The psychotropic medications used in the treatment of PTSD:
A) provide the client with a temporary escape from the trauma.
B) are used to alter the stressful situation.
C) treat the symptoms the client is experiencing.
D) act to minimize the cognitive response to the stressor.
Question 2Which of the following is NOT a problem with the benzodiazepines?
A) psychological dependence
B) risk of withdrawal symptoms if the patient stops them suddenly
C) tardive dyskinesia
D) high relapse rates when stopped
Question 3The central problem of schizoid personality disorder is
A) a marked disregard for the feelings of others.
B) an inability to form attachments to other people.
C) recurrent depression.
D) cognitive and perceptual distortions.
Question 4A new development in exposure therapy for combat soldiers is
A) the use of virtual reality programs to simulate an individual trauma as closely as possible.
B) the use of computers to provide educational information about combat experiences.
C) the use of group therapy where other combat veterans describe their experiences in detail.
D) the use of military orders to stay in therapy, to reduce the otherwise high drop-out rate.
Question 5Greg has been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder. Knowing this, which of the following jobs
would he be most likely to enjoy?
A) elementary school teacher who works with children who have emotional problems
B) receptionist at a busy dentist's office
C) night-time security guard who works alone
D) insurance inspector who uncovers clues that criminal behavior has occurred
Question 6Stressful live events
A) may precipitate an initial manic episode, but tend to play less of a role over time.
B) appear to increase the time to recovery from a manic episode.
C) do not trigger manic episodes.
D) play no role in the development or progression of Bipolar II disorder.
Question 7Because much of Donald's depression is a result of his lack of a healthy sexual relationship with his wife,
Dr. Jones figured that the best drug to treat him with would be
A) Prozac. B) Zoloft.
C) Welbutrin. D) Chlorpromazine.
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