Psych MCQs

Question 1

Causes of sudden onset chorea

Answer 1

hyperthyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
pregnancy
hypernatraemia

Question 2

Components of insight

Answer 2

ability to label unusual experiences as pathological
recognition of own mental illness
compliance with treatment

Question 3

Self neglect is common in…

Answer 3

alcoholism
dementia
depression
chronic schizophrenia

Question 4

Domain of cognition assessed by serial sevens

Answer 4

attention

Question 5

No laugh/smile when a joke is shared pertains to which MSE component?

Answer 5

reactivity of affect

Question 6

Skin abrasions on dorsum of hand overlying fingers

Answer 6

Russel’s sign - bulimia nervosa

Question 7

Opiate withdrawal O/E

Answer 7

pilo-erection
dilated pupils
rhinorrhoea
frequent yawning

Question 8

1st gen AP use + Sx of:
confusion
labile BP
hyperthermia
rigidity
dysphagia
mutism
agitation
altered consciousness

Answer 8

neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 9

Tremor type that indicates lithium toxicity

Answer 9

coarse tremor - 4-7 Hz

Question 10

Thin, infantile hair on torso/limbs

Answer 10

Lanugo - anorexia nervosa

Question 11

BPAD drug causing fever, blurred vision, fasciculations, hyperreflexia, N/V

Answer 11

lithium

Question 12

APs with high propensity to cause QT prolongation

Answer 12

thioridazine, pimozide, sertindole, droperidol

Question 13

Cardiac risk from QT prolongation

Answer 13

TdP

Question 14

Successful seizure after ECT EEG findings

Answer 14

postictal suppression