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A series of multiple-choice questions related to psychiatric disorders and their treatments. The questions cover topics such as data collection during psychiatric interviews, recommended duration of treatment for panic disorder, effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and differential diagnosis for cyclothymic disorder. The document also includes questions related to dissociative amnesia, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, and somatic symptom disorder.
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Select the psychiatric disorder that occurs most commonly in patients hospitalized for medical problems and surgery. A. Depression B. Adjustment C. Bipolar D. Anxiety
What is the primary goal of data collection during the psychiatric interview? A. To obtain the family’s perception of the patient’s health and illness B. To explain the provider’s perception of the patient’s health and illness C. To obtain the patient’s perception of their health and illness D. To obtain statistics regarding the patient’s health and illness
Select the criteria in DSM-5 to diagnose a child with major depressive disorder. A. At least three symptoms including suicidal thoughts for three weeks B. At least five symptoms including violence toward others for three weeks C. At least three symptoms excluding substance abuse for two weeks D. At least five symptoms including irritable mood for two weeks
Behavioral theories hypothesize anxiety is: A. A conditioned response to a specific environmental stimulus B. The person’s feelings of living in a purposeless universe C. The result of psychic conflict between ID and EGO D. A result of an unconscious memory
What is the recommended duration of treatment with psychopharmacology of panic disorder once treatment becomes effective? A. 4-6 weeks B. 1-2 months C. 3-7 months D. 8-12 months
Select the two most effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents. A. SSRI antidepressants B. SNRI antidepressants C. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) D. Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
Select the mood disorder in which diagnosis requires symptoms present for at least two years. A. Major depression B. Dysthymia C. Bipolar II D. Cyclothymia
Select the youngest age range at which alarm therapy is effective to treat enuresis. A. 11 to 12 B. 9 to 10 C. 6 to 7 D. 5 to 6
Select the rating scale used to assess children and adolescents for ADHD. A. Connors B. CBCL C. Achenbach D. DISC
Select the preferred treatment for bulimia nervosa. A. Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) B. SNRI antidepressants C. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) D. Dynamic psychotherapy
Select the serious risk of treating cyclothymic patients with antidepressant drugs. A. Acute depression B. Manic episode C. Uncontrolled impulses D. Suicidal ideation
Select the time from occurrence of the stressor in which symptoms must appear to diagnose an adjustment disorder. A. 1 week B. 1 month C. 3 months D. 6 months
The following psychotherapy interventions is NOT a recommended in the treatment of PTSD: A. Behavioral Therapy B. Chelation Therapy C. Cognitive Therapy D. Hypnosis
Benzodiazepine treatment for anxiety conditions lasts for: A. 3 months B. 1 year C. indefinitely D. 6 weeks
Differential diagnosis for consideration when suspecting a cyclothymic disorder include: A. Seizures B. Substance abuse C. Narcissistic Personality Disorder D. All of the above
Select the best antidepressant alternative to fluoxetine to treat a patient suffering loss of sleep, appetite and weight for the past three months. A. Mirtazapine B. Citalopram C. Duloxetine D. Bupropion
Select the two comorbid disorders with which Pica occurs most commonly. A. Enuresis B. Encopresis C. Autism D. Intellectual disability
Select the neurotransmitter dysregulation that is most directly involved with OCD. A. Dopamine B. Norepinephrine C. Serotonin D. GABA
Select the rating scale used to assess response to antidepressant drug therapy. A. BDI B. MMSE C. BPRS D. HAM-D
Select the two types of symptom patterns common to OCD patients. A. Recurrent nightmares B. Flight of ideas C. Intrusive thoughts D. Contamination
What is the most IMMEDIATE consideration in assessing depression in adolescents? A. Sleep B. Safety C. Appetite D. Anger
Select the type of dissociative amnesia described by patient’s inability to recall any information about her or his family. A. Selective B. Localized C. Continuous D. Systematized
Select the disorder in which concurrent substance abuse occurs in 5% to 10% of patients. A. Bipolar I B. Bipolar II C. Major depression D. Cyclothymia
Select the behavior that best describes early onset bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. A. Aggression B. Withdrawal C. Panic D. Exhibition
Select the two methods to treat dissociative amnesia. A. Antipsychotic drugs B. Cognitive therapy C. Hypnosis D. Psychoanalysis