All of the following are considered for evaluation in a mental status examination except:
a) stream of thought
b) long-term memory
c) mood
d) appearance
Question 2
Although there are some similarities between borderline and schizotypal, there are also some major differences. An intern is asked to summarize one way
to distinguish the two disorders.
He decides that compared to schizotypal people, people with borderline personality disorder are
a) unlikely to want to be alone.
b) overwhelmed with their sense of loss.
c) more likely to exhibit shallow emotions.
d) more likely to be perceived as faking symptoms.
Adults in late adulthood may need to adapt to a new environment as they age and their health status
Breast self-examination.
Physical examination of the thyroid gland.
A model of anxiety in which stressful events or a changing mental condition can produce unfavorable
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.