Which of the following is NOT and antidepressant drug?
tetracyclines
Which of the following are antidepressant drugs?
tricyclic antidepressants
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is a major side effect of Prozac?
Loss of sexual desire
Drugs called Benzodiazepines are used:
are anxiolitic
Which of the following is NOT seen in mania?
Depression
Which of the following is seen in mania?
Delusion of grandeur
Pressure of speech
Disorientation
The most common psychiatric disorder is:
Anxiety Disorder
The neurotransmitters involved in Depression are:
Dopamine and Serotonin
Features of Depression:
Depressed mood, loss of appetite, suicidal ideas
Not a feature of Depression:
hyperactivity
The major kinds of anxiety disorders EXCEPT:
Depression
Major anxiety disorders:
Panic disorder, panic attack, OCD
Which of the following classification systems do psychologists rely on when diagnosing a psychological disorder?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5)
Phobias are examples of:
anxiety disorders
In order to complete his degree studies, Jacob has to make a presentation to his fellow students. He is so afraid of public scrutiny that he would rather not graduate than give the presentation. Jacob could best be characterized as having
A social phobia
Josh was a soldier in the Falklands war. He witnessed terrible atrocities done to his comrades. A few years later he experienced anxiety and 'flashbacks' of the war. Josh probably suffered from
posttraumatic stress disorder
Frank checks light switches, water facets, the stove, and locks doors at least three times before going to bed. This scenario describes which of the following anxiety disorders?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychotherapy, medication, exercise, and life style change help in mood and anxiety disorders.
True
Which of these behaviors is a symptom of depression?
Loss of interest in all things
Depression can occur at which age?
Any age
Depressed individuals exhibit which of the following symptoms?
behavioral, physical, and cognitive symptoms (all of the above)
In Bipolar II Disorder, major depressive episodes alternate with periods of:
Hypomania
Which of the following is NOT an explanation of the causes of depression?
Being born into a large family
Which of the following is an explanation of the cause of depression?
Genetic abnormalities, education, insufficient availability of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
How should you respond to a depressed person?
Listen
Which of these will do more harm than good when you're trying to help a depressed person?
Offering solutions and overanalyzing the problem
Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods?
Vitamin B-complex
The main mood-stabilizing medication used in bipolar disorder is:
Lithium
In the pharmacological treatment of depression, antidepressants known as SSRIs are often used. SSRI stands for:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of which?
Dementia
How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
Mental-status tests, blood tests, neurological tests (all of the above)
Physiologically, what happens to the brain as Alzheimer's progresses?
widespread neuronal damage and cell death
Which is the strongest risk factor for developing Alzheimers?
Age
Occasionally, other health conditions may mimic Alzheimers. Which are they?
Side effects to medicine, Dehydration, poor nutrition (all of the above)
Signs of Alzheimer's disease include which of these symptoms?
Loss of memory, increased irritability, restlessness (all of the above)
Which age group has the highest rate of Alzheimer's cases reported?
85 and older
Because no medicines cure this condition, emphasis is put on delaying the onset of severe symptoms. Which of these strategies helps?
Exercise, hobbies, good nutrition (all of the above)
The average time from the onset of symptoms to death is how long for Alzheimers?
8 years
If you care for a relative with Alzheimer's, which of these measures will help stabilize the patient mentally?
Establish a regular routine
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
Physical examination/mini mental test, blood test, MRI scan (all of the above)
What are amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease?
clumps of protein in the brain
which of the following medications are used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Antidepressants, antipsychotics, cholinesterase inhibitors
What is the relationship between head injury and AD?
Head injury increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
Which of the following is most commonly affected in dementia?
Memory
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) also often called cholinesterase inhibitors, inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from breaking down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetate,thereby increasing both the level and duration of action of acetylcholine and is an important treatment for Alzheimer Disease.
True
The method of drug use that yields the strongest and most rapid effect is:
Intravenous injection
Barbiturates Benzylbutylbarbiturate (valium drug), amobarbital (Amytal),pentobarbital (Nembutal) Induce sedation:
TRUE
Short-term effects of Cocaine includes:
Paranoia, constriction of blood vessels, irregular heartbeat (AOTA)
Symptoms of intoxication
wakefulness, psychomotor behavior, altered interpersonal behavior (AOTA)
The dosage needed to produce a desired effect is called
Effective dose
Substance-specific syndrome problematic behavioral change due to stopping or reducing prolonged use
Physiological & cognitive components
Withdrawal
Option to treat substance and drug abuse
Hospitalization, residential treatment, outpatient program (AOTA)
Drugs that slow down, inhibit, or depress the central nervous system are classified as depressants and include
alcohol, barbiturates, and tranquilizers
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, which the patients suffers altered mental status, hallucinations, marked autonomic instability
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Narcotics produced from opium and its derivatives that are effective painkillers
Opioids
What is defined to be a regular and excessive use of a substance in spite of dangers?
Abuse
Drinking a large amount of over-the-counter cough syrup once to get high at a party is considered to beDrinking a large amount of over-the-counter cough syrup once to get high at a party is considered to be
Drug abuse
caffeine is the most widely used mood-altering drug in the world
Trueee
Which of the factors below is NOT considered a risk factor for Eating Disorders
Parental anxiety
It is correct to state about the epidemiology of Anorexia Nervosa that:
Females are three times more affected than males
The "fear of becoming fat" observed in patients with AN is best understood as a:
Obsessive idea
Which of the following is NOT considered a diagnostic feature of Anorexia Nervosa
Depressive symptoms
Which of the following is considered a diagnostic feature of Anorexia Nervosa
Significant weight loss, body image distortion, fear of becoming fat
To characterize a binge eating episode one must investigate the presence of
A subjective component of lack of control and an objective component of large consumption of food in a discrete period of time
It is true about Bulimia Nervosa that:
Self-induced vomiting is the most frequent compensatory behavior
It is correct to state that for the treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
Fluoxetine is considered of benefit
For Binge Eating Disorder it is incorrect that:
Bariatric surgery can be considered a treatment option for mild cases
For Binge Eating Disorder it is CORRECT that:
BED patients have higher odds of developing obesity
Which of the treatments below has not demonstrated efficacy in BED?
Benzodizepines (Diazepam, Alprazolam)
In relation to Eating Disorders, it is correct that:
AN has the highest mortality across all mental disorders.