Cluster A, B, C Personality Disorders

A 28-year-old female with a 10-year history of unstable relationships, recurrent self-harm, intense fear of abandonment, and rapidly shifting emotions presents to the psychiatry clinic. She reports chronic feelings of emptiness and has made multiple suicide attempts. Which assessment tool would be most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis and assess severity of Borderline Personality Disorder?

A 28-year-old woman with lifelong patterns of fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, identity disturbance, and recurrent self-harm presents with acute suicidal ideation and impulsivity. Which is the drug of choice for acute symptom management in her condition?

Which of the following personality disorder clusters is characterized by dramatic, emotional, and erratic behavior?

A 45-year-old man is referred to psychiatry by his general practitioner after a workplace conflict. Colleagues describe him as suspicious, argumentative, and unwilling to delegate tasks. He has held the same job for 15 years but has had multiple conflicts with supervisors, whom he believes are 'out to get him.' He interprets neutral comments as personal insults and has filed three formal complaints against coworkers for perceived slights. He has few friends and avoids social gatherings, believing people are untrustworthy. He denies hearing voices or having delusions, and his cognitive function is intact. What is the most likely personality disorder diagnosis?

A 38-year-old man is evaluated for persistent interpersonal difficulties. He reports a lifelong pattern of suspicion toward others, reluctance to confide in people, and interpreting neutral comments as personal attacks. He avoids social gatherings and prefers solitude. He denies grandiose beliefs or magical thinking. Which of the following is NOT consistent with his clinical presentation?