**preoccupation w. order and control** need for perfection over-attention to detail insistence on rule following
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what do you think when you see pt who believes coworkers are planning to have her fired and says they talk shit about her when she is not around - she wants to pursue legal action bc they have an intention to harm her
paranoid pd
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what do you think when you see pt who lives alone in a cabin on several acres of land - he rarely interacts w. family or community - he does not feel lonely
shizoid pd
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tx for schizoid pd
no tx required
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how do shizoid pd patients commonly appear to others
cold unfeeling
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how do shizoid pd pt's respond to praise or criticism
indifferent
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what do you think when you see pt who recently quit her job to start a small business bc spirits told her to sell trinkets, each of which has a unique power - she dresses strangely and has hard time making friends bc of strange behavior
schizotypal pd
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key differentiating factors btw schizotypal pd and schizophrenia
-shizoid can fxn in society and care for self -schizoid does not respond to internal stimuli -schizoid do not experience visual/auditory hallucinations
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t/f: schizotypal pd patients struggle with relationships
t!

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