QUESTION 1 1. Select the serum assessment that is required when prescribing

drugs to treat psychiatric disorders in psychosomatic patients. A . Potassium B . White blood cells C . Liver enzymes D . Blood urea nitrogen 1 points


QUESTION 2 1. Select the theorist who developed the eight stages of psychosocial life cycle. A . Bowlb y B . Perls C . Erikso n D . Roger s 1 points


QUESTION 3 1. Select two causes of dissociative amnesia. A . Sexual abuse B . Substance abuse C . Surgical pain D . Partner betrayal 1 points


QUESTION 4 1. Select the patient evaluation scale to be used before and during prescribing antipsychotic drugs. A . MMSE B . AIMS C . CAGE D . HAMD 1 points


QUESTION 5 1. Select the two comorbid disorders with which Pica occurs most commonly. A . Enuresis B . Encopresis C . Autism D . Intellectual disability 1 points


QUESTION 6 1. Select the prognosis range of untreated PTSD patients. A . 10% recover, 20% mild symptoms, 30% moderate symptoms, 40% no change or worse B . 20% recover, 10% mild symptoms, 40% moderate symptoms, 30% no change or worse C . 30% recover, 40% mild symptoms, 20% moderate symptoms, 10% no change or worse D . 40% recover, 30% mild symptoms, 10% moderate symptoms, 20% no change or worse 1 points


QUESTION 7 1. Select the memory category retained in transient global amnesia that is absent in dissociative amnesia. A . Family members B . Sequential events C . Personal identity D . Adolescent years 1 points


QUESTION 8 1. The following is NOT an endocrine change noted with anorexia nervosa: A . Increased Glucose B . Hypothyroidism C . Hypersecretion of corticotrophin-releasing hormone D . Eating with friends, but not family 1 points


QUESTION 9 1. Select the two most important elements of the psychiatric interview to establish a mental illness diagnosis. A . Psychiatric history B . Family history C . Mental status examination D . Review of systems 1 points


QUESTION 10 1. Select the greatest impediment to treating anorexia nervosa patients. A . Drug adverse effects B . Variability of family therapy C Patient resistance . D . Noncompliance with therapy 1 points


QUESTION 11 1. Select the sleep disorder in which cataplexy is a common symptom. A . Central apnea B . Somnambule nce C . Insomnia D . Narcolepsy 1 points


QUESTION 12 1. Select the obsessive-compulsive disorder for which a patient is likely to initially seek help from a Primary Care Provider. A . Hoarding B . Excoriation C . Hair-pulling D . Body dysmorphia 1 points


QUESTION 13 1. Select the rating scale used to assess obsessive-compulsive disorder. A . HAMA B . CAGE C . YBOC S D . CAPS 1 points


QUESTION 14 1. Select age after which encopresis may be correctly diagnosed. A . 2 B . 3 C . 4 D . 6 1 points


QUESTION 15 1. Select the mood disorder that is worsened by chronic exposure to observing violence in television, movies, and video games. A . Bipolar B . Opposition al C . Conduct D . Dysthymia 1 points


QUESTION 16 1. Select a provider's most important knowledge area essential to a successful mental health interview of a child. A . Normal development B . Cultural background C . Sibling position D . Medical history 1 points


QUESTION 17 1. Select the minimum treatment time to assess the effectiveness of antidepressant drug therapy. A 1-2 weeks . B . 3-4 weeks C . 6-8 weeks D . 10-14 weeks 1 points


QUESTION 18 1. What is one main difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD? A . PTSD diagnosis require symptoms to last at least for one month. B . Acute stress disorder symptoms can last at least for one month. C . PTSD has recurrent, distressing dreams. D . Acute stress disorder has recurrent, distressing dreams. 1 points


QUESTION 19 1. Factors that indicate a good prognosis for PTSD disorders include all the following EXCEPT: A . rapid onset of symptoms B . short duration of symptoms C . positive response to benzodiazepines D . strong social supports 1 points


QUESTION 20 1. Select the medical condition that must be excluded as a cause of somatic symptom disorder or hypochondriasis. A . Angina pectoris B . Asthma C Diabetes . D . Multiple sclerosis 1 points


QUESTION 21 1. What is the most IMMEDIATE consideration in assessing depression in adolescents? A . Sleep B . Safety C . Appetit e D . Anger 1 points


QUESTION 22 1. Select the neurotransmitter that is most involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. A . Norepinephri ne B . Dopamine C . Serotonin D . Acetylcholine 1 points


QUESTION 23 1. Select the most important component of the patient-provider rapport. A . Empathy B . Confidentiali ty C . Respect D . Privacy 1 points


QUESTION 24 1. Select the most effective treatment for social anxiety disorder in children. A . Bupropion and SNRI antidepressants B . Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and SSRI antidepressants C . Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and amitriptyline D . Coaching approach behavior and leading by modeling 1 points


QUESTION 25 1. All the following are key psychiatric findings when assessing speech and language in children EXCEPT: A . Normal articulation B . Unusual syntax C . Echolalia D . Repetitive stereotypical phrases 1 points QUESTION


26 1. Select the factor that is required to cause PTSD from a stressor. A . Intense horror B . Isolated experience C . Concurrent substance abuse D . Survivor's guilt 1 points


QUESTION 27 1. All the following are classes of coping mechanisms in the Model of Mental Health as Resilience where humans overcome stressful situations EXCEPT: A . Adaptive involuntary coping mechanisms (defense mechanisms) B . Generativity versus Stagnation C . Conscious Cognitive Strategies D . Consciously Seeking Social Support 1 points


QUESTION 28 1. Anatomical and functional neuroimaging studies have associated a decreased activation in what part of the brain with obsessive-compulsive behaviors? A . Bodmann's area B . Substantia nigra C . Caudate D . Wernicke's area 1 points QUESTION


29 1. Select the two complications in diagnosing patients with anorexia nervosa. Determining occurrence of substance abuse Denial of symptoms Insisting weight loss has a medical cause Secrecy regarding eating rituals 1 points


QUESTION 30 1. Select the anxiety disorder that emerges in ages 9 to 18 months. A . Separatio n B . Generaliz ed C . Social D . Traumatic 1 points QUESTION 31 1. Select the two most common peripheral symptoms of anxiety. A . Bradycardi a B . Dizziness C . Constipati on D . Tremors 1 points


QUESTION 32 1. Select the hormone or neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating the 24-hour circadian sleep-wake cycle. A . Dopamine B . Corticotrophin releasing C . Serotonin D . Melatonin 1 points


QUESTION 33 1. Select the event most associated with the occurrence of dissociative fugue. A . Head trauma B . Substance abuse C . Partner betrayal D . Unplanned travel 1 points


QUESTION 34 1. Select the neurodevelopmental disorder typically diagnosed in childhood. A Bipolar I . B . Major depression C . Intellect D . Agoraphobia 1 points


QUESTION 35 1. Select the primary cause of reactive attachment disorder in children. A . Death of mother B . Bullying by peers C . Negligent parenting D . Fetal alcohol syndrome 1 points QUESTION


36 1. Select the psychiatric disorder for which drug and nondrug treatments are least effective. A . Dissociative amnesia B . Major depression C . Depersonalizatio n D . Dissociative identity 1 points


QUESTION 37 1. Select two events that are causes of dissociative trance disorder. A . Natural disaster B . Substance abuse C . Experienced violence D . Appropriate drug therapy 1 points


QUESTION 38 1. Select the time from occurrence of the stressor in which symptoms must appear to diagnose an adjustment disorder. A . 1 week B . 1 month C . 3 months D . 6 months 1 points


QUESTION 39 1. Select the serum substance that should be measured to aid the diagnosis of restless leg syndrome. A . Potassiu m B . Ferritin C . Magnesiu m D . Albumin 1 points


QUESTION 40 1. Select the DSM-5 disorder formerly called multiple personality disorder. A . Depersonalizatio n B . Dissociative fugue C . Dissociative identity D . Derealization 1 points


QUESTION 41 1. Differential diagnosis for consideration when suspecting a cyclothymic disorder include: A . Seizures B . Substance abuse C . Narcissistic Personality Disorder D . All of the above 1 points


QUESTION 42 1. The following psychotherapy interventions is NOT a recommended in the treatment of PTSD: A . Behavioral Therapy B . Chelation Therapy C . Cognitive Therapy D . Hypnosis 1 points


QUESTION 43 1. Select the difference in rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors between placebo and drug in children and adolescents observed from random controlled trials of nine antidepressant drugs that resulted in the 2004 FDA "black box" warning in labeling of antidepressant drugs.
A . 1% placebo, 5% drug B . 2% placebo, 4% drug C . 2% placebo, 10% drug D . 4% placebo, 12% drug 1 points


QUESTION 44 1. Select the drug that has been effective in treating social anxiety in children. A . Bupropion B . Carbamazepi ne C . Amitriptyline D . Fluoxetine 1 points


QUESTION 45 1. Select the youngest age range at which alarm therapy is effective to treat enuresis. A . 11 to 12 B . 9 to 10 C . 6 to 7 D . 5 to 6 1 points


QUESTION 46 1. Which part of the brain is essential to the maintenance of attention? A . Cortex B . Right frontal lobe C . Septum D . Amygdala 1 points


QUESTION 47 1. Select two signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. A . Weekly binge eating for at least three months B . Abuse of emetic drugs and substances C Greater weight loss than with anorexia . nervosa D . Binge eating and purging is most common in winter 1 points


QUESTION 48 1. Select the behavior that best describes early onset bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. A . Aggressio n B . Withdraw al C . Panic D . Exhibition 1 points


QUESTION 49 1. Select the most common stressor of PTSD in women. A . Home accident B . Partner or spousal abuse C . Sexual assault D . Natural disaster 1 points


QUESTION 50 1. Select the most likely stressor to cause an adjustment disorder. A . Medical illness B . Natural disaster C . Vehicle accident D . Substance abuse 1 points