Question 1

Alcohol dependency is called "the great mimicker"
because its symptoms resemble those of other diseases.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol dependency is often referred to as "the great mimicker" because its wide range of symptoms can mimic those of various medical and psychological conditions, making diagnosis and treatment challenging.

Question 2

A severely depressed person is exhausted and unable to sleep.

Accepted Answer

Depression can cause both exhaustion due to the mental strain it places on the individual and insomnia or difficulty sleeping, as the mind struggles to shut off and rest.

Question 3

The co-occurrence of schizophrenia and alcohol dependency makes the prognosis less hopeful.

Accepted Answer

The co-occurrence of schizophrenia and alcohol dependency complicates treatment and management, often leading to a poorer prognosis due to increased risk of relapse, medication non-compliance, and heightened severity of psychiatric symptoms.

Question 4

Anxiety disorders produce major disturbances in thought and judgment.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders primarily cause significant disturbances in emotions and behavior, rather than in thought and judgment, which are more directly affected by disorders such as schizophrenia.

Question 5

The prognosis for treatment of a person with alcohol dependency and antisocial personality disorder is good.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with alcohol dependency combined with antisocial personality disorder often face more complex challenges in treatment, including lower motivation for change, higher rates of treatment noncompliance, and increased risk of relapse, making their prognosis less favorable compared to those without antisocial personality disorder.

Question 6

Delirium is not reversible; dementia is reversible.

Accepted Answer

Delirium is often reversible and is usually caused by an acute illness or drug toxicity, whereas dementia is typically irreversible and progressive, caused by an underlying disease such as Alzheimer's.

Question 7

Psychotropic medications affect behavior or mood.

Accepted Answer

Psychotropic medications are designed to affect the mind, emotions, and behavior by altering the chemistry of the brain, thus impacting mood and behavior.

Question 8

Neuroleptics are anti-psychotic medications.

Accepted Answer

Neuroleptics, also known as antipsychotics, are a class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought, commonly associated with disorders like schizophrenia.

Question 9

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are antidepressant medications.

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.

Question 10

Over-the-counter, nonprescription medications have no abuse potential.

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be abused and have the potential for misuse, leading to serious health issues, addiction, or even death. Examples include cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) and medications with pseudoephedrine.

Quiz 12: Other Psychiatric Considerations

Alcohol dependency is called "the great mimicker" because its symptoms resemble those of other diseases.