Question 1

What does the most recent Canadian statistics describe regarding concurrent disorders in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent disorders present a challenge for treatment: 70% of mental illnesses appear before the age of 25, and the rates of concurrent disorders are significantly higher among adolescents. Drug and alcohol abuse disorders are linked to high rates of treatment nonadherence (i.e., not following a treatment plan, including not taking medications as prescribed) and to lower rates of recovery, increased risk of aggression and violence, increased attempted and completed suicide rates, and a less favourable response to conventional treatments.

Question 2

According to the text, if you live in Canada, what is the likelihood you will have some type of mental health problem in your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  20% 
D)  25% 
A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  20% 
D)  25% C

Question 3

According to research studies, what percentage of those seeking help for an addiction also have a mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% D

Question 4

Between 2% and 8% of the Canadian population has used an antidepressant fighting drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which Canadian city responded to the visibility of mental illness by opening of a new 100-bed facility for people with mental health and addiction problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ottawa 
B)  Vancouver 
C)  Toronto 
D)  Winnipeg 
A)  Ottawa 
B)  Vancouver 
C)  Toronto 
D)  Winnipeg

Question 6

Which diagnoses is given when there is major disturbance of intellectual and social functioning to the degree that there is a loss of contact with reality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Phobia 
C)  Depression 
D)  Psychosis 
A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Phobia 
C)  Depression 
D)  Psychosis

Question 7

Describe the medical model.

Accepted Answer

According to the medical model, a patien

Question 8

How would mental illness rank as a cause of human disability and premature death in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth

Question 9

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If you are a Canadian suffering with an addiction, what is the likelihood you will also be diagnosed with a mental health problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  70% 
A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  70%

Question 11

Recommendations for the treatment of schizophrenia are based on existing scientific evidence as developed by Schizophrenia Patient Outcomes Research Team in the US. Which level of evidence would be present if evidence from at least 1 RCT was available?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level I 
B)  Level II 
C)  Level VI 
D)  Level VII 
A)  Level I 
B)  Level II 
C)  Level VI 
D)  Level VII

Question 12

According to the text, movies provide an important vehicle to learning about various types of mental illnesses, the people, and their struggles. Which of the following accurately describes a true story of one such person and their journey?

Accepted Answer

A)  As Good as it Gets; story of an institution 
B)  A Beautiful Mind; story of schizophrenia 
C)  The Snake Pit; story of bipolar depression 
D)  One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest; personal story of schizophrenia 
A)  As Good as it Gets; story of an institution 
B)  A Beautiful Mind; story of schizophrenia 
C)  The Snake Pit; story of bipolar depression 
D)  One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest; personal story of schizophrenia

Question 13

Which diagnosis presents with a symptom of overwhelming "checking"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Mood disorder 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  Psychosis 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Mood disorder 
C)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  Psychosis

Question 14

What is a common side effect linked with the older antipsychotics, but less common with the newer ones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pseudoparkinsonism 
B)  Positive symptoms 
C)  A lag period 
D)  MAO inhibition 
A)  Pseudoparkinsonism 
B)  Positive symptoms 
C)  A lag period 
D)  MAO inhibition

Question 15

Describe psychotherapeutic drugs.

Accepted Answer

Drugs that are prescribed for

Question 16

What is the fastest and probably most effective treatment for severe cases of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Imipramine (Tofranil) 
B)  Paroxetine (Paxil) 
C)  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 
D)  Psychotherapy 
A)  Imipramine (Tofranil) 
B)  Paroxetine (Paxil) 
C)  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 
D)  Psychotherapy

Question 17

How many criteria are associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 18

Discuss the three factors that slowed the acceptance of lithium in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

First, was an incident involving lithium

Question 19

All tricyclic antidepressants work by blocking serotonin reuptake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The growing trend toward deinstitutionalization in Canada was considered desirable for which of the following explanations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economics from the perspective of the pharmaceutical companies and their increased sales 
B)  Economics and the ability to treat patients in their own communities 
C)  The use of federal prison institutions rather than hospitals to house long term patients due to an economy of scale 
D)  A desire to keep pace with the United States and Europe 
A)  Economics from the perspective of the pharmaceutical companies and their increased sales 
B)  Economics and the ability to treat patients in their own communities 
C)  The use of federal prison institutions rather than hospitals to house long term patients due to an economy of scale 
D)  A desire to keep pace with the United States and Europe

What does the most recent Canadian statistics describe regarding concurrent disorders in Canada?

According to the text, if you live in Canada, what is the likelihood you will have some type of mental health problem in your life?

According to research studies, what percentage of those seeking help for an addiction also have a mental illness?

Between 2% and 8% of the Canadian population has used an antidepressant fighting drug.

Which Canadian city responded to the visibility of mental illness by opening of a new 100-bed facility for people with mental health and addiction problems?

Which diagnoses is given when there is major disturbance of intellectual and social functioning to the degree that there is a loss of contact with reality?

Describe the medical model.

How would mental illness rank as a cause of human disability and premature death in Canada?

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

If you are a Canadian suffering with an addiction, what is the likelihood you will also be diagnosed with a mental health problem?

Recommendations for the treatment of schizophrenia are based on existing scientific evidence as developed by Schizophrenia Patient Outcomes Research Team in the US. Which level of evidence would be present if evidence from at least 1 RCT was available?

According to the text, movies provide an important vehicle to learning about various types of mental illnesses, the people, and their struggles. Which of the following accurately describes a true story of one such person and their journey?

Which diagnosis presents with a symptom of overwhelming "checking"?

What is a common side effect linked with the older antipsychotics, but less common with the newer ones?

Describe psychotherapeutic drugs.

What is the fastest and probably most effective treatment for severe cases of depression?

How many criteria are associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Discuss the three factors that slowed the acceptance of lithium in the U.S.

All tricyclic antidepressants work by blocking serotonin reuptake.

The growing trend toward deinstitutionalization in Canada was considered desirable for which of the following explanations?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

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Exam 8: Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

What does the most recent Canadian statistics describe regarding concurrent disorders in Canada?

According to the text, if you live in Canada, what is the likelihood you will have some type of mental health problem in your life?

According to research studies, what percentage of those seeking help for an addiction also have a mental illness?

Between 2% and 8% of the Canadian population has used an antidepressant fighting drug.

Which Canadian city responded to the visibility of mental illness by opening of a new 100-bed facility for people with mental health and addiction problems?

Which diagnoses is given when there is major disturbance of intellectual and social functioning to the degree that there is a loss of contact with reality?

Describe the medical model.

How would mental illness rank as a cause of human disability and premature death in Canada?

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

If you are a Canadian suffering with an addiction, what is the likelihood you will also be diagnosed with a mental health problem?

Recommendations for the treatment of schizophrenia are based on existing scientific evidence as developed by Schizophrenia Patient Outcomes Research Team in the US. Which level of evidence would be present if evidence from at least 1 RCT was available?

According to the text, movies provide an important vehicle to learning about various types of mental illnesses, the people, and their struggles. Which of the following accurately describes a true story of one such person and their journey?

Which diagnosis presents with a symptom of overwhelming "checking"?

What is a common side effect linked with the older antipsychotics, but less common with the newer ones?

Describe psychotherapeutic drugs.

What is the fastest and probably most effective treatment for severe cases of depression?

How many criteria are associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Discuss the three factors that slowed the acceptance of lithium in the U.S.

All tricyclic antidepressants work by blocking serotonin reuptake.

The growing trend toward deinstitutionalization in Canada was considered desirable for which of the following explanations?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters