What is the purpose of the axes developed in the DSM-5?
What will be an ideal response?
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? The three axes refer to multiple categories of disorders and functional areas that clinicians should evaluate.
? The axes in the DSM-5 capture an overall diagnostic scheme and psychosocial and relevant contextual factors
? The goal is to consider the individual's functional status separately from his or her diagnosis or symptom status.
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a. passionate love b. companionate love c. committed love d. affectionate love
Symptoms of untreated diabetes mellitus include
A. unexpected weight gains and excess urination. B. unexpected weight loss, thirst, and excess urination. C. unexpected weight gains and lack of thirst. D. unexpected weight loss and reduced urination.
Which of the following is an example of a simple reflex?
A) Reaching for an object B) Crawling toward a bright object C) Searching for an object behind an obstacle D) Turning toward the source of a noise
When reporting anesthesia services for two procedures performed on the same patient during the same operative procedure, you would do the following to calculate the total unit value of the services:
What will be an ideal response?