Problem
1) Define Mental Disorders.
2) What is a Dual Diagnosis? Under what circumstances would it be appropriate give a dual diagnosis? (Refers only to DSM IV-R. Check to see how this would be different now.)
3) What is a Principal or Primary Diagnosis? (Refers to Both DSM IV-TR and DSM-5 Make sure to check on the evolution of definitions and instructions for use.)
4) What takes preference in terms of a principle diagnosis, Axis I or Axis II? (Refers only to DSM IV-TR)
5) Why doesn't the DSM-5 incorporate the Multi-Axial system any longer?
6) What is a Provisional Diagnosis? When would you use this Diagnosis?
7) What are "specifiers"? How do you use them? Why? (Refers to Both DSM IV-TR and DSM-5 Make sure to check on the evolution of definitions and instructions for use.)
8) What code do you use if you are deferring a diagnosis? (Refers to DSM IV-TR only)
9) When should you use the code V71.09? (Refers only to DSM IV-TR only)
10) What were the four situations in which "Not Otherwise Specified" (NOS) can be used? (Refers only to DSM IV-TR)
11) Where do you record "provisional" if you use it?
12) What is the ICD-9-CM: International Classification of Diseases? When did the ICD-10 planned to take the ICD-9's place? How will that align with the DSM-5?
13) How many Axes are there on the Multi-axial assessment? (Refers only to the DSM IV-TR?)
14) In the DSM IV-TR what would you do if you have a medical diagnosis such as a urinary tract infection that was causing delirium?
15) What do you do to indicate that you're deferring a diagnosis?
16) What is a V-code?
17) When do you give a Z-Code?
18) What does GAF stand for? What do you use it for? (Refers to the DSM-IV-TR?)
19) How do you decide what the GAF score is? (Refers to the DSM-IV-TR?)
20) What constitutes a psychosocial or environmental problem? (Refers to the DSM-IV-TR?)
21) What are the pros and cons to using the DSM?
22) Explain why the DSM is a "work in progress?" Why has it been updated several times?
23) What are some important and useful reasons for the creation and use of the DSM?
24) How does the SW Perspective differ from the medical, socio, and psychological fields in terms of looking at psychopathology?
25) What was the emphasis/view in the Dark Ages for treating individuals who were mentally ill? How was mental health viewed? What were the beliefs regarding the cause of mental illness?
26) What are important subjects that should not be avoided by a clinician when interviewing clients (e.g., suicidal thoughts and behaviors, etc.)?
27) What three types of Person in Environment (PIE) situations are likely to produce problems in social problems?
28) What politics have been involved with the DSM Manuel's in terms of diagnoses?
29) How do are social values impact our conceptualization of mental health?
30) What professionals should be included on an inter-professional collaboration when assessing for Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
31) Explain how a mental health diagnosis has utility to help clinicians?
32) How do are conceptualizations (theories we use) affect our evaluations and treatment?
33) Consider the perspectives these authors use for their book's framework.
34) What are some of the limitations of the authors using a lifespan approach for their book?
35) What does DSM stand for?