Notes in 06 Personality Disorders

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Published 09/03/2024 After age 18, {{c2::conduct}} disorder is often reclassified as {{c1::antisocial}} personality disorder
Published 09/03/2024 What is the treatment for both conduct disorder and antisocial personality disorder? {{c1::Psychotherapy (e.g. CBT)}}
Published 09/03/2024 {{c1::Obessive-compulsive}} disorder is characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations that cause severe distress and is tempo…
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with {{c2::obsessive-compulsive}} disorder are ego-{{c1::dystonic}}
Published 09/03/2024 First-line treatment for OCD includes {{c1::CBT}} + {{c2::SSRIs}} (preferred) or {{c3::clomipramine}} (not preferred)
Published 09/03/2024 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with {{c1::Tourette's}} syndrome
Published 09/03/2024 {{c1::Body dysmorphic}} disorder is a preoccupation with a minor or imagined defect in appearance, causing significant emotional distress or impaired …
Published 09/03/2024 What is the treatment for body dysmorphic disorder? {{c1::CBT}}
Published 09/03/2024 A(n) {{c1::personality}} disorder is an inflexible, maladaptive, and rigidly pervasive pattern of behavior causing subjective distress and/or imp…
Published 09/03/2024 Are patients with personality disorders usually aware of their problem?{{c1::No}}
Published 09/03/2024 People with cluster {{c1::A}} personality disorders are described as odd or eccentric
Published 09/03/2024 Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by an inability to develop meaningful relationships?{{c1::Cluster A}}
Published 09/03/2024 Cluster {{c2::A}} personality disorders have a genetic association with {{c1::schizophrenia}}
Published 09/03/2024 Cluster A personality disorders lack {{c1::psychosis}}, which is a distinguishing feature from schizophrenia
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, with a profoundly cynical view of the world? {{c1::Par…
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by voluntary social withdrawal with limited emotional expression? {{c1::Schizoid (cluster A)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Are patients with schizoid personality disorder content with social isolation? {{c1::Yes}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by eccentric appearance, interpersonal awkwardness, and odd beliefs/magical thinking? {{c1::Schizotypal (c…
Published 09/03/2024 People with cluster {{c1::B}} personality disorders are described as dramatic, emotional, or erratic
Published 09/03/2024 Cluster {{c3::B}} personality disorders have a genetic association with {{c1::mood}} disorders and {{c2::substance abuse}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by impulsivity, criminality, and disregard for/violation of rights of others with lack of remorse? {{c1::A…
Published 09/03/2024 Antisocial personality disorder is more common in {{c1::males::gender}}
Published 09/03/2024 Antisocial personality disorder can only be diagnosed if the patient is {{c1::> 18}} years old and has a history of conduct disorder before age {{c…
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by unstable mood and relationships and a sense of emptiness? {{c1::Borderline (cluster B)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which cluster B personality disorder has a high rate of self-mutilation and suicide? {{c1::Borderline}}
Published 09/03/2024 Borderline personality disorder is more common in {{c1::females::gender}}
Published 09/03/2024 What is the treatment for borderline personality disorder? {{c1::Dialectical behavioral therapy}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality/excitability and sexually provocative behavior? {{c1::Histrionic (cluster B)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with histrionic personality disorder are attention seeking, sexually {{c1::provocative}}, and overly concerned with appearance
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity, sense of entitlement, and lack of empathy? {{c1::Narcissistic (cluster B)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with {{c1::narcissistic}} personality disorder often require excessive admiration and react to criticism with rage
Published 09/03/2024 People with cluster {{c1::C}} personality disorders are described as anxious or fearful
Published 09/03/2024 Cluster {{c2::C}} personality disorders have a genetic association with {{c1::anxiety}} disorders
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by social withdrawal with hypersensitivity to rejection and feelings of inadequacy? {{c1::Avoidant (cluste…
Published 09/03/2024 Are patients with avoidant personality disorder content with social isolation? {{c1::No}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control? {{c1::Obsessive-compulsive (cluster C)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with {{c2::obsessive compulsive personality}} disorder are ego-{{c1::syntonic}}, which means their behavior is consistent with their own beli…
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder is characterized by low-self confidence with an excessive need to be taken care of? {{c1::Dependent (cluster C)}}
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with {{c1::dependent}} personality disorder are typically submissive and clingy
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with {{c1::dependent}} personality disorder often get stuck in abusive relationships
Published 09/03/2024 Patients with borderline personality disorder often have a history of {{c1::childhood trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse)}}
Published 09/03/2024 A history of {{c1::childhood trauma (physical, sexual, emotional abuse)}} is common in patients with borderline personality disorder
Published 09/03/2024 Recurring anxiety-provoking, intrusive thoughts relieved by repetitive behaviors (rituals) that causes distress is characteristic of {{c1::obsessive c…
Published 09/03/2024 {{c2::Contamination::obsession}} = {{c1::cleaning::compulsion}}
Published 09/03/2024 Child (< 18) with disregard for the basic rights of humans/animals is suggestive of {{c1::Conduct disorder::condition}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder may be associated with micropsychotic episodes, often in response to stress?{{c1::Borderline personality disorder}}
Published 09/03/2024 Which personality disorder characterizes individuals who have no desire for close relationships?{{c1::Schizoid}}
Published 09/03/2024 In the postpartum period, how does obsessive-compulsive disorder commonly manifest?{{c1::Fears of contaminating and harming the baby::Common example}}
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