Many clients with dual diagnoses have concomitant Axis III disorders. Which of the following is considered a disorder that would be classified in Axis III of the DSM-IV-TR?
A) Profound mental retardation
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Depression
D) Cirrhosis
Ans: D
Axis III disorders include cirrhosis of the liver, peptic ulcer disease, and cardiovascular disease. Axis II includes personality disorders and mental retardation. Depression is included in Axis I disorders.
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