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cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

For which patients with personality disorders would a family history of similar problems be most likely? Select all that apply.

a. Obsessive-compulsive
b. Antisocial
c. Dependent
d. Schizotypal
e. Narcissistic

Question 2

Over the past year, a woman has cooked gourmet meals for her family but eats only tiny servings. This person wears layered loose clothing and now has amenorrhea. Her current weight is 95 pounds, a loss of 35 pounds. Which medical diagnosis is most likely?

a. Binge eating
b. Bulimia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Eating disorder not otherwise specified

Sierray · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Some personality disorders have evidence of genetic links; therefore the family history would show other family members with similar traits. Heredity plays a role in schizotypal and antisocial problems, as well as obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Overly controlled eating behaviors, extreme weight loss, amenorrhea, preoccupation with food, and wearing several layers of loose clothing to appear larger are part of the clinical picture of an individual with anorexia nervosa. The individual with bulimia usually is near normal weight. The binge eater is often overweight. The patient with an eating disorder not otherwise specified may be obese.