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Psych EOR Exam
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Psych EOR ExamWhich of the following medications is first-line therapy for males with pedophilic
disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medroxyprogesterone IM
A 23-year-old woman is hospitalized with her first episode of acute mania. She is
treated and stabilized with quetiapine 300 mg daily. She is sexually active and
uses condoms irregularly. Upon discharge, which of the following represents the
best choice of maintenance therapy for this woman? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Psychotherapy and quetiapine 300 mg daily
Which of the following is first-line therapy for a patient with factitious disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Psychotherapy
Which of the following is an important routine assessment for patients with
factitious disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suicide risk
Which of the following best describes the post-traumatic stress disorder
self-report checklist known as the PCL-5? - CORRECT ANSWER-It can be used
for screening purposes and to monitor symptom severity over time in
post-traumatic stress disorder
A 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of loss of appetite,
increased anxiety and dental caries. She displays increased energy and
irritability, increased talkativeness, excoriations of the extremities, tachycardia,
pupillary dilatation and diaphoresis. Which of the following is the most likely next
step in diagnosis of this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain a urine
toxicology screen
Which segment of the brain is responsible for processing fear? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Amygdala
In order to diagnose a major depressive episode, five or more symptoms have to
be present within a two-week period and have to represent a change from the
previous baseline. Which of the following must be included within those five
symptoms to secure a diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of interest in daily
activities or depressed mood
, Which of the following antipsychotics is approved for use in an adolescent
diagnosed with autism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risperidone and aripiprazole
A 19-year-old man presents to clinic for intermittent mood swings, coughing,
headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite. His mother states he often emerges
from the family's home office or his bedroom with these symptoms, which usually
resolve within a few hours. Additionally, she states he has an unusual odor when
the symptoms occur. Which of the following physical exam finding is likely due to
the substance being abused? - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythematous rash about
the mouth
positive symptoms of schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER-delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior
Which of the following drugs is used to decrease nightmares and sleep
disturbance in post-traumatic stress disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers, such as prazosin
A 26-year-old man presents to your office for evaluation. His substance abuse
screening tool is positive. Vital signs include a blood pressure reading of 90/71
mm Hg and respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. Physical exam reveals
altered mental status and track marks on his arms. Which of the following
additional findings would suggest a diagnosis of opioid intoxication rather than
stimulant intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Miosis
Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom associated with
schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diminished speech output
A 12-year-old boy presents to clinic with a history of conduct disorder. His
parents report he is having increased high-risk behavior despite behavioral and
psychological therapy. They are concerned about his safety. Which of the
following medications is the best choice for treating patients with a diagnosed
conduct disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Methylphenidate
A 35-year-old woman presents to the psychiatric clinic complaining of increased
stress. She denies marital difficulties, emotional difficulties and compulsive
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