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Question 55

DSMIV-TR is used most frequently in what type of healthcare setting?

    Correct Answer: A

    DSMIV-TR, which stands for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is used to diagnose, classify, and treat mental health disorders. Thus, it is most frequently used in behavioral health centers, where mental health professionals assess and provide treatment for various mental disorders.

Discussion
Raffi

DSM stands for Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders, where IV indicates the edition number (IV=Fourth), where TR means, Text-Review. This manual published by the AMA (American Psychiatric Association) to diagnose, study and treat patients with mental disorders.

Atieno

Stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and 4th is t he no of Edition or the Text Revision published by American Psychiatric Association (APA)