CILISAT Specialized Terminology: Mental Health 2

Question 1

Bipolar disorder is best characterized by:

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Alternating episodes of mania or hypomania and depression

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Two distinct personality identities alternating control

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Persistent co-occurring anxiety and depression

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Rapid mood shifts lasting only minutes

Question 2

In a mental health context, 'affect' refers to:

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The observable outward expression of a patient's emotions

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A patient's long-term baseline mood state

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A patient's core values and personal beliefs

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The functional impairment caused by a disorder

Question 3

The term 'agoraphobia' describes:

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Fear of open or public spaces where escape might be difficult

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Fear of heights

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Fear of social judgment in performance situations

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Fear of enclosed or confined spaces

Question 4

In psychiatry, a 'delusion' is defined as:

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A fixed false belief that is not amenable to logic or evidence

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A false sensory perception occurring without an external stimulus

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A temporary state of confusion about personal identity

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Memory loss following a traumatic event

Question 5

The term 'tapering' in a mental health medication context means:

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Gradually reducing a medication dose under medical supervision

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Rapidly stopping a medication to prevent dependence

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Substituting a stronger medication for a weaker one

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Combining multiple medications at lower doses

Question 6

'Psychotherapy' is best described as:

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Talk-based treatment addressing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues

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Medication-based treatment prescribed by a psychiatrist

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Brain stimulation techniques used to alter mood

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Involuntary hospitalization for acute psychiatric crises

Question 7

Which term refers to extreme elation, reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts, and impulsive behavior that may indicate a psychiatric episode?

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Mania

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Hypomania

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Euphoria

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Psychomotor agitation