Question 1

A patient who experiences sudden-onset, acute anxiety for no apparent reason has a disorder called&#10;A) generalized anxiety disorder.&#10;B) phobia.&#10;C) panic disorder.&#10;D) nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Sudden-onset, acute anxiety for no apparent reason is the main characteristic of panic disorder.

Question 2

Persistent, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts that an individual recognizes as a product of his or her own mind are called&#10;A) compulsions.&#10;B) delusions.&#10;C) obsessions.&#10;D) hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

Persistent, intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts that an individual recognizes as a product of his or her own mind are known as obsessions. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession. Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are not based on reality. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that seem real but are not actually present.

Question 3

A disorder not considered to be an anxiety disorder is _____ disorder.&#10;A) panic&#10;B) generalized anxiety&#10;C) obsessive-compulsive&#10;D) borderline personality

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), borderline personality disorder is not classified as an anxiety disorder. It is a personality disorder characterized by unstable moods, impulsivity, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are considered anxiety disorders.

Question 4

Borderline personality disorder is characterized as a(n)&#10;A) type of psychosis.&#10;B) unstable mood, behavior, and self-esteem.&#10;C) lack of regard or respect for other individuals.&#10;D) lack of anxiety or guilt.

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by instability in several areas, including mood, behavior, and self-esteem. It is not a type of psychosis, nor does it necessarily involve a lack of regard for others or a lack of anxiety or guilt.

Question 5

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by&#10;A) episodes of binging and purging.&#10;B) inaccurate body image.&#10;C) weight loss greater than 15%.&#10;D) significant malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise) or non-purging methods (e.g., fasting, excessive exercise) to prevent weight gain. Inaccurate body image, weight loss greater than 15%, and significant malnutrition may occur in individuals with bulimia nervosa, but they are not diagnostic criteria.

Question 6

A diagnosis of borderline personality disorder can be made based on&#10;A) repeated antisocial behavior prior to age 15.&#10;B) repetitive threats to commit suicide.&#10;C) failure to secure gainful employment after age 18 years.&#10;D) lack of anxiety or guilt when doing harm to others.

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of borderline personality disorder can be made based on repetitive threats to commit suicide, which is one of the key criteria for this disorder. The other choices listed are not specific to diagnosing borderline personality disorder.

Question 7

Patients with anorexia nervosa are at high risk for developing&#10;A) hypertension.&#10;B) psychosis.&#10;C) mania.&#10;D) osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Patients with anorexia nervosa are at high risk for developing osteoporosis due to a lack of calcium and vitamin D intake, which can lead to decreased bone density and strength.

Question 8

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder&#10;A) are not aware that obsessive thoughts are from their own brains.&#10;B) may become highly anxious if prevented from performing rituals.&#10;C) have disordered thinking and poor reality orientation.&#10;D) have a severe, unmanageable psychotic illness.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder may become highly anxious if prevented from performing rituals. They are aware that their thoughts come from their own brains and do not have a severe, unmanageable psychotic illness. While they have obsessive thoughts, their thinking is not disordered, and their reality orientation is usually intact.

Question 9

Anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with&#10;A) obesity.&#10;B) amenorrhea.&#10;C) psychosis.&#10;D) uncontrollable ingestion of large quantities of food.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is commonly associated with amenorrhea, the absence of menstrual cycles, due to hormonal imbalances resulting from significant weight loss and nutritional deficiencies. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by obsessive preoccupation with weight, food intake, and body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake, significant weight loss, and potentially life-threatening health complications. Obesity, psychosis and uncontrollable ingestion of large quantities of food are not typical symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Question 10

Mitral valve prolapse is a common finding in individuals with&#10;A) panic attacks.&#10;B) generalized anxiety disorder.&#10;C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.&#10;D) bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve prolapse is commonly found in individuals with panic attacks, but not in those with generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder. Studies have shown that up to 40% of patients with mitral valve prolapse have a history of panic attacks.

Deck 49: Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses