front 1 Which of the following is NOT and antidepressant drug? | back 1 tetracyclines |
front 2 Which of the following are antidepressant drugs? | back 2 tricyclic antidepressants monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
front 3 What is a major side effect of Prozac? | back 3 Loss of sexual desire |
front 4 Drugs called Benzodiazepines are used: | back 4 are anxiolitic |
front 5 Which of the following is NOT seen in mania? | back 5 Depression |
front 6 Which of the following is seen in mania? | back 6 Delusion of grandeur Pressure of speech Disorientation |
front 7 The most common psychiatric disorder is: | back 7 Anxiety Disorder |
front 8 The neurotransmitters involved in Depression are: | back 8 Dopamine and Serotonin |
front 9 Features of Depression: | back 9 Depressed mood, loss of appetite, suicidal ideas |
front 10 Not a feature of Depression: | back 10 hyperactivity |
front 11 The major kinds of anxiety disorders EXCEPT: | back 11 Depression |
front 12 Major anxiety disorders: | back 12 Panic disorder, panic attack, OCD |
front 13 Which of the following classification systems do psychologists rely on when diagnosing a psychological disorder? | back 13 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) |
front 14 Phobias are examples of: | back 14 anxiety disorders |
front 15 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 | back 15 A social phobia |
front 16 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 | back 16 posttraumatic stress disorder |
front 17 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? | back 17 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
front 18 Psychotherapy, medication, exercise, and life style change help in mood and anxiety disorders. | back 18 True |
front 19 Which of these behaviors is a symptom of depression? | back 19 Loss of interest in all things |
front 20 Depression can occur at which age? | back 20 Any age |
front 21 Depressed individuals exhibit which of the following symptoms? | back 21 behavioral, physical, and cognitive symptoms (all of the above) |
front 22 In Bipolar II Disorder, major depressive episodes alternate with periods of: | back 22 Hypomania |
front 23 Which of the following is NOT an explanation of the causes of depression? | back 23 Being born into a large family |
front 24 Which of the following is an explanation of the cause of depression? | back 24 Genetic abnormalities, education, insufficient availability of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine |
front 25 How should you respond to a depressed person? | back 25 Listen |
front 26 Which of these will do more harm than good when you're trying to help a depressed person? | back 26 Offering solutions and overanalyzing the problem |
front 27 Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods? | back 27 Vitamin B-complex |
front 28 The main mood-stabilizing medication used in bipolar disorder is: | back 28 Lithium |
front 29 In the pharmacological treatment of depression, antidepressants known as SSRIs are often used. SSRI stands for: | back 29 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
front 30 Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of which? | back 30 Dementia |
front 31 How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed? | back 31 Mental-status tests, blood tests, neurological tests (all of the above) |
front 32 Physiologically, what happens to the brain as Alzheimer's progresses? | back 32 widespread neuronal damage and cell death |
front 33 Which is the strongest risk factor for developing Alzheimers? | back 33 Age |
front 34 Occasionally, other health conditions may mimic Alzheimers. Which are they? | back 34 Side effects to medicine, Dehydration, poor nutrition (all of the above) |
front 35 Signs of Alzheimer's disease include which of these symptoms? | back 35 Loss of memory, increased irritability, restlessness (all of the above) |
front 36 Which age group has the highest rate of Alzheimer's cases reported? | back 36 85 and older |
front 37 Because no medicines cure this condition, emphasis is put on delaying the onset of severe symptoms. Which of these strategies helps? | back 37 Exercise, hobbies, good nutrition (all of the above) |
front 38 The average time from the onset of symptoms to death is how long for Alzheimers? | back 38 8 years |
front 39 If you care for a relative with Alzheimer's, which of these measures will help stabilize the patient mentally? | back 39 Establish a regular routine |
front 40 What is the most common cause of dementia? | back 40 Alzheimer's disease |
front 41 How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed? | back 41 Physical examination/mini mental test, blood test, MRI scan (all of the above) |
front 42 What are amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease? | back 42 clumps of protein in the brain |
front 43 which of the following medications are used to treat Alzheimer's disease? | back 43 Antidepressants, antipsychotics, cholinesterase inhibitors |
front 44 What is the relationship between head injury and AD? | back 44 Head injury increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease |
front 45 Which of the following is most commonly affected in dementia? | back 45 Memory |
front 46 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. | back 46 True |
front 47 The method of drug use that yields the strongest and most rapid effect is: | back 47 Intravenous injection |
front 48 Barbiturates Benzylbutylbarbiturate (valium drug), amobarbital (Amytal),pentobarbital (Nembutal) Induce sedation: | back 48 TRUE |
front 49 Short-term effects of Cocaine includes: | back 49 Paranoia, constriction of blood vessels, irregular heartbeat (AOTA) |
front 50 Symptoms of intoxication | back 50 wakefulness, psychomotor behavior, altered interpersonal behavior (AOTA) |
front 51 The dosage needed to produce a desired effect is called | back 51 Effective dose |
front 52 Substance-specific syndrome problematic behavioral change due to stopping or reducing prolonged use Physiological & cognitive components | back 52 Withdrawal |
front 53 Option to treat substance and drug abuse | back 53 Hospitalization, residential treatment, outpatient program (AOTA) |
front 54 Drugs that slow down, inhibit, or depress the central nervous system are classified as depressants and include | back 54 alcohol, barbiturates, and tranquilizers |
front 55 Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, which the patients suffers altered mental status, hallucinations, marked autonomic instability | back 55 Delirium Tremens (DTs) |
front 56 Narcotics produced from opium and its derivatives that are effective painkillers | back 56 Opioids |
front 57 What is defined to be a regular and excessive use of a substance in spite of dangers? | back 57 Abuse |
front 58 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 | back 58 Drug abuse |
front 59 caffeine is the most widely used mood-altering drug in the world | back 59 Trueee |
front 60 Which of the factors below is NOT considered a risk factor for Eating Disorders | back 60 Parental anxiety |
front 61 It is correct to state about the epidemiology of Anorexia Nervosa that: | back 61 Females are three times more affected than males |
front 62 The "fear of becoming fat" observed in patients with AN is best understood as a: | back 62 Obsessive idea |
front 63 Which of the following is NOT considered a diagnostic feature of Anorexia Nervosa | back 63 Depressive symptoms |
front 64 Which of the following is considered a diagnostic feature of Anorexia Nervosa | back 64 Significant weight loss, body image distortion, fear of becoming fat |
front 65 To characterize a binge eating episode one must investigate the presence of | back 65 A subjective component of lack of control and an objective component of large consumption of food in a discrete period of time |
front 66 It is true about Bulimia Nervosa that: | back 66 Self-induced vomiting is the most frequent compensatory behavior |
front 67 It is correct to state that for the treatment of Bulimia Nervosa | back 67 Fluoxetine is considered of benefit |
front 68 For Binge Eating Disorder it is incorrect that: | back 68 Bariatric surgery can be considered a treatment option for mild cases |
front 69 For Binge Eating Disorder it is CORRECT that: | back 69 BED patients have higher odds of developing obesity |
front 70 Which of the treatments below has not demonstrated efficacy in BED? | back 70 Benzodizepines (Diazepam, Alprazolam) |
front 71 In relation to Eating Disorders, it is correct that: | back 71 AN has the highest mortality across all mental disorders. |