Psychopathology and Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR) Flashcards

Under DSM-5-TR, at least how much time must have passed since a death before an adult can be diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder?

Answer: 12 months

For adults, DSM-5-TR requires at least 12 months since the death (6 months for children and adolescents).

What is the minimum duration of depressed or irritable mood needed to diagnose persistent depressive disorder in a 14-year-old?

Answer: 1 year

Children and adolescents need 1 year of symptoms instead of the 2 years required for adults, and irritable mood can count.

A client has had delusions and hallucinations for 3 months and has fully recovered. Which diagnosis fits best?

Answer: Schizophreniform disorder

Schizophreniform disorder covers schizophrenia-like symptoms that last at least 1 month but less than 6 months.

Brief psychotic disorder requires psychotic symptoms lasting how long?

Answer: At least 1 day but less than 1 month

Brief psychotic disorder lasts from 1 day up to less than 1 month, followed by a full return to prior functioning.

For an adult to be diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder, hypomanic and depressive symptoms must be present for at least:

Answer: 2 years

Adults need at least 2 years of fluctuating subthreshold symptoms, while children and adolescents need 1 year.

What is the minimum duration of a hypomanic episode in DSM-5-TR?

Answer: 4 consecutive days

A hypomanic episode needs at least 4 consecutive days, compared with 1 week for a manic episode.

Excessive worry that is hard to control must occur more days than not for how long to meet criteria for generalized anxiety disorder?

Answer: 6 months

GAD requires excessive anxiety and worry more days than not for at least 6 months.