LPC Psychopathology and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

A client presents with recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future attacks for over a month. Which DSM-5 diagnosis best fits?

Accepted Answer

Panic Disorder

Answer

Panic Disorder requires recurrent unexpected panic attacks plus at least one month of anticipatory anxiety or maladaptive behavioral changes.

Question 2

Which specifier in DSM-5 Major Depressive Disorder indicates the presence of delusions or hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

With psychotic features

Answer

The 'with psychotic features' specifier is used when delusions or hallucinations accompany a major depressive episode.

Question 3

A client has a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations and disorganized speech but no negative symptoms and maintains employment. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Schizophreniform Disorder

Answer

Schizophreniform Disorder requires symptoms lasting 1–6 months; Schizophrenia requires at least 6 months including prodromal and residual phases.

Question 4

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy?

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Answer

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is defined by grandiosity, entitlement, need for admiration, and empathy deficits.

Question 5

DSM-5 requires that symptoms of ADHD be present before what age to meet diagnostic criteria?

Accepted Answer

12 years

Answer

DSM-5 requires several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms to be present before age 12.

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