ADM Substance Use Disorders & Diagnostic Criteria 3

Question 1

Which substance use disorder is associated with the specifier 'with perceptual disturbances' in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use disorder

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal with perceptual disturbances is a DSM-5 specifier used when hallucinations or illusions occur in the context of intact reality testing.

Question 2

A 32-year-old repeatedly tries to cut back on cocaine use but cannot sustain abstinence. Which DSM-5 criterion does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use

Answer

Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use is a distinct DSM-5 criterion reflecting impaired control over use.

Question 3

According to DSM-5, which of the following is classified as a Non-Substance-Related Disorder in the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders chapter?

Accepted Answer

Gambling disorder

Answer

Gambling disorder is the only non-substance behavioral addiction included in DSM-5's Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders chapter.

Question 4

Which ICD-10-CM code category is used for alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

F10

Answer

ICD-10-CM category F10 covers alcohol-related disorders, with F10.10 for mild and F10.20 for moderate-to-severe AUD.

Question 5

A patient experiences intense urges to drink alcohol whenever they pass a bar. Which DSM-5 SUD criterion is most directly illustrated?

Accepted Answer

Craving or a strong desire to use

Answer

Craving or a strong desire or urge to use the substance is a distinct DSM-5 criterion that was added in DSM-5 (absent from DSM-IV).

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ADM Substance Use Disorders & Diagnostic Criteria 3