Which of the Following Is True About Specifiers in the DSM-5

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about specifiers in the DSM-5?

• A) They are used to capture the severity of an illness.
• B) They are mutually exclusive - you can only pick one.
• C) They are noted by the phrase "Specify if."
• D) They are helpful in cross referencing DSM-5 diagnosis with ICD-9 or ICD-10 diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Chest Compressions

A lifesaving procedure that involves rhythmic pressing on the chest of a person who is in cardiac arrest, to maintain blood circulation.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, typically resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart.

Epinephrine Hydrochloride

A medication used to treat severe allergic reactions; it's a form of adrenaline in a hydrochloride salt form.

Bretylium Tosylate

A medication previously used to treat ventricular arrhythmias but is not commonly utilized due to its side effects and availability of better alternatives.