Question 1

Which of the following describes what is known regarding drug treatment for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug treatments for mood disorders are effective for adults, but drug treatments are seldom effective with children. 
B)  Drug treatments that are effective for adults are equally effective for children. 
C)  Drug treatments for mood disorders that are effective for adults are even more effective for children. 
D)  Drug treatments for mood disorders are effective for adults but have sometimes caused sudden deaths in children. 
A)  Drug treatments for mood disorders are effective for adults, but drug treatments are seldom effective with children. 
B)  Drug treatments that are effective for adults are equally effective for children. 
C)  Drug treatments for mood disorders that are effective for adults are even more effective for children. 
D)  Drug treatments for mood disorders are effective for adults but have sometimes caused sudden deaths in children.

Question 2

For several years now,20-year-old Cynthia has been considered by her family and friends to be moody,high-strung,explosive,or hyperactive,yet never out of control.What is Cynthia's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  cyclothymia 
B)  mania 
C)  major depressive disorder 
D)  dysthymia 
A)  cyclothymia 
B)  mania 
C)  major depressive disorder 
D)  dysthymia

Question 3

Why is the antidepressant medication lithium also referred to as a mood stabilizer?

Accepted Answer

A)  because it increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain 
B)  because it increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization 
C)  because it helps to prevent manic episodes 
D)  because it elevates serotonin levels, which prevents depression 
A)  because it increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain 
B)  because it increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization 
C)  because it helps to prevent manic episodes 
D)  because it elevates serotonin levels, which prevents depression

Question 4

Which of the following puts you at the greatest risk for committing suicide if you are an Inuit in Nunavik?

Accepted Answer

A)  being male 
B)  being between 24 and 36 
C)  being female 
D)  a history of criminal behaviour 
A)  being male 
B)  being between 24 and 36 
C)  being female 
D)  a history of criminal behaviour

Question 5

Sima experiences dysphoric mania.What type of manic episodes will Sima experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  manic episodes related to a medical condition 
B)  very mild manic episodes 
C)  extremely severe manic episodes 
D)  manic episodes accompanied by depression or anxiety 
A)  manic episodes related to a medical condition 
B)  very mild manic episodes 
C)  extremely severe manic episodes 
D)  manic episodes accompanied by depression or anxiety

Question 6

Ambrose has just been prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).Which of the following medications may have been prescribed to Ambrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prozac 
B)  hypericum 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Valium 
A)  Prozac 
B)  hypericum 
C)  Thorazine 
D)  Valium

Question 7

Which class of drugs includes the antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil)and amitriptyline (Elavil)?

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclics 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  MAO inhibitors 
D)  SSRIs 
A)  tricyclics 
B)  tranquilizers 
C)  MAO inhibitors 
D)  SSRIs

Question 8

What distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  only bipolar I disorder includes episodes of clinical depression 
B)  only bipolar I disorder has episodes of mania 
C)  only bipolar II disorder is linked to cyclothymic disorder 
D)  only bipolar I disorder involves periods of hypomania 
A)  only bipolar I disorder includes episodes of clinical depression 
B)  only bipolar I disorder has episodes of mania 
C)  only bipolar II disorder is linked to cyclothymic disorder 
D)  only bipolar I disorder involves periods of hypomania

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the terms used to differentiate mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as manic is to hypomanic. 
B)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as major depressive is to bipolar. 
C)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as bipolar is to major depressive. 
D)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as bipolar I is to bipolar II. 
A)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as manic is to hypomanic. 
B)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as major depressive is to bipolar. 
C)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as bipolar is to major depressive. 
D)  Cyclothymic is to dysthymic as bipolar I is to bipolar II.

Question 10

Hannah and Greg are the same age and were both laid off from their jobs recently.What can you predict about the likelihood of each of them developing depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hannah is more likely to develop depression than Greg. 
B)  Greg is more likely to develop depression than Hannah. 
C)  Hannah and Greg are equally likely to develop depression. 
D)  Whether Hannah or Greg is more likely to develop depression will depend entirely on their genetic makeup. 
A)  Hannah is more likely to develop depression than Greg. 
B)  Greg is more likely to develop depression than Hannah. 
C)  Hannah and Greg are equally likely to develop depression. 
D)  Whether Hannah or Greg is more likely to develop depression will depend entirely on their genetic makeup.

Question 11

Which personality disorder is impulsive suicidal behaviour often a symptom of?

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
C)  paranoid personality disorder 
D)  schizoid personality disorder 
A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
C)  paranoid personality disorder 
D)  schizoid personality disorder

Question 12

Discuss the relationship between suicide and psychological disorders such as depression,substance abuse,and personality disorders.Describe the significance of stressful life events in suicidal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between suicide and psy

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an associated characteristic of early onset of dysthymia (before age 21)?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater chronicity 
B)  genetic influence 
C)  better prognosis 
D)  poorer response to treatment 
A)  greater chronicity 
B)  genetic influence 
C)  better prognosis 
D)  poorer response to treatment

Question 14

Ms.Barr experienced the death of a close friend three months ago.She is so depressed that she has no appetite or energy,and she is suicidal.What would most mental health professionals conclude that Ms.Barr is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  a depressive episode that is unrelated to the loss, because it has been three months 
B)  a grief reaction within normal limits 
C)  a pathological grief reaction 
D)  a grief reaction that is considered within normal limits unless she actually attempts suicide 
A)  a depressive episode that is unrelated to the loss, because it has been three months 
B)  a grief reaction within normal limits 
C)  a pathological grief reaction 
D)  a grief reaction that is considered within normal limits unless she actually attempts suicide

Question 15

Kelly has just been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for her depression.When can she expect to start feeling benefits from the medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately 
B)  within 24 hours 
C)  two to eight weeks from now 
D)  three months from now 
A)  immediately 
B)  within 24 hours 
C)  two to eight weeks from now 
D)  three months from now

Question 16

Last year,Debbie experienced a three-month period of depressed mood,feelings of worthlessness,difficulty concentrating,recurrent thoughts of death,sleep difficulties,and loss of energy.Four weeks ago,she began to experience the same severe symptoms.What is Debbie's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder, recurrent 
B)  dysphoric mania 
C)  dysthymia, recurrent 
D)  major depressive disorder, chronic 
A)  major depressive disorder, recurrent 
B)  dysphoric mania 
C)  dysthymia, recurrent 
D)  major depressive disorder, chronic

Question 17

At what age is the gender difference in the prevalence of depression the greatest?

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  old age 
A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  old age

Question 18

Dr.Hammond is frustrated because he is having the same problem with the medical treatment he has prescribed for three different patients with bipolar disorder.What is the most likely source of Dr.Hammond's frustration?

Accepted Answer

A)  His patients are taking too much medication during a severe manic state. 
B)  His patients are stopping the medical treatment and becoming depressed. 
C)  His patients are having problems with addiction to the medication while in a manic state. 
D)  His patients often stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state. 
A)  His patients are taking too much medication during a severe manic state. 
B)  His patients are stopping the medical treatment and becoming depressed. 
C)  His patients are having problems with addiction to the medication while in a manic state. 
D)  His patients often stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state.

Question 19

When referring to the mood disorders,which of the following terms would family most likely use to describe cyclothymia?

Accepted Answer

A)  moody 
B)  depressing 
C)  hyperactive 
D)  focused 
A)  moody 
B)  depressing 
C)  hyperactive 
D)  focused

Question 20

Jason had cyclothymia and was not treated for it.He now has been diagnosed with another,more serious disorder.What disorder is that most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  bipolar I disorder 
D)  borderline personality disorder 
A)  antisocial personality disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  bipolar I disorder 
D)  borderline personality disorder

Which of the following describes what is known regarding drug treatment for depression?

For several years now,20-year-old Cynthia has been considered by her family and friends to be moody,high-strung,explosive,or hyperactive,yet never out of control.What is Cynthia's most likely diagnosis?

Why is the antidepressant medication lithium also referred to as a mood stabilizer?

Which of the following puts you at the greatest risk for committing suicide if you are an Inuit in Nunavik?

Sima experiences dysphoric mania.What type of manic episodes will Sima experience?

Ambrose has just been prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).Which of the following medications may have been prescribed to Ambrose?

Which class of drugs includes the antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil)and amitriptyline (Elavil)?

What distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder?

Which of the following statements best describes the terms used to differentiate mood disorders?

Hannah and Greg are the same age and were both laid off from their jobs recently.What can you predict about the likelihood of each of them developing depression?

Which personality disorder is impulsive suicidal behaviour often a symptom of?

Discuss the relationship between suicide and psychological disorders such as depression,substance abuse,and personality disorders.Describe the significance of stressful life events in suicidal behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT an associated characteristic of early onset of dysthymia (before age 21)?

Ms.Barr experienced the death of a close friend three months ago.She is so depressed that she has no appetite or energy,and she is suicidal.What would most mental health professionals conclude that Ms.Barr is experiencing?

Kelly has just been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for her depression.When can she expect to start feeling benefits from the medication?

Last year,Debbie experienced a three-month period of depressed mood,feelings of worthlessness,difficulty concentrating,recurrent thoughts of death,sleep difficulties,and loss of energy.Four weeks ago,she began to experience the same severe symptoms.What is Debbie's most likely diagnosis?

At what age is the gender difference in the prevalence of depression the greatest?

Dr.Hammond is frustrated because he is having the same problem with the medical treatment he has prescribed for three different patients with bipolar disorder.What is the most likely source of Dr.Hammond's frustration?

When referring to the mood disorders,which of the following terms would family most likely use to describe cyclothymia?

Jason had cyclothymia and was not treated for it.He now has been diagnosed with another,more serious disorder.What disorder is that most likely to be?

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Exam 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Which of the following describes what is known regarding drug treatment for depression?

For several years now,20-year-old Cynthia has been considered by her family and friends to be moody,high-strung,explosive,or hyperactive,yet never out of control.What is Cynthia's most likely diagnosis?

Why is the antidepressant medication lithium also referred to as a mood stabilizer?

Which of the following puts you at the greatest risk for committing suicide if you are an Inuit in Nunavik?

Sima experiences dysphoric mania.What type of manic episodes will Sima experience?

Ambrose has just been prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).Which of the following medications may have been prescribed to Ambrose?

Which class of drugs includes the antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil)and amitriptyline (Elavil)?

What distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder?

Which of the following statements best describes the terms used to differentiate mood disorders?

Hannah and Greg are the same age and were both laid off from their jobs recently.What can you predict about the likelihood of each of them developing depression?

Which personality disorder is impulsive suicidal behaviour often a symptom of?

Discuss the relationship between suicide and psychological disorders such as depression,substance abuse,and personality disorders.Describe the significance of stressful life events in suicidal behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT an associated characteristic of early onset of dysthymia (before age 21)?

Ms.Barr experienced the death of a close friend three months ago.She is so depressed that she has no appetite or energy,and she is suicidal.What would most mental health professionals conclude that Ms.Barr is experiencing?

Kelly has just been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for her depression.When can she expect to start feeling benefits from the medication?

Last year,Debbie experienced a three-month period of depressed mood,feelings of worthlessness,difficulty concentrating,recurrent thoughts of death,sleep difficulties,and loss of energy.Four weeks ago,she began to experience the same severe symptoms.What is Debbie's most likely diagnosis?

At what age is the gender difference in the prevalence of depression the greatest?

Dr.Hammond is frustrated because he is having the same problem with the medical treatment he has prescribed for three different patients with bipolar disorder.What is the most likely source of Dr.Hammond's frustration?

When referring to the mood disorders,which of the following terms would family most likely use to describe cyclothymia?

Jason had cyclothymia and was not treated for it.He now has been diagnosed with another,more serious disorder.What disorder is that most likely to be?

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Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

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Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

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