A type of medication sometimes used for its calming or paradoxical effect on hyperactive children is:
a. Valium.
b. barbiturates.
c. Antabuse.
d. amphetamines.
Tardive dyskinesia may result from prolonged use of:
a. major tranquilizers.
b. minor tranquilizers.
c. sedatives.
d. Antabuse.
The major tranquilizers:
a. produce a permanent cure for psychotic reactions.
b. are used mainly to treat depression.
c. help control the symptoms of psychosis.
d. have no harmful side effects.
The prognosis is the identification of the disorder according to the symptoms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The first step in the medical (model) procedure is:
a. the formulation of a treatment plan.
b. the prognosis.
c. arriving at a diagnosis.
d. estimating the degree of recovery that can be expected for the patient.
Disorders caused by physical abnormalities of the brain, nervous system, and other internal systems are called:
a. functional disorders.
b. spiritual disorders.
c. organic disorders.
d. neurotic disorders.
Which of the following would be most likely to have an organic cause?
a. addiction to cocaine
b. neurosisc epilepsy
d. antisocial tendencies
Which of the following would not be an organic cause of a disorder?
a. inherited or genetic defect
b. a viral infection
c. a drug overdose
d. faulty parental upbringing
There are biological, psychological, and social theories about alcoholism but only one kind of theory could be correct.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which level of observation stresses a person's skills, motives, and needs?
a. biological
b. socioeconomic
c. psychological
d. medical
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