Which of the Following Is the Best Definition for Differential

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for differential diagnosis?

• A) A list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam
• B) A problem resulting from a disease or injury
• C) Another way of saying assessment
• D) The cause
• E) What the health care professional thinks the patient has

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) which the person feels driven to perform.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that cause distress or anxiety, often a feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, often aimed at reducing distress or preventing feared events.