NCMHCE DSM-5 Disorders, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Practice Test

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• Substance-Induced Disorder includes intoxication and withdrawal and/or substance-medication induced mental disorders. Which option best matches this definition?
• Which disorder is characterized by treatment often including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychoeducation, nutritional counseling, and group therapy, with medications sometimes used?
• Which pharmacologic treatment is mentioned as part of treating Separation Anxiety Disorder?
• Which statement describes the duration criterion for Social Anxiety Disorder?
• What is listed as a treatment for Nightmare Disorder?
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is characterized by which combination?
• Arousal from cross-dressing that causes distress or impairment.
• Which disorder involves repeated episodes of arousal during sleep with vocalizations/movement during REM and dream enactment?
• After awakening from Nightmare Disorder, individuals are typically which of the following?
• Which disorder involves falsification of symptoms or induction of injury or disease, presenting self to others as ill or impaired, with no external rewards?
• What is listed as a treatment for Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder?
• Which of the following is a symptom of caffeine intoxication?
• Which statement best describes how the severity of Intellectual Disability is determined?
• Adjustment Disorder is defined by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor that occur within how many months?
• Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder involves difficulties in the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Which disorder is defined as one or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function that are not due to neurological or medical conditions?
• Restless Leg Disorder is characterized by an urge to move the legs with unpleasant sensations during rest, which is relieved by movement and worse at night. This description corresponds to which disorder?
• For Separation Anxiety Disorder, what is the minimum duration for children?
• Which disorder is defined by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances for at least one month and is developmentally inappropriate?
• Which symptom is characteristic of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
• Autism Spectrum Disorder treatment includes social-cognitive therapy with a speech pathologist, along with behavioral therapy to teach daily living skills, and medications for aggression and seizures.
• In Mild Neurocognitive Disorder, daily living activities are what?
• Schizophrenia duration criterion: symptoms persist for at least six months, with at least one month of active-phase symptoms.
• Sleep-Related Hypoventilation is characterized by which of the following?
• Arousal from non-living objects or a highly specific focus on non-genital body parts; does not include cross-dressing.
• Enuresis requires the affected individual to be at least how old?
• Which disorder is defined by oppositional, angry, vindictive behavior and defiance of authority?
• Which statement helps distinguish Major Depressive Disorder from ordinary grief?
• PTSD requires exposure to trauma with certain symptom clusters lasting longer than one month. Which symptom cluster is included?
• Which therapy is recommended for Borderline Personality Disorder?
• Which disorder’s treatment is described as having no specific treatment approach?
• Which treatment modality is listed for Bipolar I Disorder in the material?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
• Language Disorder is characterized by persistent difficulties in acquisition and use of language across modalities due to comprehension or production, with limited vocabulary, limited sentence structure, and impaired discourse.
• Which of the following is a possible treatment component for Schizophreniform Disorder?
• Which feature is most characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder?
• Cyclothymic Disorder is described as hypomanic symptoms plus depressive symptoms that do not meet full major depressive episode criteria, with a duration of at least...
• Delirium is characterized by which core features?
• ADHD requires symptoms in multiple settings and before age 12 for 6 months.
• Delayed Ejaculation is defined by marked delay in ejaculation and infrequent or absent ejaculation for how long?
• Which disorder includes multiple somatic symptoms and excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to somatic symptoms or health concerns?
• Major Neurocognitive Disorder is defined by significant cognitive decline in one or more domains and interference in daily living.
• In the material provided, when is the onset for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder typically described as occurring?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder?
• Schizophrenia requires continuous signs of disturbance for at least how long?
• Which of the following is listed as a treatment for Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder?
• ADHD treatment (as described) emphasizes Behavioral therapy as the primary approach to help increase learning.
• Stereotypic Movement Disorder involves repetitive, almost rhythmic movements with onset by age 3.
• Speech Sound Disorder is defined by persistent difficulties with speech and sound production that interfere with intelligibility.
• Delusional Disorder is distinguished from schizophrenia by the absence of which prominent feature?
• Which disorder involves feigning symptoms for external rewards?
• For OCD, which therapy is included as part of the treatment options?
• Delusional Disorder is defined by delusions lasting at least one month.
• Brief Psychotic Disorder is characterized by symptom duration of
• Arousal from prepubescent child; must be at least 16 and 5 years older.
• A Substance/Medication-Induced Mental Disorder requires symptoms to persist for at least how long after exposure?
• Which statement best describes Hoarding Disorder?
• Delusional Disorder requires delusions lasting at least how long?
• Which condition is listed as a differential diagnosis for Gender Dysphoria?
• In Delusional Disorder, which feature is least compatible with its typical presentation?
• Which is NOT listed as a treatment for Dissociative Identity Disorder?
• In which disorder is sexual arousal from humiliation, beating, being bound, or made to suffer?
• Which feature is characteristic of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
• Alcohol Withdrawal includes which symptom among its criteria?
• Global Developmental Delay is best described as a diagnosis for children under 5 who fail to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas.
• Which disorder involves basic rights of others violated through aggression, destruction of property, deceitfulness/theft, and serious violation of rules?
• Encopresis requires the affected individual to be at least how old?
• Non-REM Arousal Disorder is characterized by sleep walking and sleep terrors with incomplete awakening; episodes occur during which portion of the major sleep episode?
• Which statement reflects the duration criterion for Brief Psychotic Disorder?
• In which disorder is arousal from another's suffering?
• Which settings are commonly feared in Agoraphobia?
• Which disorder is defined by recurrent episodes of irrepressible need to sleep, lapsing into sleep, or napping within the same day, occurring at least three times per week for three months?
• Which disorder involves repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes (enuresis), appearing at least three months, in a child aged five years or older?
• Which feature is most characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder?
• Which statement is true about the duration of delusions in Delusional Disorder?
• Which statement best describes behavior in Delusional Disorder?
• Manic episode duration criterion for Bipolar I Disorder is...
• Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder is characterized by sleep disruption due to alteration of the circadian system, causing excessive sleepiness or insomnia, and a delay of about how many hours in the sleep/wake cycle?
• Which of the following is a behavioral feature commonly associated with catatonia?
• Which disorder is defined by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor that occur within 3 months of the stressor and are out of proportion to the severity of the stressor?
• Which disorder is defined as chronic, non-episodic irritability?
• Dementia with Lewy Bodies is characterized by which features?
• Which feature is most characteristic of Histrionic Personality Disorder?
• Which disorder is characterized by lack of interest in social relationships, solitary activities, and flat affect?
• Developmental Coordination Disorder is characterized by difficulty engaging in coordinated motor activity appropriate to age.
• Which is a diagnostic criterion for Substance Use Disorder as listed in the material?
• Which disorder involves experiences of depersonalization/derealization with intact reality testing?
• Huntington's Disease is best described as which?
• In Delusional Disorder, if hallucinations occur, how are they described?
• Which term denotes non-pathological sexual interest in inflicting suffering on others?
• Which statement best describes OCD?
• Which statement best describes Female Sexual Intercourse/Arousal Disorder symptoms?
• Which feature is most characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
• Which substance is explicitly excluded from Substance Use Disorder in the material?
• Which treatment is listed for Acute Stress Disorder in the material?
• Which condition is listed as a differential diagnosis for Schizophreniform Disorder?
• Which statement accurately describes Gender Dysphoria?
• Huntington's Disease typically begins in which age range?
• Which statement accurately describes the core symptom of Delusional Disorder?
• Panic Disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks and which follow-on requirement?
• Which disorder involves regurgitation of food that may be re-chewed, re-swallowed, or spit out?
• Which medication is commonly used to treat delirium?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a treatment for Somatic Symptoms Disorder?
• Persistent Tic Disorder has only vocal or only motor tics.
• Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder is characterized by disturbances in fluency and timing of speech, which causes anxiety about speaking.
• What is a recommended treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
• Which disorder involves sexual arousal from exposing genitals to an unsuspecting person?
• Which statement describes the diagnostic threshold for Persistent Depressive Disorder?
• Which diagnosis is most likely if there are prominent negative symptoms and disorganized speech along with psychotic features?
• Which statement best describes Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
• Which disorder is defined by deliberate and purposeful fire setting, with tension before setting, fascination with fire, and pleasure after setting, not for gain?
• What distinguishes Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?
• Which feature is most characteristic of Avoidant Personality Disorder?
• Which disorder is listed as a differential diagnosis for Persistent Depressive Disorder?
• Selective Mutism is defined as failure to speak in social situations where there is an expectation for speaking, despite speaking in other situations.
• Specific Learning Disorder involves persistent difficulties in reading, writing, arithmetic that are not better accounted for by developmental delay.
• For short-term prognosis, which treatment is described as least-effective for Substance Use Disorder?
• Which treatment option is listed for Female Orgasmic Disorder?
• Which feature best characterizes Reactive Attachment Disorder?
• Which statement differentiates Delusional Disorder from Schizophrenia?
• Which treatment is commonly used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
• Which of the following is a defining criterion for Specific Phobia?
• Which disorder is defined by the presence of one or more psych/behavioral factors that adversely affect a medical condition and interfere with treatment?
• Which disorder is listed as a differential diagnosis for schizophrenia and includes prominent mood episodes?
• Which disorder involves sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person?
• Which disorder is characterized by an eating or feeding disturbance with persistent failure to meet nutritional and energy needs, not due to anorexia or bulimia?
• Tourette's Disorder has both motor and vocal tics.
• Which of the following is a core feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
• Which disorder is defined as repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places, occurring at least once per month for three months, and requiring the child to be at least four years old?
• Which of the following is the second listed treatment option for Delusional Disorder?
• What treatment approach is described for Conduct Disorder?
• Which disorder features recurrent episodes of binge eating without regular compensatory behaviors, occurring at least once per week?
• Which disorder is defined by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or early morning awakening, occurring at least three nights per week for three months?
• Which diagnosis is most consistent when prominent negative symptoms and disorganized speech accompany delusions?
• Which treatment option is listed for Erectile Disorder?
• Which condition is listed as a differential diagnosis for Major Depressive Disorder?
• Which treatment method for Premature Ejaculation involves stop-start stimulation by the partner?
• Autism Spectrum Disorder must begin in childhood (12-24 months).
• Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Schizoid Personality Disorder?
• Which symptom is a commonly observed feature of Alcohol Intoxication?
• Which disorder is defined by upper airway obstruction during sleep with snoring, snorting, breathing pauses, and daytime sleepiness?
• Which feature defines Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
• Which feature is characteristic of Dependent Personality Disorder?
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is characterized by mood symptoms during the premenstrual phase that remit when?
• Which disorder is characterized by disruption of identity with two or more distinct personality states and memory gaps not attributable to cultural or religious practices?
• Catatonia is not a separate DSM diagnosis and must be coded as a specifier with another disorder or medical condition.
• Alcohol Withdrawal requires at least how many symptoms within several hours to a few days after cessation?
• Which disorder's diagnostic criteria specify a duration of at least three months with symptoms occurring at least three nights per week?
• Two or more symptoms for a significant portion of time during a 1-month to 6-month period, with at least one being delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech.
• At least 1 day but less than 1 month, with one or more: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized catatonic behavior.
• Which condition is listed as a differential diagnosis for Schizoid Personality Disorder?
• For Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how long must the worrying persist?
• Which option is listed as a treatment for Delusional Disorder besides cognitive therapy?
• In Schizoaffective Disorder, mood episodes must be present for the majority of the illness.
• Which treatment is specifically noted for Specific Phobia?
• Which treatment is listed for Delusional Disorder?
• In Bipolar II Disorder, a hypomanic episode lasts at least how many days?
• Nightmare Disorder features extended, dysphoric dreams involving threats to survival and security, during which portion of the sleep episode, with rapidly oriented waking?
• Which statement characterizes Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as a differential diagnosis for Brief Psychotic Disorder?
• Alcohol Use Disorder requires at least how many criteria met in a 12-month period?
• Which is a recognized treatment option for Gambling Disorder?
• In the material, what is listed as a treatment for Narcolepsy?
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is differentiated from Oppositional Defiant Disorder by greater severity and what other feature?
• Which symptom is characteristic of Erectile Disorder as described in the material?
• Central Sleep Apnea is characterized by which of the following?
• Which option best describes Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)?
• Which option most accurately reflects Trichotillomania?
• Which of the following is a criterion for Gambling Disorder?
• Which of the following is a listed treatment option for Delusional Disorder?
• Which symptom characterizes Female Orgasmic Disorder?
• Which feature is characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
• Bipolar I Disorder requires at least one manic episode lasting how long?
• Which disorder is characterized by outbursts with failure to control angry impulses that are not planned?
• Which is a differential diagnosis for Antisocial Personality Disorder?
• Acute Stress Disorder is distinguished from PTSD primarily by its duration, which is:
• Which disorder is defined by observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, engaging in sex, or disrobing?
• Schizophreniform Disorder lasts 1-6 months.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an alternative cause of intentional fire setting?
• Which disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by a pattern of compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain?
• Kleptomania is described as a failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed, with increasing tension before and pleasure after stealing, and not an expression of anger or a delusion. Which disorder is this?
• Which behavior is a typical criterion of Conduct Disorder?
• Which feature is associated with a dissociative amnesia when a fugue state is present?
• Which symptom pattern is characteristic of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
• Which symptom is typical of Alzheimer's disease?
• Which disorder is defined by restriction of energy intake leading to low body weight, with an intense fear of weight gain and disturbance in body image, including Restrictive and Binge-Purge subtypes?
• Which treatment is NOT listed for schizophrenia in the material?
• Which disorder is characterized by self-reported excessive sleepiness with the main sleep period lasting seven hours, occurring at least three times per week for three months?
• What is the defining criterion for Premature Ejaculation in the material?
• Non-REM Arousal Disorder episodes typically occur during which portion of the major sleep episode?
• Which disorder is defined by preoccupation with acquiring or having a serious illness, with somatic symptoms not present or only mild in intensity, for at least six months?