Neuropsychiatry
The patient interview
Substance use
Miscellaneous
Adult psychopathology
100
Partial D2 agonist antipsychotic indicated for schizophrenia
What is abilify (aripiprazole)
100
The psychiatrist is asking a patient questions describing symptoms of mania. Patient responds, " that sounds exactly like my cousin." The patient then proceeds to tell a long story about their cousin, never actually answering the psychiatrist's request.
What is tangentiality
100
These are short acting benzos
What is Serax and alprazolam
100
The following is the most common explanation given by individuals over the age of 65 for difficulty in maintaining sleep. A. Nocturia B. Joint pain C. Headaches D. SOB E. RLS
What is A. Nocturia
100
The weight of the evidence suggests that after completing a course of treatment for insomnia disorder, long-term outcomes are better among patients who were treated with this : A. Zolpidem B. Trazodone C. Biofeedback D. Benadryl E. CBT
What is E. CBT
200
Metachromatic leukodystrophy is associated in mutations in the gene for which of the following enzymes? A. Galactocerebrosidase B. Ceramidase C. Beta Galactosidase D. Aryl sulfatase
What is D. Aryl sulfatase
200
During an initial interview, a patient expressed frustration that his previous provider conducted very brief visits and " just gave me another pill every time." The interviewing psychiatrist says, "so you would like your psychiatrist to listen to and understand you before adjusting your medicine." This is an example of A. Clarification B. Confrontation C. Interpretation D. Reframing
What is A. Clarification
200
The following is most clearly predictive of alcohol abstinence for people who attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings A. Completing step 9 B. Obtaining a sponsor C. Reading the Big Book D. Number if lifetime meetings
What is B. Obtaining a sponsor
200
A patient in which of the following phases of bipolar disorder are more likely to have a favorable response to lithium treatment A. Psychosis B. Maintenance C. Acute mania D. Rapid cycling E. Acute depression F. Both B and C
What is B or C
200
This demographic is most commonly responsible for intimate partner violence. A. Adoptive parents B. Married couples C. Racial minorities D. Low income families E. Homosexual relationships
What is D. Low income families
300
Progressive weakness over several days' duration. Neuro exam- generalized weakness and absent reflexes. EMG show slowing of nerve conduction velocities. This is most indicative of what disease?
What is acute polyneuropathy
300
the following is useful for evaluating immediate recall A. Where were you yesterday? B. Where did you go to school? C. Can you tell me today's date? D. What did you have for dinner? E. Can you repeat these 6 numbers?
What is E. Can you repeat these 6 numbers?
300
This is a disadvantage of the use of shorter half-life benzos in treatment of alcohol withdrawal A. Increased likelihood of sedation B. Increased likelihood of grand mal seizures C. Increased likelihood of protracted abstinence syndrome D. Less effectiveness milligram for milligram E. The prescience of active metabolites
What is B. increased likelihood of grand mal seizures
300
This treatment for alcohol dependence blocks the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase.
What is disulfiram
300
The natural course of an untreated manic episode lasts approximately this length of time.
What is 3 months.
400
This is the most effective treatment of REM sleep behavior disorders
What is clonazepam
400
According to the APA guidelines, sexual relationships with patients are:
What is not allowed with current or former patients.
400
23 year-old presents to ER a 4 a.m. Following a late-night party. In initial examination of the patient reveals dehydration, dilated pupils, hypertension, and elevated CPK. Patient said he used drugs at a party. Intoxication with which substance is most likely implicated in this situation.
What is MDMA
400
This neurotransmitter, other than GABA, is predominantly inhibitory.
What is glycine
400
This is the first step in the management of restless leg syndrome.
What is evaluate for iron deficiency
500
This is the most common solid tumor of the CNS in children
What is neuroblastoma.
500
This is a word that a patient makes up.
What is neologism.
500
This is the average dose range of methadone that yields the best results in decreasing illicit opioid use
What is 60 to 100 mg
500
This drug exacerbates the symptoms of psoriasis. A. Lithium B. Clonidine C. Fluoxetine D. Haloperidol E. Valproate
What is A. Lithium
500
This following defense is best characterized by a self or object representation that is disavowed by placing it into someone else and inducing the latter to unconsciously identify with the self/object representation.
What is projective identification.
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