Exam 6: Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Which of the following accounts for the largest proportion of all cases of psychosis?

Sam is 44 years old and his father Abe is 74 years old. Assuming Sam and Abe are typical for their age groups, what is Abe likely to experience and use in comparison to Sam?

Arthur is 65 years old and has had schizophrenia for 40 years. He currently takes antipsychotic medications to control his symptoms, which put him at increased risk for which of the following?

Yasmina has been identified as having hoarding disorder. Which of the following disorders is MOST likely to be co-morbid with Yasmina's hoarding disorder?

Dr. Nestor uses positive psychology when helping older adults with psychological problems. Which of the following will be a tool used by Dr. Nestor?

Helen, who is 76 years old, is experiencing depressive symptoms and has finally decided to seek help. From whom is Helen most likely to seek treatment for depression?

According to large-scale research studies cited in the text, which group has the LOWEST prevalence of depression when they are living in a community setting?

Compared to an older adult with late-onset alcohol-use disorder, which of the following is MORE likely for an older adult who developed an alcohol abuse problem BEFORE the age of 60?

What is the highest ranked barrier to seeking mental health treatment for older adults?

Which of the following is thought to be MORE prevalent in older adults?

Which of the following does the text cite as a criticism of the World Health Organization's definition of mental health?

Alita is 79 years old and has been identified as a candidate for home care. What will MOST likely be used to assess Alita's need for help with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Discuss preventive measures that could reduce suicide rates among older adults living in Canadian communities.

Pat was brought into the ER when a neighbour found her wandering the streets apparently delusional. Which of the following must doctors rule out before making a diagnosis of primary psychosis?

Compare and contrast older adults who begin abusing alcohol before the age of 60 with older adults who begin abusing alcohol after the age of 60.

Describe how rates of depression change with aging and identify four factors that the text suggests may contribute to this change.

Dr. Elton is assessing whether her patient's behaviour reflects a mental disorder. What three factors will Dr. Elton consider?

Terry, an 81-year-old man, has started acting unusual and is experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations. Terry's son is very worried so he brings Terry to the emergency room. Describe the steps that medical staff should take to identify the source of Terry's hallucinations. In addition, identify the two most common causes of psychosis in older adults.

What is the medication treatment of choice for older adults with anxiety disorders?

Which of the following disorders is MOST difficult to treat successfully?