Segregation analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANSWERAinsworth introduced the strange situation experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a giv...
Segregation analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-
generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANSWERAinsworth introduced the strange situation
experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a given period of time - ANSWERLocalized amnesia is best described as an inability
to recall:
Orexin - ANSWERA 32-year old patient has episodes of irresistible sleepiness and falls asleep while
driving. The patient reports experiencing episodes of paralysis and hallucinations upon awakening.
These symptoms are best explained by a deficiency in which of the following.
Melancholic features - ANSWERA patient presents with a three week history of markedly depressed
mood insomnia and weight loss. Family members report that patient has been despondent refuses to
engage in usually enjoyable activities and spends most of the day in bed. Although patient feels
mood improves somewhat in the evenings family reports that patient takes no pleasure or interest
engaging with grandchildren when they visit for dinner. On interview the patient reports guilty
ruminations and feelings of hopelessness. A diagnosis of MDD is made by the psychiatrist. Which
DSM specifier would be applied to this diagnosis?
Valbenazine - ANSWERA patient with metabolic syndrome and schizophrenia exhibits positive
symptom relief and improved functioning on haloperidol. After two years on a therapeutic dose the
patient starts to develop new-onset lip smacking that affects their ability to eat. Adding which of the
following medications would be most likely to reduce these adverse effects?
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANSWERA 25-year-old woman presents with concerns
about difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse. She appears embarrassed and has difficulty providing
any additional information about her symptoms stating "I am extremely uncomfortable talking about
this." She experienced "vaginal spasms" during her last sexual encounter and she consequently feels
anxious when considering having sex. She has become avoidant and dismissive of sexual encounters.
She has had a normal gynecologic examination without discomfort and her gynecologist referred her
The note includes sensitive information revealed in a psychotherapy session - ANSWERIn accordance
with the 21st Century Cures Act physicians may withhold access of psychiatric notes in which of the
following cases?
RNA-sequencing - ANSWERWhich of the following tests allows unbiased detection leading to
identification of novel transcripts?
Expressive language - ANSWERWhich of the following cognitive functions is most likely to be
preserved with normal aging?
Obtain most disclosures of medical history upon request - ANSWERUnder the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a
patient has the right to:
Right parietal lobe - ANSWERDuring administration of performance tasks on standardized intelligence
testing which of the following areas shows the greatest increase in metabolic activity
, Interleukin-6 - ANSWERWhich of the following cytokines acts on the liver to increase synthesis of
acute phase proteins and increases proliferation of antibody producing B cells?
Pain - ANSWERWhich of the following is transmitted through the spinothalamic tract?
Identity - ANSWERA 23-year-old patient began psychotherapy due to feelings of inadequacy and
depression in the context of working in a coffee shop since graduating from college and deferring
medical school acceptance. The patient has been having conflicts with parents over their
ambivalence about becoming a physician. Which of the following is the most likely developmental
task with which the patient is struggling?
to the psychiatrist. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system - ANSWERBiofeedback targets which of the
following for
Medicare Part D - ANSWERWhich of the following Medicare components provides prescription drug
coverage?
Cardiovascular disease - ANSWERWhat is the leading cause of premature death in patients with
schizophrenia?
Hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWERWhich of the following substances is most likely to increase lithium
levels?
Single nucleotide polymorphisms - ANSWERWhat is the most common form of sequence variation in
the genome?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease - ANSWERWhich potentially fatal condition can be caused by mutations in
the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex?
Iron - ANSWERA patient describes an uncomfortable feeling in the calves most evenings which
requires the patient to get up and walk around to relieve the feeling. There is no numbness or loss of
sensation in the feet. Deficiency in which of the following is associated with this condition?
Nitric Oxide - ANSWERWhich of the following neurotransmitters directly activates soluble guanylyl
cyclase leading to the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate?
Measures what it intends to measure - ANSWERThe validity of an assessment instrument refers to
the extent to which it:
REM sleep behavior disorder - ANSWERWhich of the following sleep disorders is associated with mild
neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies?
Conducting an examination - ANSWERWhich of the following actions is most likely to mark the
initiation of a physician-patient relationship in an ambulatory setting?
Checking - ANSWERWhich of the following compulsions has been shown to be most prevalent in
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) - ANSWERWhich of the following is a clinician-
administered rating scale for depression?
Multiple sclerosis - ANSWERWhich of the following conditions results from a failure to inhibit
apoptosis?
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