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Question 1 of 5

Which disorder is often difficult to detect and consequently often goes untreated?

A. Pica.

B. Bulimia.

C. Obesity.

D. Anorexia nervosa.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bulimia.

Question 2 of 5

Which personality characteristic is most likely in a patient with anorexia nervosa?

A. Open displays of emotion

B. Perfectionism

C. Optimism

D. Flexibility

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Perfectionism

Question 3 of 5

The characteristic in individuals with personality disorders that makes it most necessary for staff to schedule frequent meetings is:

A. flexibility and unconventional responses to stress.

B. a desire to achieve emotional intimacy with staff.

C. a tendency to evoke countertransference and conflict.

D. an impaired ability to develop trusting relationships.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a tendency to evoke countertransference and conflict.

Question 4 of 5

A psychosis arising from an advanced stage of syphilis, in which the disease attacks brain cells, is called

A. Korsakoff's syndrome

B. delirium tremens

C. schizotypical psychosis

D. general paresis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: general paresis

Question 5 of 5

A psychiatric technician remarks to the nurse, 'That client with dependent personality disorder is so clingy! I almost hate to see her coming my way.' The response by the nurse that will be helpful to the technician is:

A. I think everyone feels that way. It's difficult to have someone clinging.'

B. Clients with personality disorders have little regard for the rights of others.'

C. The client fears having to function independently without direction from someone else.'

D. The client is so preoccupied with perfection and structure that she's afraid to do anything at all.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client fears having to function independently without direction from someone else.'

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