Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders ( 36 Questions)
The statement that medication will provide immediate relief from all symptoms is an overgeneralization. While medication can help alleviate symptoms, the relief might not be immediate and might not cover all symptoms comprehensively.
Medication modifying self-image and values is not a recognized benefit of pharmacological treatment for OCD. This choice does not align with the established mechanisms of action of the medications used for OCD.
The correct answer. Medication's potential to reduce the severity of obsessions and compulsions is a relevant benefit to highlight. While it might not eliminate symptoms entirely, it can make them more manageable and improve the individual's overall quality of life.
The statement that medication will eliminate the need for any psychotherapeutic interventions is overly optimistic. A comprehensive treatment approach for OCD often includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy for optimal results.
Choice A rationale:
The statement that medication will provide immediate relief from all symptoms is an overgeneralization. While medication can help alleviate symptoms, the relief might not be immediate and might not cover all symptoms comprehensively.
Choice B rationale:
Medication modifying self-image and values is not a recognized benefit of pharmacological treatment for OCD. This choice does not align with the established mechanisms of action of the medications used for OCD.
Choice C rationale:
The correct answer. Medication's potential to reduce the severity of obsessions and compulsions is a relevant benefit to highlight. While it might not eliminate symptoms entirely, it can make them more manageable and improve the individual's overall quality of life.
Choice D rationale:
The statement that medication will eliminate the need for any psychotherapeutic interventions is overly optimistic. A comprehensive treatment approach for OCD often includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy for optimal results.