A Patient Identified as in the Type of Remission Called

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient identified as in the type of remission called "maintenance therapy" suggests:

• A) a strong likelihood of long-term cessation from drug use.
• B) the patient no longer uses the substance as long as the patient is living in a controlled environment.
• C) the patient did not meet the criteria for a substance use disorder upon a follow up from the physician's office a few months later.
• D) that the patient may not be able withhold from using a drug without participating in an active treatment program.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Anxiety Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive worry, fear, and anxiety that significantly interferes with daily functioning.

Dependent Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an overreliance on others for emotional support and decision making.

Cognitive-Behaviorist

A practitioner of a psychological approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.