A 34-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands because of intrusive fears of contamination. She recognizes the thoughts as excessive but

Question

A 34-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands because of intrusive fears of contamination. She recognizes the thoughts as excessive but feels intense anxiety if she resists. Skin is cracked from washing. She has no psychosis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Specific phobia

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Delusional disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

OCD — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 34-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands because of intrusive fears of contamination. She recognizes the thoughts as excessive but feels intense anxiety if she resists. Skin is cracked from washing. She has no psychosis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?