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AMCA MENTAL HEALTH TECH EXAM 3 WITH
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At what stage of childhood, do imaginary playmates disappear? - Stage 4 (5-12 years)
According to Erikson, if mothers establish a sense of trust and security, children will develop a sense of - Auntonmy
In Stage 3 (preschoolers) begin to show what skills? - Language skills
What is known as the reliance on something for well being or perceived well being? - Dependency
The cognitive disorder is defined as a progressive mental disorder that changes personality behavior and interferes with a person's ability to care for themselves - Dementia
This type of disability interferes with the developmental process and often causes individuals to withdraw into their own world - Autism
If the mental health worker is using the DAR method of charting, what does the "R" represent? - Response
The acronym "UDS" stays for - Urine Drug Screen
The use of the term "mainlining" refers to - Direct IV use to get the rush
What terms given to people who are overwhelmingly preoccupied about their health and will manifest symptoms to appear - Hypochondriasis
Certain clients are going to experience abnormal or founder fear. The feeling that everyone is out to get them. This is known as - Paranoia
Transference and countertransference are important aspects of working in the mental health field. which one of these is defined as the stage member having negative feelings toward the patient? - Countertransference
A young patient presents at the clinic for a well visit. As you are taking her vitals, she says to you "I love my Daddy. I am going to marry him someday." Which one of Freud's stages of development is she most likely demonstrating - Phallic
A toddler's ability to take in or acknowledge changes in the environment is called: - Assimilation- the process of taking in information
The condition of judging a person or situation before all the facts are know is called: - Prejudice
Which of the following is not a behavior noted in the crisis phase of crisis? - Felling of well being
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as wellbutrin: - Are antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk.
Alternative therapy modalities are used: - In place of conventional therapies
One of your clients is talking about taking herbal medications as a way to cure depression. She is convinced come of the herbal remedies available over the counter are better than a prescription given by a doctor. You should: - Remain open and supportive
A patient with an obsessive-complusive disorder is: - Rigid in thought and inflexible when it comes to routines
Which of the following is true regarding a phobic disorder? - It is an irrational fear that is not changed by logic
In OCD, a compulsion is - A repetitive action
If you have a client taking MAOI's for depression, what would be a recommendation you could make regarding diet? - Avoid recessed lunch meats. Taking in pre-processed foods could lead to a hypertensive crisis
If you encounter a client with major depression, what symptoms would you observe - Extreme sadness
What is a noneffective intervention for a client who appears withdrawn and depressed? - Being judgmental
A client presents at the emergency room with a family member. The family member reports that the client is increasingly agitated and has not slept for days. The client declares that she is awake due to the United Nations calling her to ask her advice on international affairs. This behavior is an example of: - Delusions of grandeur
A Client presents at the clinic and declares. "Everything I do is great!" this client historically displays manic behavior. How should you respond? - By encoring the person to reflect on the past, you are encouraging focus without negating the high the person is currently experiencing; "Is there a time in your life when things did not go as planned?"
Which category of medication would not be given to a patient with bipolar disorder? - Stimulants; Stimulants can easily bring on a manic episode or cause a current one to intensify
An appropriate intervention for a patient who appears to be suicidal is: - Listen to the patient's concerns and worries
A friend of yours has been sober for the last 2 years after suffering from alcoholism for a long time. Just recently, you've noticed the smell of alcohol on her breath- this is the second time you've noticed it. You fear she is driving under the influence. The last time, you offered to drive her home and have been driving her places for the last month. You are displaying what type of behavior? - Co-Dependant
Which of the following medications is most likely to be ordered for a patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal? - Chlordiazepoxide; is often used to safely detoxify a person from heavy alcohol use
A patient is suspected of methamphetamine abuse. Whats a symptom you would expect to see - Weight loss
In bullimia, the purging is done to achieve which of the following? - A release of tension followed by depression and guilt; After binging, the person seeks a release of tension related to shame
What is helpful for a child with ADHD? - Cross Country running
Which group of medication is most commonly used with ADHD? - CNSStimulants
The single most common symptom of autism is: - Impaired social functioning
The speech impairment that affect many people who have had a stroke is called: - Aphasia
