Question 1 2 pts
Andrew is a 15 year old male enrolled in the 9th grade. His mother has contacted an outpatient mental health agency because of his
... [Show More] extreme fears of going to school. She stated that he has bot been able to attend a single day in the past 2 months. During your intake, Andrew was nervous and sweating profusely, but was friendly and mature. He smiled a lot, even when discussing painful subjects. He had minimal contact, however, focused instead on the floor. He identifies that he is afraid of larger class sizes in high school and large crowds. Which of the following disorders would you evaluate Andrew for?
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Anxiety related disorders Depressive disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders
None of the above
Question 2 2 pts
When assessing for anxiety in children, it is recommended that interviews should be conducted together with parents
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True False
Question 3 2 pts
Separation anxiety in children have about percent that persist into adulthood.
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41
36
52
61
Question 4 2 pts
When assessing for anxiety disorders the following should be a part of the assessment except:
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History of the onset, development, frequency, and nature of the symptoms. Family history of anxiety
Any coexisting psychiatric disorders, except substance abuse
Social, school, and occupational history
Question 5 2 pts
Typically, people who are diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) have not experienced a history of uncontrollable stress.
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True False
Question 6 2 pts
Anxiety disorders also increase the risk of suicidality.
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True False
Question 7 2 pts
Which of the following therapies have been studied to assist with anxiety?
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy EMDR Therapy Multisystemic Therapy Functional Family Therapy
Question 8 2 pts
What is a disadvantage to using medication to treat anxiety?
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They are readily available
They take less effort on the client’s part The potential side effects
All of the above
Question 9 2 pts
The following are common themes found in obsessive-compulsive disorder except:
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Contamination
Harming oneself or others
Symmetry involving the need to have items lined up or in order Disorganization
Question 10 2 pts
The social worker’s information-gathering about OCD should include:
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Details about the client’s types of obsessions and compulsions The timing of onset
Any associated stressful life event All of the above
Question 11 2 pts
Families with children who have OCD tend to provide excessive reassurance, assist by avoiding triggers, and catering to the obsessions and compulsions, sometimes participating in rituals. This is important to assess and target as a reduction results in better treatment response.
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True
False
Obsessive-compulsive disorder typically develops in late adulthood.
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True False
Question 13 2 pts
What is psychoeducation?
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A process by which the social worker provides information to clients and significant others on symptoms, prevalence, comorbidity, risk factors, and the persistence of symptoms from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.
A process where clients use WebMD to find out information about their disorders.
A process where social workers attend classes regarding specific disorders to become certified. None of the above.
Question 14 2 pts
In treating OCD which of the following could be a part of that treatment?
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Exposing clients to their fears
Training a support person to assist the client with the compulsions as they are exposed. Teaching breathing control and muscle relaxation.
All of the above
Question 15 2 pts
OCD and hoarding disorders have their own groups in the DSM V.
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True
False
Question 16 2 pts
Which of the following develop when a person has PTSD?
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Intrusion Avoidance Alterations in mood All of the above
Question 17 2 pts
Increased arousal is a part of PTSD
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True False
Question 18 2 pts
PTSD is the only disorder that is a result of trauma.
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True False
Question 1 92 pts
Which of the following methods are appropriate treatment options for PTSD?
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Trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT)
EMDR
Coping Skills Training
All of the above have been studied to assist with PTSD.
Question 20 2 pts
Cognitive interventions aim to modify a client’s problematic cognitions involving self-blame, lack of safety, inability to trust, powerlessness, and loss of control.
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True False
Question 21 2 pts
Crisis debriefing has been found to be helpful in working with children who have PTSD.
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True False
Question 22 2 pts
People with eating disorders tend to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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True False
Question 23 2 pts
Although eating disorders are more prevalent in females, males represent about 25% of cases.
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True False
Question 24 2 pts
Bulimia is moderately heritable and more so then anorexia.
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True False
Question 25 2 pts
Having a mental disorder puts one at risk for having an eating disorder.
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True False
Question 26 2 pts
Goals for treating eating disorders include all of the following except:
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Restore healthy weight
Reduce or eliminate binge-eating and purging behaviors
Provide education on nutrition, healthy eating, and exercise patters
Providing little family support and therapy
Question 27 2 pts
Treatment for eating disorders can only take place in inpatient facilities.
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True False
Question 28 2 pts
is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, where as is the anticipation of future threat.
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Anxiety; Fear Fear; Anxiety
Panic; Fear
Fear; Panic
Question 29 2 pts
If a client presents with an excessive anxiety and worry, occurring more days then not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activites, you would assess them for what type of disorder?
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Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Trauma and stressor related disorders Bipolar disorders
Question 30 2 pts
You can meet criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder if you have learned that a traumatic event occurred to a close family member or close friend when the event was violent or accidental.
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True False
Question 31 2 pts
PTSD can only be diagnosed within 3 months of the event.
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True False
Question 32 2 pts
What is the rate of recovery for generalized anxiety disorder?
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38%
48%
58%
68%
Question 33 2 pts
What is the probability of generalized anxiety reoccurring?
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35
45
55
65
Question 34 2 pts
Anxiety disorders are often comorbid with one another and with .
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Bipolar Disorder
Depression Substance disorders Both B and C
Question 35 2 pts
Obsessive compulsive disorder has common comorbid disorders with all of the follow except:
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Tic disorders
Major depression Panic disorder
Bipolar disorder
Question 36 2 pts
In adulthood, females are at a heightened risk for OCD than do males, although in childhood, rates between gender groups are similar.
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True
False
Question 37 2 pts
Obsessive-compulsive disorder typically develops in late adulthood.
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True False
Question 38 2 pts
What is mindfulness?
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Cultivating a practice of accepting and detaching from thoughts instead of letting them become consuming.
Learning to reduce tension in anxiety provoking situations by alternately tightening and relaxing certain muscle groups.
Taking cognitive distortions and replacing them with alternative modes of thinking.
All of the above.
Question 39 2 pts
For adolescents specifically, according to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement, 62 percent have experienced a traumatic event; however, rates of PTSD were only 4.7 percent.
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True False
Question 40 2 pts
PTSD is the only disorder to have as a result of trauma.
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True
False
Question 41 2 pts
PTSD can present as ADHD, ODD, depression and bipolar, therefore carefully reviewing the symptoms can help distinguish the proper diagnosis.
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True False
Question 42 2 pts
When treating PTSD, all exposure methods, however, share a common feature: the client confronts threatening stimuli until the anxiety is reduce.
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True
Question 43 2 pts
When was PTSD added to the DSM?
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1960
1970
1980
1990
Question 44 2 pts
The lifetime prevalence of bulimia is % of the population.
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1
2
3
4
Question 45 2 pts
The average age for bulimia and anorexia is 18.9.
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