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| superbdoc Total Posts: 273 | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 06:59 pm A 25 year old female presents with 2 year history of repetitive, irresistible thoughts of contamination with dirt associated with repetitive hand washing. She reports these thoughts to be her own and distressing, but is not able to overcome them along with medications. She is most likely to benefit from which of the following therapies ? A) Exposure and response prevention B) Systematic desensitization C) Assertiveness training D) Sensate focusing Correct Answer: A Please your views on the other options...it is behavior therapy methods.... 
Behaviour therapy & Psychotherapy are they same..?? Does it come within our scope..??  |
| superbdoc Total Posts: 273 | Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 07:39 am Body dysmorphia is seen in AOF except: a. Anorexia nervosa b. Acromegaly c. Non dominant parietal lobe lesion d. Dominant parietal lobe lesion e. Narcissistic personality disorder pls help  |
| superbdoc Total Posts: 273 | Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 05:49 pm Treatment of choice for severe depression with anxiety is ? A) Clomipramine B) Electroconvulsive therapy C) Fluoxetine D) Reserpine Please some1 explain... |
| superbdoc Total Posts: 273 | Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 09:49 pm Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder characterised by episodes of binge eating followed by intentional vomiting. Management * referral for specialist care is appropriate in all cases * cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is currently consider first-line treatment * interpersonal psychotherapy is also used but takes much longer than CBT * pharmacological treatments have a limited role - a trial of high-dose fluoxetine is currently licensed for bulimia but long-term data is lacking..... |