Mood, Dissociative, and Personality Disorders, Exams of Nursing

Download Mood, Dissociative, and Personality Disorders and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! MODULE 7: MOOD DISORDERS ACTIVITY #7 Page 146 Uñalivia, Ethan Gershwin V. BSP 3-1 Instructor: Ms. Sheina T. Cadavos, RPm Final Assessment 1: The Case of Janet: Major Depressive Disorder Questions: 1. Specify in detail the diagnostic features of major depressive episodes from Janet’s case. ● According to Criteria A for Major Depressive Disorder - Janet was brooding more and more about the divorce. - She was gaining weight - Claire’s health and her concern about missed classes and lost studying time contributed substantially to a decline in Janet’s mood. - She lost interest in most of her previous activities. Even casual reading had come to be a tedious chore. - She did not have any hobbies because she never had enough time. 2. Janet had experienced a series of stressful events and circumstances. Would anyone have become depressed if they were in the same situation? If not, what other factors might have combined with these stressful events to lead to her depression? - I think that any other person that experiences the stressful events that Janet experienced would also be hard for them but I think that not all of them would be depressed because everyone has a different way to handle stress. In Janet's case, stressful events had piled up. She had gone through divorce, she was gaining weight, she lost interest in daily activities, she was worried about her kids health and she needed to withdraw from her studies even though she did not want to. Final Assessment 2: 1. Why do the comorbidities of mood disorders mostly linked to substance use disorders? - It is because mood disorders can trigger the use of substances like alcohol and drugs to initially minimize or moderate the mood symptoms for a short period of time. 2. Differentiate the diagnostic criteria of Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorder - The difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is the severity of manic episodes caused by each type. Individuals who have Bipolar I will experience a full manic episode while individuals who have Bipolar II will only experience hypomanic episodes. 3. What are the common criteria of mood disorder? What criteria made it differ to one another? - Common criteria of mood disorders is the significant change in the individual’s behavior; Poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, etc. The difference is that some mood disorders may experience manic, hypomanic and major depressive disorder but some will not. 4. In the Philippines, what is the current status in terms of perception, management, treatment for mood disorders? How does it differ from other countries? - The current treatment for mood disorders here in the Philippines and other countries are psychotherapy (talk therapy) sessions and proper medications like; Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. A lot of people would not know or will not know that they have mood disorders because of the stigma here in the Philippines that if you are acting weird or acting unusual, you are more likely to be called “nag-iinarte” or “tinotoyo”. MODULE 8: DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS - According to findings made by Heather J. Davediuk in Alliance Biblical Seminary, dissociative disorders need to be acknowledged as legitimate diagnosis. There are also findings of relating DID as a spirit possession. Treatment protocols like psychotherapy and medications that are used elsewhere may be of use in the treatment of Filipinos with dissociative symptoms. MODULE 9: PERSONALITY DISORDERS ACTIVITY #9 Page 192 Uñalivia, Ethan Gershwin V. BSP 3-1 Instructor: Ms. Sheina T. Cadavos, RPm Final Assessment 1: The Case of Bill: Antisocial Personality Disorder Questions: 1. Specify in detail the diagnostic features of ASPD from Bill’s case. ● The essential feature of antisocial personality disorder is the persistent pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. - Always in a fight with other kids. - Stealing candy, fruits, clothing, toys. - Stealing cash from the church and a restaurant. - Also stole belongings from dead bodies. - Escaped from a reform school. - Convicted of car theft and rape. - Robbed an office of the electric company. 2. How could Bill’s ASPD have emerged from the combination of genes and environmental experiences? What specific environmental factors were important in Bill’s life? In what we know about the case, was there any evidence for his father having antisocial traits? - Bill's ASPD was developed due to gene environment interaction that was triggered by child abuse and neglected home. - Specific environmental factors that triggered Bill's ASPD might be his father's rude and interdisciplinary behaviour that made him emotionally detached from his parent.Growing up with an alcoholic parent. Also the conflict between his parents might be a reason. Another factor might be the poverty in his home due to his father's negligence to earn for the family. - His father also had antisocial traits such as inconsistent job history, aggressiveness and violence towards the family. He had also the tendency to violate the rights of others, specifically his mother. 3. Research suggests that the most effective treatment for ASPD is to prevent cases in the first place by focusing on children and adolescents at risk for the disorder. What are the obstacles to doing this? Final Assessment 2: 1. Among the most commonly comorbid diagnoses with personality disorders are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Why is this so? - Most people with alcohol or substance use and anxiety disorders experience them independently, but having both can be a vicious cycle. The symptoms of one disorder can make the symptoms another worse; an anxiety disorder may lead to using alcohol or other substances to self-medicate or alleviate anxiety symptoms. 2. Why are the researches on the etiology of personality disorders limited? - Because there is limited research and evidence to prove the factors that were caused biologically, psychologically and cognitive. 3. What are the common criteria of Cluster A Personality Disorders? What criteria made it differ to one another? - Cluster A is made up of paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders. These disorders are generally marked by difficult social interaction and thoughts that don’t conform to reality. 4. What are the common criteria of Cluster B Personality Disorders? What criteria made it differ to one another? - Cluster B personality disorders are on the other end of the spectrum from Cluster A’s limited emotional expression. Narcissistic, histrionic, antisocial and borderline personality disorders are considered highly emotional and dramatic, while at the same time being extremely unpredictable. 5. What are the common criteria of Cluster C Personality Disorders? What criteria made it differ to one another? - Cluster C personality disorders are focused on anxiety and fear. This cluster consists of avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. 6. In the Philippines, what are the current status of the statistics, awareness, perceptions, management, and available treatment/s for Personality Disorders? How does it differ from other countries? - According to a study, the causes of personality disorders are still unknown. According to studies, genetics and environmental factors are the main contributors to this condition. Some experts believe that events occurring in early childhood exert a powerful influence upon behavior later in life. There are many different types of people who require certain sensitivities given the notion that their reactions and habits (unfavorable or favorable) are sometimes beyond themselves. (Arcamo et al., 2015, #) abstinence? Do you think Michael might have been more successful in stopping his drinking if Dr. Lawton encouraged him to be abstinent? 3. What are the health and social risks and costs of alcohol dependence? What do you think about how our society handles this problem? Is there more we should be doing, or is society too involved in this issue? Final Assessment 2: 1. What are the comorbid disorders of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders? How Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders related on the development of other psychological disorders? 2. What perspective best define Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders? Why is this so? 3. What are the common criteria of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders? What criteria made it differ to one another? 4. In the Philippines, what are the current status on the statistics, awareness, perceptions, management, and available treatment/s for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders? How does it differ to other countries? MODULE 12: ACTIVITY #12 Page 237 Uñalivia, Ethan Gershwin V. BSP 3-1 Instructor: Ms. Sheina T. Cadavos, RPm Final Assessment 1: The Case of Michael: Alcohol Dependence Questions: 1. Final Assessment 2: