Question 1

To diagnose a patient with binge eating, a binge is defined as occurring at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  Once a week for 3 months. 
B)  Twice a week for 6 months 
C)  Three times a week for 3 months 
D)  At least 12 times in a year 
A)  Once a week for 3 months. 
B)  Twice a week for 6 months 
C)  Three times a week for 3 months 
D)  At least 12 times in a year A

Question 2

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common obsession:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is that of contamination and washing or avoidance of a particular object that is contaminated 
B)  Involves repetitive behaviors in response to preoccupations with perceived flaws in physical appearance 
C)  Is a marked fear of being the center of attention or behaving in a way that will result in embarrassment or humiliation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Is that of contamination and washing or avoidance of a particular object that is contaminated 
B)  Involves repetitive behaviors in response to preoccupations with perceived flaws in physical appearance 
C)  Is a marked fear of being the center of attention or behaving in a way that will result in embarrassment or humiliation 
D)  None of the above A

Question 3

Which of the following questions is not used to diagnose an individual with anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Do you think your current weight is normal or excessive?" 
B)  "Do you think that any part of your body is still too fat?" 
C)  "Do you have concern or fear about gaining weight even though you are underweight?" 
D)  "Do you want to gain weight?" 
A)  "Do you think your current weight is normal or excessive?" 
B)  "Do you think that any part of your body is still too fat?" 
C)  "Do you have concern or fear about gaining weight even though you are underweight?" 
D)  "Do you want to gain weight?" D

Question 4

Which of the following is true about separation anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a fear mainly expressed by children and adolescents under age 18. 
B)  It is a fear limited to children under age 8. 
C)  A duration of 6 weeks is required to minimize overdiagnosis of transient fears. 
D)  A and C 
A)  It is a fear mainly expressed by children and adolescents under age 18. 
B)  It is a fear limited to children under age 8. 
C)  A duration of 6 weeks is required to minimize overdiagnosis of transient fears. 
D)  A and C

Question 5

Clinical depression with mixed features:

Accepted Answer

A)  Indicates at least three manic symptoms coexist with a major depressive episode 
B)  Is more prevalent in older adults than adolescents and young adults 
C)  Decreases the likelihood that the illness exists in a bipolar spectrum 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Indicates at least three manic symptoms coexist with a major depressive episode 
B)  Is more prevalent in older adults than adolescents and young adults 
C)  Decreases the likelihood that the illness exists in a bipolar spectrum 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following mental health disorders commonly affects substance abusers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Antisocial personality 
C)  Mania 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Antisocial personality 
C)  Mania 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

A schizoaffective disorder is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood component coexisting with the schizophrenic symptoms 
B)  Thought disorder that comes and goes 
C)  Psychotic disorder with substance abuse 
D)  Schizophrenia with auditory and visual hallucinations 
A)  Mood component coexisting with the schizophrenic symptoms 
B)  Thought disorder that comes and goes 
C)  Psychotic disorder with substance abuse 
D)  Schizophrenia with auditory and visual hallucinations

Question 8

A manic episode is a distinct period of a persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 week 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  3 months 
D)  6 months 
A)  1 week 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  3 months 
D)  6 months

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true regarding phobia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The anxiety associated with phobia is out of proportion to the actual danger or threat in the situation. 
B)  Diagnosis is based on the presence of symptoms for at least a 6-week duration. 
C)  Persons with phobias have apprehension of a future attack, which is referred to as anticipatory anxiety. 
D)  Diagnosis is made at any age. 
A)  The anxiety associated with phobia is out of proportion to the actual danger or threat in the situation. 
B)  Diagnosis is based on the presence of symptoms for at least a 6-week duration. 
C)  Persons with phobias have apprehension of a future attack, which is referred to as anticipatory anxiety. 
D)  Diagnosis is made at any age.

Question 10

In bereavement-associated depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidepressant medications usually do not provide relief 
B)  The same antidepressants used for nonbereavement depression can provide relief 
C)  Only SSRI antidepressants can provide relief for grieving individuals 
D)  Only TCA antidepressants can provide relief for bereaved individuals 
A)  Antidepressant medications usually do not provide relief 
B)  The same antidepressants used for nonbereavement depression can provide relief 
C)  Only SSRI antidepressants can provide relief for grieving individuals 
D)  Only TCA antidepressants can provide relief for bereaved individuals

Question 11

A significant physical finding in females with anorexia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An irregular menstrual cycle or amenorrhea 
B)  Hair loss 
C)  Ascites 
D)  Esophageal tear 
A)  An irregular menstrual cycle or amenorrhea 
B)  Hair loss 
C)  Ascites 
D)  Esophageal tear

Question 12

For premenstrual dysphoric disorder the clinician should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the patient a trial of an SSRI to see if it relieves symptoms 
B)  Recognize that oral contraceptives can relieve symptoms 
C)  Ask the patient to keep a diary of mood and menses for 2 months 
D)  Diagnose the disorder only if the patient exhibits psychotic symptoms 
A)  Give the patient a trial of an SSRI to see if it relieves symptoms 
B)  Recognize that oral contraceptives can relieve symptoms 
C)  Ask the patient to keep a diary of mood and menses for 2 months 
D)  Diagnose the disorder only if the patient exhibits psychotic symptoms

Question 13

All of the following are true regarding depression except:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is associated with a 25% lifetime prevalence 
B)  There is a 50% risk of recurrence after one episode 
C)  There is a 70% risk of recurrence after two episodes 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  It is associated with a 25% lifetime prevalence 
B)  There is a 50% risk of recurrence after one episode 
C)  There is a 70% risk of recurrence after two episodes 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 14

Abuse of alcohol or street drugs is a frequent cause of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mania 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Depression 
D)  Hypomania 
A)  Mania 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Depression 
D)  Hypomania

Question 15

It is important for the clinician to recognize that elderly patients may present with drug-induced psychosis, particularly with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta blocker drugs 
B)  Anticholinergic drugs 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  Antiviral agents 
A)  Beta blocker drugs 
B)  Anticholinergic drugs 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  Antiviral agents

Question 16

High distractibility or leaving projects unfinished is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypomania 
B)  Mania 
C)  Obsession 
D)  Cyclothymic disorder 
A)  Hypomania 
B)  Mania 
C)  Obsession 
D)  Cyclothymic disorder

Question 17

Patients with anxiety frequently complain of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest pain 
B)  Dizziness 
C)  Generalized rash 
D)  Chronic fatigue 
A)  Chest pain 
B)  Dizziness 
C)  Generalized rash 
D)  Chronic fatigue

Question 18

Hypomania is different from mania in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypomania does not cause impaired social or occupational functioning 
B)  Hypomania requires hospitalization 
C)  Mania can endure for a longer period of time than hypomania 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  Hypomania does not cause impaired social or occupational functioning 
B)  Hypomania requires hospitalization 
C)  Mania can endure for a longer period of time than hypomania 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 19

Which of the following medications may cause depression in some individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allopurinol 
B)  Statin anti-lipidemia drugs 
C)  Levodopa 
D)  Retin-A 
A)  Allopurinol 
B)  Statin anti-lipidemia drugs 
C)  Levodopa 
D)  Retin-A

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recent studies suggest that chronic anxiety disorders may increase the rate of cardiovascular-related mortality. 
B)  Women are 60% more likely than men to experience an anxiety disorder over their lifetime. 
C)  Men are 60% more likely than women to experience an anxiety disorder over their lifetime 
D)  Approximately 50% of patients with anxiety present primarily with somatic complaints in primary care and emergency department settings. 
A)  Recent studies suggest that chronic anxiety disorders may increase the rate of cardiovascular-related mortality. 
B)  Women are 60% more likely than men to experience an anxiety disorder over their lifetime. 
C)  Men are 60% more likely than women to experience an anxiety disorder over their lifetime 
D)  Approximately 50% of patients with anxiety present primarily with somatic complaints in primary care and emergency department settings.

Exam 17: Psychiatric Mental Health

To diagnose a patient with binge eating, a binge is defined as occurring at least:

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common obsession:

Which of the following questions is not used to diagnose an individual with anorexia?

Which of the following is true about separation anxiety?

Clinical depression with mixed features:

Which of the following mental health disorders commonly affects substance abusers?

A schizoaffective disorder is characterized by:

A manic episode is a distinct period of a persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least:

Which of the following statements is not true regarding phobia?

In bereavement-associated depression:

A significant physical finding in females with anorexia is:

For premenstrual dysphoric disorder the clinician should:

All of the following are true regarding depression except:

Abuse of alcohol or street drugs is a frequent cause of:

It is important for the clinician to recognize that elderly patients may present with drug-induced psychosis, particularly with:

High distractibility or leaving projects unfinished is characteristic of:

Patients with anxiety frequently complain of all of the following except:

Hypomania is different from mania in that:

Which of the following medications may cause depression in some individuals?

Which of the following statements is true regarding anxiety disorders?

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