Question 1

Which of the following is/are considered to be negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions 
B)  reduction of affective expression 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  delusions 
B)  reduction of affective expression 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c B

Question 2

About what percentage of persons in the United States will have at least one psychiatric disorder during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  33 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  33 
D)  50 C

Question 3

It is suggested that no more than _____ cartridges of dental local anesthetic containing (1:100,000)epinephrine be used during an appointment when a patient is taking tricyclic antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 A

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)when contrasted with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs are now considered first-line drugs for the treatment of depression. 
B)  SSRIs are far more effective than the tricyclic drugs. 
C)  SSRIs generally are more lethal in overdose than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
D)  SSRIs are much less expensive than the traditional tricyclic antidepressants. 
A)  SSRIs are now considered first-line drugs for the treatment of depression. 
B)  SSRIs are far more effective than the tricyclic drugs. 
C)  SSRIs generally are more lethal in overdose than the tricyclic antidepressants. 
D)  SSRIs are much less expensive than the traditional tricyclic antidepressants.

Question 5

Which of the following is the first-line medication for major depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  a newer atypical antipsychotic such as clozapine (Clozaril) 
B)  a tricyclic antidepressant such as imipramine 
C)  a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as citalopram 
D)  a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil) 
A)  a newer atypical antipsychotic such as clozapine (Clozaril) 
B)  a tricyclic antidepressant such as imipramine 
C)  a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as citalopram 
D)  a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil)

Question 6

Which of the following types of somatoform disorders occurs when a person views a traumatic event and subsequently becomes blind due to a conflict about acknowledging the event?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  factitious disorder 
D)  somatization disorder 
A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  factitious disorder 
D)  somatization disorder

Question 7

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the administration of tricyclic antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

A)  xerostomia 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  hypertension 
D)  bradycardia 
A)  xerostomia 
B)  diarrhea 
C)  hypertension 
D)  bradycardia

Question 8

Antipsychotic drugs appear to work by antagonizing the effects of dopamine in the basal ganglia and limbic portions of the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  pons 
C)  forebrain 
D)  midbrain 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  pons 
C)  forebrain 
D)  midbrain

Question 9

How long will an untreated major depression last?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 months 
B)  8 months 
C)  4 years 
D)  8 years 
A)  4 months 
B)  8 months 
C)  4 years 
D)  8 years

Question 10

Which of the following is/are true of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men tend to have a greater number of manic episodes, and women, more numerous depressive episodes. 
B)  Diagnosis is made as soon as the patient has one manic episode and one depressive episode. 
C)  It is characterized by manic behavior. 
D)  Each affective episode lasts about one week. 
A)  Men tend to have a greater number of manic episodes, and women, more numerous depressive episodes. 
B)  Diagnosis is made as soon as the patient has one manic episode and one depressive episode. 
C)  It is characterized by manic behavior. 
D)  Each affective episode lasts about one week.

Question 11

Which of the following is the most widely used mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  tranylcypromine (Parnate) 
B)  fluvoxamine (Luvox) 
C)  lithium carbonate 
D)  carbamazepine 
A)  tranylcypromine (Parnate) 
B)  fluvoxamine (Luvox) 
C)  lithium carbonate 
D)  carbamazepine

Question 12

Many over-the-counter (OTC)cold remedies should not be prescribed for patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors because the cold remedies contain _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylephrine 
B)  tyramine 
C)  allopurinol 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  phenylephrine 
B)  tyramine 
C)  allopurinol 
D)  epinephrine

Exam 29: Psychiatric Disorders

Which of the following is/are considered to be negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

About what percentage of persons in the United States will have at least one psychiatric disorder during their lifetime?

It is suggested that no more than _____ cartridges of dental local anesthetic containing (1:100,000)epinephrine be used during an appointment when a patient is taking tricyclic antidepressants.

Which of the following is true of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)when contrasted with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?

Which of the following is the first-line medication for major depression?

Which of the following types of somatoform disorders occurs when a person views a traumatic event and subsequently becomes blind due to a conflict about acknowledging the event?

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the administration of tricyclic antidepressants?

Antipsychotic drugs appear to work by antagonizing the effects of dopamine in the basal ganglia and limbic portions of the _________.

How long will an untreated major depression last?

Which of the following is/are true of bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is the most widely used mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder?

Many over-the-counter (OTC)cold remedies should not be prescribed for patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors because the cold remedies contain _________.

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

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Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

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