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• What is the website for model answers for the Mock MCQ exam?

  http://www.psychtraining.org/Mock-exams.html
  exam resources
• How often is the MCQ exam written?

  Once a year
  exam frequency
• What should candidates do if taking the Mock MCQ exam in printed format?

  Use the question booklet and a scantron answer sheet
  exam format
• Which subscales of the Child Behaviour Checklist are most likely to be abnormal in a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder?

  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Social problems
  • Anxiety/depression
  psychology autism behavior
• What area of the brain is most associated with Alzheimer's disease?

  • Hippocampus
  neurology alzheimer's brain
• What is the relationship between methamphetamine and Svetlana's cardiac status?

  • Methamphetamine can cause cardiomyopathy
  • Endocarditis with vegetations on the tricuspid valve
  • Pulmonary embolism
  substance_abuse cardiology methamphetamine
• Which is the highest potency antipsychotic in the following list?

  • Risperidone
  psychopharmacology antipsychotics medication
• What is the most likely associated anti-epileptic medication for Ahmed?

  • Lamotrigine
  neurology epilepsy medication
• Which symptom is most likely a unique symptom of depression rather than a side effect of antidepressants?

  • Loss of interest in sex
  psychology depression symptoms
• What investigation is most likely to reveal the cause of Jeff's sexual dysfunction?

  • Paliperidone Palmitate treatment
  psychopharmacology sexual_dysfunction schizophrenia
• What is Jeff's age and complaint regarding his health?

  • Age: 22
  • Complaint: Sexual dysfunction
  health patient_case
• What medication has Jeff been treated with and how often?

  • Medication: Paliperidone Palmitate
  • Dosage: 100mg IMI
  • Frequency: Every 4 weeks for the past 4 months
  pharmacology treatment
• What is the most appropriate test to consider for Jeff's sexual dysfunction?

  • Test Options:
  • A. Glycated haemoglobin
  • B. Liver function
  • C. Mid-stream urine analysis
  • D. Renal function
  • E. Serum lipids
  • F. Serum prolactin
  • G. Serum testosterone
  • H. Thyroid function
  diagnosis tests
• What cognitive issues are associated with Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

  • Symptoms:
  • Absent mindedness
  • Day dreaming
  • Loss of train of thought
  • Poor time management
  • Difficulty organizing complex tasks
  mental_health schizotypal
• What is the most accurate explanation for cognitive deficits in Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

  • Answer Options:
  • A. Caused by social anxiety
  • B. Cognitive deficits
  • C. Cognitive-perceptual deficits
  • D. Dissociative symptoms
  • E. Psychotic symptoms
  • F. Secondary to comorbid dementia
  • G. Secondary to comorbid depression
  • H. Secondary to comorbid substance use
  mental_health diagnosis
• What is the most appropriate statement regarding Stavros's post-operative pain management?

  • Patient: Stavros on Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST)
  • Answer Options:
  • A. Education and anxiety alleviation
  • B. Pre-existing OST medications sufficient
  • C. OST may cause hypoalgesia
  • D. Non-opioid analgesics best
  • E. Administer full OST doses and additional opioids
  pain_management opioids
• What are the symptoms of Miko's condition?

  • Age: 20
  • Mood: Low but reactive
  • Recent Achievement: Master's degree
  • Symptoms:
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Heavy feelings in arms
  • Excessive sleepiness
  mental_health patient_case
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Miko?

  • Diagnosis Options:
  • A. Acute Stress Disorder
  • B. Adjustment Disorder
  • C. Bipolar affective Disorder
  • D. Dysthymia
  • E. Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • F. Major Depressive episode
  • G. Major Depressive episode with atypical features
  • H. Specific Phobia
  diagnosis mental_health
• What is a statement regarding epigenetics that is not correct?

  • Answer Options:
  • A. Chronic drug abuse affects chromatin structure
  • B. Chronic environmental factors cause long-term changes
  • C. DNA methylation involved in schizophrenia
  • D. Epigenetic drift observed in specific genes
  • E. Gene-environment interactions
  epigenetics genetics
• What genes have shown epigenetic drift?

  • Dopamine receptor 4
  • Serotonin transporter
  • X-linked monoamine oxidase
  genetics epigenetics
• How do 5-HTTLPR variants affect depression risk?

  Gene-environment interactions with stressful life events influence risk for those with one or both short alleles.
  genetics depression
• What is linked to depressive-like behaviours?

  Changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression.
  neuroscience depression
• What is the effect of long-term opiate abuse?

  Associated with histone modifications that suppress BDNF gene expression in the ventral tegmental area.
  substance_abuse neuroscience
• What results from the presence of BDNF promoter?

  Depressive-like symptoms under stressful conditions.
  neuroscience depression
• What is the proportion of schizophrenia groups?

  • 10%: small number of episodes, no decline
  • 20%: intermittent episodes, good function
  • 70%: chronic deteriorating course
  psychology schizophrenia
• What are Klaus's symptoms?

  • Delusions
  • Occasional forgetfulness
  • Respiratory symptoms: coughing and dyspnoea
  psychology diagnosis
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Klaus?

  Select from: - Graves’ Disease - Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis - Limbic Encephalitis - Multiple Sclerosis - Rheumatoid Arthritis - Sarcoidosis - Sydenham’s Chorea - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  psychology diagnosis
• What attachment style does Jimmie demonstrate?

  Jimmie plays with one toy, shows little response to mother returning, indicating an anxious-avoidant attachment style.
  psychology attachment
• What is true about personality disorder patterns?

  The enduring pattern is stable and of long duration.
  psychology personality_disorder
• What is the diagnosis for John, a 48-year-old lawyer with rapid cognitive deterioration?

  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
  • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
  • Depression
  • Huntingtons Disease
  • Neurosyphillis
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  medicine diagnosis
• What is the most accurate statement regarding depression in substance misusers?

  • Almost all people who abuse substances have underlying untreated depression
  • Assessment of an intoxicated person is valueless
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be beneficial
  • Depressive symptoms are not linked to early relapse
  • Engagement with addiction treatment may worsen symptoms
  • Abstinence will improve mood
  • Treat depression before treating substance misuse
  medicine depression
• What is a predictor of the nocebo phenomenon?

  • Alexithymic traits
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Neuroticism
  • Past experience of adverse side effects
  • Belief of sensitivity to side effects
  • Expectation of adverse side effects
  • Suggestibility
  • Treatment response
  medicine nocebo
• What is the diagnosis for Shane, a 48-year-old man with schizophrenia treated with Zuclopenthixol?

  • Benztropine Overdose
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypernatraemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • Neurosyphilis
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Opiate Overdose
  • Phaeochromocytoma
  • Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
  • Wilson’s Disease
  medicine diagnosis
• What is a sign or symptom associated with catatonic schizophrenia?

  • Facial tics
  • Feeling dead inside
  • Posturing
  • Repeating the interviewer’s speech
  • Saying the same phrase repeatedly
  • Staring
  • Turning away from the interviewer
  • Verbigeration
  medicine schizophrenia
• What does established evidence regarding lithium show?

  • It decreases aggression
  • It decreases impulsivity
  • More effective than anticonvulsants in preventing depressive episodes
  medicine lithium
• What does lithium do in terms of aggression?

  It decreases aggression
  psychopharmacology lithium
• What effect does lithium have on impulsivity?

  It decreases impulsivity
  psychopharmacology lithium
• How effective is lithium compared to anticonvulsants in preventing depressive episodes?

  It is more effective than anticonvulsants in preventing depressive episodes
  psychopharmacology lithium
• How effective is lithium compared to anticonvulsants in preventing manic episodes?

  It is more effective than anticonvulsants in preventing manic episodes
  psychopharmacology lithium
• What is one potential benefit of lithium in unipolar depression?

  It may reduce suicidal ideation in unipolar depression
  psychopharmacology lithium
• How is lithium used in unipolar depression?

  Lithium is a useful augmentation strategy in unipolar depression
  psychopharmacology lithium
• What effect does lithium have on suicidal ideation in bipolar depression?

  Lithium may reduce suicidal ideation in bipolar depression
  psychopharmacology lithium
• What impact does lithium have on completed suicide?

  Lithium may prevent completed suicide
  psychopharmacology lithium
• What happens when lithium is abruptly stopped?

  Rebound mania occurs in 50% of those abruptly stopping lithium
  psychopharmacology lithium
• Who is the most associated figure with the theory of deontology?

  Immanuel Kant
  ethics deontology
• Which substance is diazepam not useful for detoxification from?

  Gamma butyrolactone
  substance detoxification
• What is the most appropriate answer for the phrase 'and with its head, he went galumphing back'?

  Neologism
  psychology language
• What is the most appropriate next intervention for Stefan after a tardive seizure post-ECT?

  Diazepam intravenous injection
  clinical ect
• What psychological process is Wanda experiencing by seeing a life coach?

  Flight into health
  psychology psychotherapy
• What is a feature of posttraumatic stress disorder that is least accurate?

  Auditory hallucinations
  psychology ptsd
• What are some symptoms of PTSD?

  • Auditory hallucinations
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Flashbacks
  • Hypervigilance
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Nightmares
  • Restricted range of affect
  ptsd symptoms
• What is the proportion of initial diagnoses of schizophrenia made in people less than 30 years old?

  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 30%
  • 40%
  • 60%
  • 75%
  • 90%
  schizophrenia diagnosis
• Which DSM-5 diagnosis requires symptoms from age 15 onwards?

  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • Personality Change due to Another Medical Condition
  dsm-5 personality_disorders
• What aspects does early cannabis use in adolescence affect?

  • Executive function
  • Identity formation
  • IQ
  • Learning and memory
  • Motivation and mood
  • Processing speed
  • Pruning
  • School performance
  cannabis adolescence functioning
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Philip, a 56-year-old man with personality change and emotional detachment?

  • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
  • Depression
  • Frontal variant of Alzheimer's disease
  • Frontotemporal dementia
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  diagnosis philip
• Which substance directly increases extracellular dopamine?

  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
  • 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
  • Nicotine
  • Opiates
  • Stimulants
  substance dopamine
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Jodie, aged 26, feeling overwhelmed after diabetes diagnosis?

  • Acute stress disorder
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Dissociative fugue
  • Generalised anxiety disorder
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Somatic Symptom Disorder
  diagnosis jodie
• Which drug has not been reported to increase suicidal thinking and behavior?

  • (Options not provided)
  suicidal_thoughts drugs
• What is the most accurate answer regarding the risk of suicidal thinking and behaviour?

  B. Atomoxetine has not been reported as an adverse effect.
  pharmacology suicide drugs
• What is a positive symptom cluster occurring in schizophrenia?

  B. Delusions, hallucinations, thought disorder
  psychology schizophrenia symptoms
• What is Janine's likely diagnosis based on her symptoms?

  D. Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder
  psychology diagnosis ocpd
• What is the most accurate statement regarding Sean's psychosis?

  E. Sean's risk of developing psychosis was increased by his drug misuse
  psychology substance_abuse psychosis
• What medication is most likely implicated in Dave's insomnia?

  H. Trazodone
  pharmacology medication insomnia
• Which symptom is not a feature of serotonergic syndrome?

  E. Enuresis
  psychology serotonin syndrome
• What medication is most likely implicated in Rhona's case with generalized epilepsy and flu-like symptoms?

  • Carbamazepine
  • Clobazam
  • Lacosamide
  • Lamotrigine
  • Levetiracetam
  • Phenobarbitone
  • Phenytoin
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Topiramate
  epilepsy medications clinical
• Which antidepressant is most likely to increase heart rate?

  • Amitriptyline
  • Citalopram
  • Fluoxetine
  • Mirtazepine
  • Moclobemide
  • Paroxetine
  • Phenelzine
  • Sertraline
  • Trazodone
  antidepressants heart_rate clinical
• What is the most sensitive option for monitoring alcohol use in a parent with a history of alcohol use disorder?

  • Alcohol breath test
  • Carbohydrate deficient transferrin
  • HbA1C
  • Liver functions: GGT, AST, ALT
  • Mean cell volume MCV and HDL-C
  • Serum ethanol
  • Serum folate and thiamine
  alcohol monitoring clinical
• What is the most relevant initial investigation for Anjuli with mood swings and personality change?

  • CT head
  • Full blood count
  • HbA1C
  • Liver function
  • MRI head
  • Renal function
  • Thyroid function
  • Urinary catecholamines
  investigation mood clinical
• Which of the following is NOT associated with Alzheimer's Disease?

  • APP mutations
  • CADASIL
  • Neurofibrillary tangles
  • Plaques
  • Presenilin mutations
  • Synaptic dysfunction
  • Tau protein
  alzheimer's disease clinical
• What family therapy techniques are used in Maudsley Family Based Therapy for eating disorders?

  • Circular questioning, triangulation, individual autonomy
  • Developmental stages, parental relationship, family life-cycle
  • Internalisation of the disorder, individual autonomy, developing independence
  • Motivational interviewing, autonomy, circular questioning
  • Confrontation, paradoxical interventions
  • Parental alignment, re-organising family roles, externalisation of the disorder
  • Psychoeducation regarding nutrition, boundary-setting
  therapy eating_disorders clinical
• What is the approximate proportion of autistic individuals who experience auditory hallucinations?

  • A. 10%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 20%
  • D. 30%
  • E. 50%
  • F. 70%
  • G. 80%
  autism hallucinations
• Which disorder do the NICE guidelines recommend not to treat with benzodiazepines?

  • A. Alcohol Use Disorder
  • B. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • C. Depression
  • D. Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • E. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • F. Panic Disorder
  • G. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • H. Social Anxiety Disorder
  nice benzodiazepines
• Regarding ADHD and substance misuse, which statement is the least accurate?

  • A. Abstinence may be more difficult for people with ADHD
  • B. Early use of stimulant medication increases the later risk of substance misuse
  • C. Novelty seeking and reactive disinhibition in ADHD may increase risk
  • D. Substance use can be seen as self-medication for patients with ADHD
  • E. Risk of substance misuse in adulthood increased in those with ADHD in childhood
  • F. Shared genetic factors in the aetiology of both ADHD and substance misuse
  adhd substance_misuse
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Rosa, a 26-year-old woman with low energy, tiredness, depression, photosensitivity, weight loss, and mild proteinuria?

  • A. Graves’ Disease
  • B. Gullian-Barré Syndrome
  • C. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • D. Limbic Encephalitis
  • E. Multiple Sclerosis
  • F. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • G. Sarcoidosis
  • H. Sydenham’s Chorea
  • I. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  diagnosis rosa
• What is the fifth dimension of the “Big 5” personality traits?

  • A. Ambition
  • B. Harm Avoidance
  • C. Obsessionality
  • D. Openness
  • E. Passivity
  • F. Persistence
  • G. Psychoticism
  • H. Self-Directedness
  personality big5
• Which option can decrease serum Lithium levels?

  • A. Ace Inhibitors
  • B. Beta blockers
  • C. Caffeine
  • D. Carbamazepine
  • E. Metronidazole
  • F. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
  • G. Phenytoin
  • H. Thiazide diuretics
  • I. Topiramate
  • J. Verapamil
  lithium medication
• What is the lowest potency antipsychotic in the following list?

  • Aripiprazole
  • Clopenthixol
  • Clotiapine
  • Clozapine
  • Olanzapine
  • Risperidone
  • Sertindole
  • Ziprasidone
  medicine antipsychotics
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Katie, a 35-year-old who avoids supermarkets due to anxiety?

  • Agoraphobia with Panic Disorder
  • Agoraphobia without Panic Disorder
  • Acrophobia
  • Claustrophobia
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  psychology diagnosis
• What are the presenting symptoms of Gina, aged 56, with Wernicke’s encephalopathy?

  • Abnormal gait
  • Incontinence
  • Confusion
  • Confabulation
  • Significant memory deficits
  • Ataxia
  • Ophthalmoplegia
  medicine symptoms
• Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperventilation?

  • Chest tightness
  • Clammy hands
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Feelings of unreality
  • Frequent yawning
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Muscle cramps
  • Sweating
  • Tingling around mouth
  • Tremor
  medicine symptoms
• What is the most appropriate ethical principle when a hospital ethics committee approves all research proposals?

  • Autonomy
  • Beneficence
  • Compassion
  • Ethical relativism
  • Justice
  • Non-maleficence
  • Stigma
  • Utilitarianism
  ethics medicine
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Rami, a 22-year-old who avoids public speaking and eating in front of people?

  • Agoraphobia
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Delusional disorder
  • Normal shyness
  • Panic Disorder
  • Schizoid personality disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Specific Phobia
  psychology diagnosis
• What psychiatric condition is associated with Brucellosis?

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bipolar Affective disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  psychiatry brucellosis
• What is the most appropriate treatment for Mrs. Singh?

  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypernatraemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Neurosyphilis
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Phaeochromocytoma
  • Wilson’s Disease
  treatment haemodialysis
• What is a main focus of CBT for anxiety disorders in children?

  • Behavioural experiments
  • Cognitive restructuring
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Fear hierarchies
  • Self-acceptance
  • Skills training
  • Systematic exposure
  • Trigger identification
  cbt anxiety children
• What is the most likely explanation for Sammy's negative amphetamine test?

  • Despite a negative test, he may be using amphetamine as the half-life in the urine is only 48 hours
  • Despite a negative urine test, he may be using amphetamine as it is only detected in the urine for up to 48 hours after last use
  • His negative urine test indicates that he has not been using amphetamine, because it is detected in the urine for up to five days after use
  • Laboratory error caused the negative test
  • The negative urine test may be caused by Sammy having only used small doses of amphetamine recently
  psychosis amphetamine
• Which auditory hallucinations are most often experienced?

  • Continuous quiet speaking with no gaps
  • Continuous voices screaming loudly
  • Intermittent speech with variable gaps
  • Voices making animal noises
  • Voices speaking in the first person
  • Voices waking the sufferer from sleep
  • Voices with an echoing quality
  auditory hallucinations
• What is the current evidence regarding links between cannabis and psychotic illness?

  • History of drug use and the experience of psychotic symptoms are commonly exaggerated by participants in clinical trials. This is a confounding factor in interpreting the evidence about potential links
  • In several studies, the frequency of reported cannabis use has been associated with increased reporting of unusual thoughts and perceptions.
  cannabis psychosis
• What is the association between cannabis use and unusual thoughts?

  Increased reporting of unusual thoughts and perceptions.
  cannabis psychology
• What is the likelihood that the association between cannabis use and psychotic symptoms is due to chance?

  Likely that it has arisen by chance according to some studies.
  cannabis psychology
• What have several large studies shown about cannabis use in young people?

  Increased rate of schizophrenia is associated with cannabis use.
  cannabis schizophrenia
• What provides stronger evidence for the link between cannabis and psychosis?

  Plausible neurophysiological mechanisms through which cannabis might cause psychosis.
  cannabis psychology
• Who is associated with the seven-factor model of temperament and character?

  Robert Cloninger is the most associated figure.
  psychology temperament
• Which SSRI is most commonly associated with anticholinergic effects?

  Paroxetine is most commonly associated with anticholinergic effects.
  medication ssri
• What effects are most likely for Jessie, who takes MDMA?

  • Anxiety
  • Emotional warmth
  • Increased energy
  • Enhanced sensory perception
  mdma effects
• What is the recommended treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in children?

  Sertraline is recommended for treatment.
  ptsd treatment
• What proportion of prisoners have symptoms of psychosis?

  Approximately 10% of prisoners have symptoms of psychosis.
  psychosis prison
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Bill, who believes his family is trying to harm him?

  Delirium is the most likely diagnosis.
  diagnosis delirium
• What disorder is indicated by wandering off when trying to talk with someone?

  • Acute stress disorder
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Delirium
  • Dementia
  • Delusional disorder
  • Dissociative fugue
  • Factitious disorder
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Temporal lobe epilepsy
  mental_health disorders
• What are the symptoms of the patient referred for bingeing, vomiting, and purging?

  • Bingeing
  • Vomiting
  • Purging several times a day
  mental_health eating_disorders
• What abnormal finding is most worrying from bingeing and purging?

  • High pancreatic amylase
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Hypernatraemia
  • Hypochloraemia
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Low serum phosphate
  • Raised transaminases
  medical biochemistry
• What is the prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder in North American outpatient clinics?

  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 30%
  • 35%
  • 40%
  mental_health statistics
• What medication is Joe taking for Major Depression?

  • Citalopram
  mental_health medications
• What promotes erections through direct effects on blood vessels?

  • Acetylcholine
  • Dopamine
  • Nitric oxide
  • Noradrenaline
  • One to two glasses of red wine daily
  • Serotonin
  • Smoking cannabis
  • Use of pornography
  sexual_health physiology
• Which diseases are not examples of parenchymatous brain disease?

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Huntington's chorea
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Pick's disease
  • Progressive supranuclear palsy
  • Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome
  • Wilson's disease
  neurology diseases
• What is a recommendation for opiate withdrawal?

  • Alpha2-adrenergic agonists should be used.
  • Benzodiazepines should be used to lessen withdrawal symptoms and anxiety.
  • Buprenorphine can be used for rapid withdrawal of opioids.
  • Methadone is the treatment of choice for short duration.
  • Methadone should be avoided for long-term substitution.
  • Slowly tapering doses of opioids without adjunctive medication is recommended.
  addiction treatment
• What medication can induce or exacerbate tics?

  • Atomoxetine
  • Carbamazepine
  psychiatry medications
• What medication can induce or exacerbate tics?

  • Atomoxetine
  pharmacology tics
• What are the main neurotransmitters targeted in long-term schizophrenia treatment?

  • Dopamine
  • Serotonin
  neurotransmitters schizophrenia
• What is the diagnosis for Julie, who avoids dogs and has panic attacks?

  • Cynophobia
  psychology phobias
• What is the diagnosis for Anton, who needs excessive advice for decisions?

  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  psychology personality_disorders
• What medication is likely causing thinning hair in Minh?

  • Topiramate
  pharmacology side_effects
• What is the least accurate statement regarding breastfeeding and IV opioid dependence?

  • Breastfeeding is not recommended in women on methadone maintenance therapy
  pharmacology breastfeeding
• What is a symptom of depression that is more likely in adults than adolescents?

  • Fatigue
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Feelings of worthlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Poor concentration
  • Sensitivity to criticism
  • Social withdrawal
  • Suicidal ideation
  depression symptoms
• What behavioral therapy technique does a girl with excoriation disorder use?

  • Rubbing a polished stone in her pocket when she has impulses to skin-pick.
  behavioral_therapy excoriation_disorder
• Which treatment is contraindicated for a woman with a history of depression and no past history of mania?

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Haloperidol
  • Lorazepam
  • Lithium Carbonate
  • Olanzapine
  • Quetiapine
  • Sodium Valproate
  • Zopiclone
  mania treatment_contraindication
• What are the types of hallucinations ranked from most common to least common in psychotic people?

  • Auditory
  • Visual
  • Tactile
  • Olfactory
  hallucinations psychosis
• Who described ten different psychopathic personality types?

  • Emil Kraepelin
  • Ernst Kretschmer
  • Jean Piaget
  • Kurt Schneider
  • Robert Koch
  • Philippe Pinel
  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing
  • Sigmund Freud
  • William Sheldon
  psychopathy historical_figures
• What is the simplest and most effective behavior change technique for alcohol misuse?

  • Attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Encouraging removal of all alcohol in the patient’s household
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Random breath alcohol tests
  • Regular liver function tests
  • Self-monitoring of alcohol consumption
  alcohol_misuse behavior_change
• Dementia Pugilistica is seen in which condition?

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Huntington's chorea
  • Korsakoff's dementia
  • Myxoedema
  • Neurosyphilis
  dementia conditions
• What is Dementia Pugilistica associated with?

  • Punch drunk syndrome
  neurology dementia
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Mr. Kovac?

  • Major depressive episode with psychotic features
  psychiatry diagnosis
• What condition did Dan present with?

  • Schizophrenia
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizure
  psychiatry diagnosis
• What is the diagnosis for Jerome's symptoms?

  • Cataplexy
  neurology diagnosis
• What is the approximate proportion of people with psychosis experiencing visual hallucinations?

  • 25%
  psychiatry psychosis
• What is Hannah's most accurate diagnosis?

  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  psychiatry diagnosis
• What strategies are included in Motivational Interviewing?

  • Supporting a realistic view of change
  psychology therapy
• What are some Motivational Interviewing strategies for a client with substance abuse?

  • Support realistic view of change through small steps
  • Identify high risk situations
  • Find reinforcers for positive change
  • Assess level of social support
  psychology motivationalinterviewing
• In Prochaska and DiClemente’s model, which state of change is appropriate for the strategies mentioned?

  • Preparation
  psychology prochaska diclemente
• What symptoms does Tanya present with after eating Marmite?

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Pulse: 120/min
  • Blood pressure: 210/110mmHg
  medicine symptoms
• What is the most appropriate treatment for Tanya's symptoms?

  • Phentolamine
  medicine treatment
• What symptoms does Dmitri complain of after viral gastroenteritis?

  • Tremor
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness
  medicine symptoms
• What is the most appropriate investigation for Dmitri?

  • Serum Lithium level
  medicine investigation
• Which side effect is not common with Amitriptyline?

  • Arthralgia
  medicine sideeffects
• What are the symptoms of Kwan after his spinal injury?

  • Insomnia
  • Wakes up screaming
  • Verbally abusive
  • Irritable
  medicine symptoms
• What is the most likely diagnosis for Kwan?

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  medicine diagnosis
• What is a correct statement about the epidemiology of ADHD?

  • Half of the first-degree relatives of children with ADHD also have ADHD
  psychology adhd
• What is the pattern of behaviour difficulties recognized in children?

  Recognised as a pattern of behaviour difficulties affecting children in the 1930s.
  history behaviour
• What is the incidence on teacher reports compared to parent reports?

  The incidence on teacher reports is on average three times higher than on parent reports.
  statistics education
• What is the male:female incidence ratio?

  The male:female incidence ratio is 4:1.
  statistics gender
• Where is the prevalence higher?

  The prevalence is higher in countries with higher levels of academic achievement.
  statistics education
• What is the worldwide prevalence of this behaviour pattern?

  The worldwide prevalence is approximately 2%.
  statistics global