PRITE Review

Question 1

What visual problem occurs from a pituitary tumor compressing the optic chiasm?

Answer 1

Bitemporal hemianopsia

Question 2

What is the term of a state of immobility that is constantly maintained?

Answer 2

Catalepsy

Question 3

When combined with fMRI, which biomarker is most likely to identify geriatric patients with MCI most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s?

Answer 3

E4 Apolipoprotein E

Question 4

Absence seizures show what EEG finding?

Answer 4

3 cycles per second spike and wave activity

Question 5

What EEG finding is seen in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?

Answer 5

4-6 Hz irregular polyspike activity

Question 6

MRI finding of Hungtinton’s disease? Genetic abnormality?

Answer 6

Caudate head atrophy and CAG repeats

Question 7

Treatment of Huntington’s chorea?

Answer 7

Haldol

Question 8

DA release in what structure represents common final event associated with the reinforcing effects of substances?

Answer 8

Nucleus Accumbens

Question 9

EEG finding in Stage 2 (N2) of sleep?

Answer 9

K complexes and sleep spindles

Question 10

What is the most effective treatment for REM sleep behavior disorders?

Answer 10

Klonopin

Question 11

Which measures of REM is reduced in MDD?

Answer 11

Sleep onset to REM onset

Question 12

Parkinson’s is associated with abnormal inclusions of what type of protein?

Answer 12

Synuclein

Question 13

What is the treatment for nocturnal enuresis?

Answer 13

DDAVP

Question 14

What is atomoxetines mechanism of action?

Answer 14

selective norepinephrine reputable inhibitor

Question 15

What disorder is most often comorbid with ADHD?

Answer 15

Depression

Question 16

What is an evidence based therapy treatment for tic disorder in children?

Answer 16

Habit reversal therapy

Question 17

A diagnostic feature of a panic attack is:

Answer 17

Derealization

Question 18

What predicts bipolarity in adolescents with depression?

Answer 18

Psychosis

Question 19

The natural course of untreated manic episode lasts approximately what length of time?

Answer 19

3 months

Question 20

Which medication has FDA approval for treatment of mania in children >12 years old?

Answer 20

Lithium

Question 21

What other mood stabilizer increases serum levels of Lamictal?

Answer 21

Depakote

Question 22

Length of time criteria for delusional disorder?

Answer 22

1 month

Question 23

What is associated with worsened retrograde amnesia during ECT?

Answer 23

Bilateral electrode placement

Question 24

Hepatitis C treatment with interferon can cause what psychiatric symptom?

Answer 24

Depression

Question 25

The treatment for adolescents with depressions study recommended what for patients with moderate to severe depression?

Answer 25

Fluoxetine and CBT

Question 26

What is diagnostic of dissociative identity disorder?

Answer 26

Memory loss of personal information

Question 27

What medication is used to treat OCD?

Answer 27

Clomipramine

Question 28

What are the most common pattern of obsessions in patients with OCD?

Answer 28

Contamination

Question 29

What is the medication of choice for PTSD? Augmentation?

Answer 29

Sertraline; atypical antipsychotics

Question 30

In individuals with Tourette’s disorder, tics begin to decrease during what age period?

Answer 30

Adolescence

Question 31

What lab is most specific for chronic heavy alcohol consumption?

Answer 31

%CDT (percent carbohydrate deficient transferrin)

Question 32

Clinical signs of aspirin overdose

Answer 32

Tinnitus, abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis

Question 33

How long can cannabis be detected in urine?

Answer 33

1 month

Question 34

The first symptom reported in emerging amphetamine psychosis

Answer 34

Paranoia

Question 35

Duration that PCP remains in urine

Answer 35

8 days

Question 36

Time that cocaine remains in urine

Answer 36

4 days

Question 37

Neurotoxicity associated with MDMA is associated with deficits in neurons that produce what neurotransmitters?

Answer 37

Serotonin

Question 38

Which anticonvulsant is associated with kidney stones?

Answer 38

Topiramate

Question 39

Which medication is an irreversible MAO-B inhibitor?

Answer 39

Selegeline

Question 40

Which medication is best used to treat urinary retention secondary to TCA therapy?

Answer 40

Bethanachol

Question 41

What is the relationship between nortriptyline and amitriptyline?

Answer 41

Nortriptyline is the metabolite if amitryptiline

Question 42

Medication to treat NMS

Answer 42

Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)

Question 43

Mechanism of action of memantine

Answer 43

NMDAr antagonist

Question 44

What lab is most specific for chronic heavy alcohol consumption?

Answer 44

%CDT (percent carbohydrate deficient transferrin)

Question 45

Clinical signs of aspirin overdose

Answer 45

Tinnitus, abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis

Question 46

How long can cannabis be detected in urine?

Answer 46

1 month

Question 47

The first symptom reported in emerging amphetamine psychosis

Answer 47

Paranoia

Question 48

Duration that PCP remains in urine

Answer 48

8 days

Question 49

Time that cocaine remains in urine

Answer 49

4 days

Question 50

Neurotoxicity associated with MDMA is associated with deficits in neurons that produce what neurotransmitters?

Answer 50

Serotonin

Question 51

Which anticonvulsant is associated with kidney stones?

Answer 51

Topiramate

Question 52

Which medication is an irreversible MAO-B inhibitor?

Answer 52

Selegeline

Question 53

Which medication is best used to treat urinary retention secondary to TCA therapy?

Answer 53

Bethanachol

Question 54

What is the relationship between nortriptyline and amitriptyline?

Answer 54

Nortriptyline is the metabolite if amitryptiline

Question 55

Medication to treat NMS

Answer 55

Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)

Question 56

Mechanism of action of memantine

Answer 56

NMDAr antagonist