An individual with a history of antisocial personality disorder was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a serious car accident. Which comment on this behavior would be expected?

"I'm too ashamed to talk about it."

"I'm really sorry about all the people I've hurt."

"I just don't remember doing it."

"It's not my fault."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D. This response is consistent with the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, which include a lack of remorse, as well as a tendency to rationalize behavior or blame others. Individuals with this disorder often fail to accept responsibility for their actions and may exhibit behaviors that are impulsive, reckless, and violate the rights of others without feeling guilty.
A. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often lack remorse or empathy for the consequences of their actions and may not experience feelings of shame or guilt, even when their behavior results in harm to others.
B. Expressing genuine remorse or empathy for the harm caused to others is uncommon in individuals with antisocial personality disorder.
C. Claiming to have no memory of the behavior or the events leading up to it is a common defense mechanism used. This may serve to avoid accountability or responsibility for their actions, rather than indicating genuine memory impairment. However, it is not characteristic for antisocial personality disorder.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. Digoxin toxicity is a serious condition that can occur when there is too much digoxin in the body. It can lead to life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. One of the risk factors for digoxin toxicity is low blood levels of potassium, or hypokalemia.
A. Electrolyte imbalances, including hyponatremia (low sodium levels), can contribute to digoxin toxicity. However, a sodium level of 133 mg/dl alone does not directly indicate digoxin toxicity.
B. Blood glucose levels within the normal range (80-120 mg/dl) would not directly indicate digoxin toxicity.
D. Calcium levels within the normal range (8.5-10.5 mg/dl) do not directly indicate digoxin toxicity.

A. Conduct Disorder B. Autism Spectrum Disorder C. Oppositional Defiant Disorder D. Childhood depression

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Conduct Disorder is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules. It often includes aggressive behavior towards people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violations of rules.
B. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
C. Oppositional behavior is present in ODD but the severity and nature of the behaviors described in the scenario (prostitution, running away, and abuse towards parents) are more consistent with Conduct Disorder rather than ODD.
D. Childhood depression, also known as pediatric depressive disorder, involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or irritability that interfere with daily functioning.

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