The DSM-5 Replaced the DSM-IV-TR "Not Otherwise Specified" or NOS

question 9

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 replaced the DSM-IV-TR "Not Otherwise Specified" or NOS label with 2 additional categories: "Other specified disorder) " and ""Unspecified disorder) . Which of the following statements accurately represents the Unspecified diagnostic categories?

• A)The Unspecified diagnosis is considered when the practitioner considers the client's condition is time-limited; 6 months or less
• B)The Unspecified diagnosis is considered when the client has fewer than 3 symptoms of any of the disorders in a specific diagnostic classification
• C)The Unspecified diagnosis is used when the practitioner chooses not to specify the reason that criteria are not met for a specific disorder
• D)The unspecified diagnosis is used when the client shows symptoms in 2 or more)disorders in separate diagnostic classifications

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Definitions:

Heart Attack

A medical emergency characterized by the death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply.

Stroke

An event in the cardiovascular system in which a blood clot or plug of fat blocks an artery and cuts off the blood supply to a particular area of the brain.

Unplanned Pregnancy

An unplanned pregnancy occurs when a woman becomes pregnant without intending to prior to conception, often leading to challenging decisions and adjustments.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, leading to distorted perceptions of reality.