What percentage of mental health disorders begin by age 14? A. 25% B. 75% C. 50% D. 90%

C. 50%

Which factor refers to the environment influencing gene expression? A. Genetic determinism B. Comorbidity C. Neuroplasticity D. Epigenetics

D. Epigenetics

From 1998 to 2012, which mental health service increased the most? A. Hospitalization B. Therapy C. Medication D. Community programs

C. Medication

The prefrontal cortex is fully developed around what age? A.26 B. 21 C. 18 D. 30

A.26

Which group is MOST likely to experience the onset of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia? A. Children B. Emerging adults C. Adolescents D. Older adults

B. Emerging adults

The Rosenhan study demonstrated problems with: A. Treatment effectiveness B. Reliability of diagnosis C. Medication safety D. Insurance coverage

B. Reliability of diagnosis

What is comorbidity? A. Incorrect diagnosis B. Severity of one disorder C. Multiple disorders occurring together D. Genetic cause of illness

C. Multiple disorders occurring together

Which manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association? A. ICD B. NIH Manual C. WHO Guide D. DSM

D. DSM

A key change in DSM-5 is: A. Elimination of all categories B. Shift to dimensional (spectrum) diagnoses C. Removal of substance disorders D. Focus only on biology

B. Shift to dimensional (spectrum) diagnoses

What is a major criticism of DSM-5? A. Ties to the pharmaceutical industry B. Lack of categories C. Too easy to use D. No insurance use

A. Ties to the pharmaceutical industry

What is the main purpose of diagnosis? A. Label clients permanently B. Guide treatment and communication C. Replace therapy D. Predict exact outcomes

B. Guide treatment and communication

Which professional prescribes by most psychiatric medications? A. Primary care doctors B. Social workers C. Psychiatrists D. Psychologists

A. Primary care doctors

SSRIs are primarily used to treat: A. Psychosis B. Dementia C. ADHD D. Anxiety and depression

D. Anxiety and depression

A common side effect of second-generation antipsychotics is: A. Hair loss B. Weight gain C. Blindness D. Insomnia only

B. Weight gain

Which medication type is used for bipolar disorder? A. Mood stabilizers B. Antipsychotics C. SSRIs D. Antibiotics

A. Mood stabilizers

Which is a concern with children and psychotropic medication? A. Underdiagnosis B. Lack of effectiveness C. Overprescribing D. No side effects

C. Overprescribing

Which is NOT part of helping clients with medication? A. Tracking side effects B. Collaborating with doctors C. Ignoring client input D. Monitoring response over time

C. Ignoring client input

What does prevalence refer to? A. Total existing cases B. New cases only C. Severity of illness D. Treatment success

A. Total existing cases

Which population has higher life satisfaction statistically? A. Adolescents B. Emerging adults C. Children D. Older adults

D. Older adults

Involuntary hospitalization of children is more likely to occur: A. During school hours B. After hours C. Only weekends D. Only mornings

B. After hours

Diagnosis is always accurate and reliable. True or False?

False

Mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. True or False?

True

Substance use disorders are now viewed as a spectrum of severity. True or False?

True

Social workers can prescribe medication. True or False?

False

Older adults are less sensitive to medications. True or False?

False

Name two problems with diagnosis:

Stigma and lack of validity

Name two responsibilities of social workers regarding medication:

Collaborate with doctors and track medications