Determining Mood and Affect Is an Important Part of the Mental

question 5

Multiple Choice

Determining mood and affect is an important part of the mental status exam. Although both of these terms refer to feeling states of the individual, it would be correct to say that affect is more than mood.

• A) immediate
• B) severe
• C) problematic
• D) stable

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Definitions:

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of pleasure in daily activities.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements, often caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.

Neuroleptic Drugs

These are a class of medications primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by blocking dopamine receptors.

Neurological Disorder

A disorder affecting the nervous system, often resulting in various dysfunctions related to movement, communication, or cognitive abilities.