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.