Exam 1 Review

Question 1

MDD Screen

Answer 1

PHQ-9 or PHQ-2

Question 2

GAD Screen

Answer 2

GAD-7

Question 3

What class of medication
requires patients to be cautious of Tyramine intake?

Answer 3

MAOIs

Question 4

Antidepressant BBW

Answer 4

SUICIDE in Peds/YA

Question 5

Which medication would you expect a patient to be
on if you see extrapyramidal side effects?

Answer 5

Antipsychotics

Question 6

What should be avoided if a patient
is taking a benzodiazepine?

Answer 6

Any respiratory depressant

Question 7

What is first line pharmacotherapy
for GAD?

Answer 7

SSRI or SNRI

Question 8

Name one adjunct treatment for GAD

Answer 8

Benzodiazepines
Buspirone
Pregabalin
Mirtazapine
TCAs

Question 9

How long must separation anxiety
symptoms persist for diagnosis in
children per DSM-V?

Answer 9

4 weeks - children
6 months - adults

Question 10

What is one of the most important
differentials to rule out in a panic
attack?

Answer 10

HEART ATTACK

Question 11

What is one question you should ask
parents of a child who you suspect of
selective mutism prior to diagnosis?

Answer 11

Can the child speak and understand
the language?

Question 12

How long must a phobia occur
before being diagnosed per the
DSM-V?

Answer 12

6mo

Question 13

What is a treatment option for Performance-only Social Anxiety
Disorder?

Answer 13

Benzodiazepines, Beta-blockers
(Propranolol)

Question 14

What is the following definition refer to: The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety or distress or preventing some
dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in
a realistic way with what they are designed to
neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive

Answer 14

Compulsions

Question 15

What age group is more likely to
suffer from Hoarding Disorder?

Answer 15

Older >60yo

Question 16

What is the pharmacological
treatment for the disorder where hair
is pulled from anywhere on the body
repeatedly by the patient?

Answer 16

SSRI

Question 17

What is one complication of
Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder ?

Answer 17

Complications include skin
infection or disfigurement
May require medical, surgical, or
cosmetic intervention

Question 18

What is one of the patient education
you should provide for patients with
Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Answer 18

discouraged from seeking cosmetic
procedure
resources for any SI

Question 19

What form of abuse is the following
referring to: person deprives a
vulnerable person of care necessary to
maintain the person’s physical or
mental health

Answer 19

Neglect

Question 20

Which child abuse suspicions that
persist after the initial assessment
be reported to appropriate agency?

Answer 20

ALL

Question 21

What do pregnant patients suffer
from more than preeclampsia and
gestational diabetes?

Answer 21

Domestic violence (DV)

Question 22

What is a risk factor for elder abuse?

Answer 22

Dementia or AMS
shared living situation with abuser
social isolation
one caregiver
mental illness
drug or alcohol abuse

Question 23

What risk should you be concerned
with for a female patient who was
raped?

Answer 23

SUICIDE

Question 24

What is the first step in evaluation of
abuse?

Answer 24

Stabilize life and limb-threatening
injuries

Question 25

How long must PTSD symptoms persist before diagnosis per DSM-V

Answer 25

1mo

Question 26

What medication can be used for sleep disturbance in PTSD patients?

Answer 26

Prazosin

Question 27

How soon must symptoms develop after a stressor for diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder

Answer 27

within 3 months

Question 28

What is the main risk factor for both Reactive Attachment Disorder & Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?

Answer 28

neglect/abuse; removed from caretaker

Question 29

A patient has symptoms of nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance after a traumatic event 2 weeks ago. What is the diagnosis?

Answer 29

Acute Stress Disorder

Question 30

What is the following definition referring to: intense focus on thoughts and memories of deceased person, accompanied by sadness and yearning?

Answer 30

Typical Grief

Question 31

What is one risk factor for Prolonged Grief Disorder?

Answer 31

* Older age (eg, >61 years) * Female sex * Low socioeconomic status * Racism, inequity, and disparities * Lifetime psychiatric history * Bereaved of a child or spouse * Death of a young person * Death by violent means * Bereaved multiple time

Question 32

How long most depression symptoms persist for a diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Answer 32

2yr

Question 33

What class of medications is first line for Bipolar Depression?

Answer 33

Second-gen antipsychotics - Quetiapine or Lurasidone

Question 34

What is initial treatment for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?

Answer 34

Psychotherapy - CBT or DBT

Question 35

What must occur for a Bipolar I Diagnosis?

Answer 35

Mania & Depression

Question 36

What must occur for a Bipolar II Diagnosis?

Answer 36

Hypomania & Depression