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What disorders make up Axis I
Clinical syndromes that are the focus of clinical attention (depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder)
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What disorders make up Axis II
Personality disorders and cognitive delays/mental retardation ("fixed" disorders/deficits in all social settings)
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What disorders make up Axis III
General medical conditions (CAD, HTN, HLD, alzheimer's dz, ETOH induced delirium)
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What disorders make up Axis IV
Psychosocial and environmental problems (divorce, drug use, bankruptcy)
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What disorders make up Axis V
Global assessment of function on 0-100 scale that rates the social, occupational, and psychological functioning of adults (how well a person meets the challenges of life)
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Components of the mental status exam (MSE)
- appearance and behavior
- speech and language
- mood
- thoughts and perceptions
- insight/judgment
- cognition
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