Psychiatry Questions
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Which personality disorder is this: prefers to be a loner, detached, unemotional
Central noradrenergic systems-Locus cereulus -> NE -> Panic sxGABA-Limbic system-Modulates general anxiety and vigilanceSerotonergic and neuropeptides-Modulates GABA and noradrenergic systems
which personality disorder is this: superficial, theatrical, attention-seeking
Organic-CVD-Respiratory: Asthma/COPD-Endocrine: Pheo, carcinoid, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroid-Drug intoxication/withdrawal-Neurological disorders: temporal lobe epilepsy, CVA, trauma, infection
Excessive worry over having or developing a serious illness while having very mild or nonexistent physical symptoms
Which personality disorder is this: disregard and violation of the rights of others
Intentional production of physical or psychological symptoms with the goal of assuming a sick role (aka primary gain)
Unconscious removal of unwanted memories, desires, or thoughts
What are these facial features indicative of: smooth philtrum, thin vermillion border, small palpebral fissures
which personality disorder is this: grandiosity, lack of empathy
Treatment for acute distress in panic disorder
Which personality disorder is this: chaotic relationships, fear of abandonment, labile mood, impulsivity, inner emptiness, self harm
Coping mechanism: redirecting unacceptable drives or impulses into socially acceptable activities
What medication is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder?
Conscious removal of a thought from one's mind in order to cope with difficult emotions
Redirecting emotions or feelings toward a substitute target
Excessive anxiety about one or more symptoms lasting 6 months or more, can be due to symptoms that are consistent with known disease
Intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms motivated by external incentives (unemployment benefits, money, narcotics, doctor's note)
Frontotemporal dementia is characterized by _________ personality changes
Which personality disorder is this: unusual thoughts, perceptions, and behavior