5.2 Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders Quiz

Which of the following is associated with Wilsons disease?

It is associated with degeneration of the amygdala
It is an autosomal recessive disorder
It is a common cause of narcolepsy
It is characterised by Tau tangles
The total serum copper is high

A gentleman is brought to A&E by police after being found covering his head with a blanket repeatedly saying “people can hear what I am thinking”. Which of the following symptoms is he experiencing?

Running commentary
Thought echo
Thought broadcast
Thought insertion
Thought withdrawal

Which of the following is an example of running commentary?

Hearing a voice repeating your thoughts
Hearing a voice providing a continuous commentary on your thoughts, feelings or actions
Hearing a voice telling you what to do
Hearing a voice giving you compliments
Hearing your thoughts in the form of songs

Which of the following is an example of thought echo?

Hearing your thoughts repeated back to you as if they were spoken aloud
Hearing your thoughts in the form of songs
Hearing a voice giving you compliments
Hearing a voice telling you what to do
Hearing a voice repeating your thoughts

Which of the following is an example of thought Insertion?

Someone or something is putting thoughts into the individual's mind without their consent
Someone or something is taking thoughts out of the individual's mind without their consent
Someone or something is changing the individual's thoughts without their consent
Hearing two or more distinct voices engaging in an argument or conversation
Someone or something is repeating the individual's thoughts without their consent

Which of the following is an example of thought withdrawal?

Someone or something is taking thoughts out of the individual's mind without their consent
Someone or something is putting thoughts into the individual's mind without their consent
Someone or something is repeating the individual's thoughts without their consent
Someone or something is changing the individual's thoughts without their consent
Someone or something is repeating the individual's thoughts without their consent

Which of the following is an example of delusional perception?

The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others
The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others
The individual believes that their body is being controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that a normal perception has been altered or manipulated by an external force.
The individual believes that their feelings are controlled by an external force.

Which of the following is an example of somatic passivity?

The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others
The individual believes that their feelings are controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that their perception has been altered or manipulated by an external force.
The individual believes that their feelings are controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that their body is being controlled by an external force.

Which of the following is an example of made affect?

The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others
The individual believes that their body is being controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that their feelings are controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that their perception has been altered or manipulated by an external force.
The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others

Which of the following is an example of made volition?

The individual believes that their body is being controlled by an external force.
The individual believes that their thoughts are being transmitted to others
The individual believes that their perception has been altered or manipulated by an external force.
The individual believes that their impulses and/or behavior are controlled by an external force.
Someone or something is putting thoughts into the individual's mind without their consent

Which of the following is true regarding ECG findings?

A rate of less than 65 bpm is referred to as bradycardia
A rate of 100 bpm or above is referred to as tachycardia
T waves are flat and prolonged in hypokalaemia
U wave are always abnormal
A normal PR interval is between 0.2-0.4 seconds

What is the first step in taking a psychiatric history?

Performing a physical examination
Administering a mental status examination
Gathering information about the patient's medical history
Asking the patient about their current symptoms
Obtaining information from family members and other relevant sources

What is the primary focus when taking a psychiatric history?

The patient's physical symptoms
The patient's current mental state
The patient's past psychiatric history
The patient's family history
The patient's social and occupational history

What type of information should be obtained when taking a psychiatric history?

The patient's symptoms and their onset
The patient's treatment history
The patient's family history of psychiatric disorders
The patient's social and occupational history
All of the above

What is the importance of taking a thorough psychiatric history?

To establish a diagnosis
To develop a treatment plan
To monitor the patient's progress
To identify potential risk factors
All of the above

What is the first step in conducting a mental state examination?

Administering psychological tests
Interviewing the patient about their current symptoms
Performing a physical examination
Gathering information from family members and other relevant sources
Observing the patient's behavior and appearance

What type of questions should be asked during the beginning of a mental state examination?

Leading questions
Closed-ended questions
Open-ended questions
Binary questions
Psychological rating scales

NICE recommends which of the following screening tools for the detection of alcohol abuse?

AUDIT
CAGE
FAST
SASQ
RAOS4

What is the purpose of the FAST (Fast Alcohol Screening Test)?

To diagnose an alcohol use disorder
To assess the level of alcohol consumption
It is used to monitor the patient's progress
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for alcohol use disorder
Interviewing the patient about their current symptoms

What is the primary use of the YMRS?

To diagnose a manic episode B. C. D. E.
To measure the severity of manic symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for manic episodes
To screen for mania in at risk individuals
To identify potential risk factors for manic episodes

How many items does the YMRS (Young Mania Rating Scale) consist of?

5 items
10 items
11 items
15 items
20 items

How is the YMRS (Young Mania Rating Scale) administered?

Self-report
Interview-based
Collateral history
Online
Retrospectively

What is the primary use of the CAMDEX (Cambridge Mental Disorders of the Elderly Examination)?

To diagnose a cognitive disorder in older adults
To measure the severity of cognitive decline in older adults
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for cognitive disorders in older adults
To identify potential risk factors for cognitive decline in older adults
To screen for cognitive decline in older adults

How many items does the CAMDEX (Cambridge Mental Disorders of the Elderly Examination) consist of?

10 items
15 items
25 items
30 items
40 items

What is the primary use of the MADRS (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale)?

To diagnose a depressive disorder
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for depressive disorders
To identify potential risk factors for depression
All of the above

What is the primary use of the HAMD (Hamilton Depression rating scale)?

To diagnose a depressive disorder
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for depressive disorders
To identify potential risk factors for depression
To screen for depression in at-risk individuals

What is the primary use of the BASDEC (Brief Assessment Schedule Depression Cards)?

To diagnose a depressive disorder
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for depressive disorders
To identify potential risk factors for depression
To screen for depression in at-risk individuals

What is the primary use of the HAMA (Hamilton Anxiety rating scale)?

To diagnose an anxiety disorder
To measure the severity of anxiety symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for anxiety disorders
To identify potential risk factors for anxiety
To screen for anxiety in at-risk individuals

What is the primary use of the CSDD (Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia)?

To diagnose depression in individuals with dementia
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms in individuals with dementia
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for depression in individuals with dementia
To identify potential risk factors for depression in individuals with dementia
To screen for depression in at-risk individuals with dementia

What is the primary use of the CGI (Clinical Global Impression)?

To diagnose a psychiatric disorder
To measure the severity of symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
To identify potential risk factors
To provide a general assessment of a patient's overall functioning

What is the primary use of the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning)?

To diagnose a psychiatric disorder
To measure the severity of symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
To identify potential risk factors
To provide a comprehensive assessment of a patient's overall functioning in various aspects of life

What is the primary use of the AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale)?

To diagnose a movement disorder
To measure the severity of abnormal involuntary movements
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for movement disorders
To identify potential risk factors for movement disorders
All of the above

What is the primary use of the SAS (Simpson-Angus Scale)?

To diagnose a movement disorder
To measure the severity of abnormal involuntary movements
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for movement disorders
To identify potential risk factors for movement disorders
To measure the side effects of antipsychotic medication

What is the primary use of the Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale)?

To diagnose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
To measure the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for OCD
To identify potential risk factors for OCD
All of the above

What is the primary use of the BPRS (Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale)?

To diagnose a psychiatric disorder
To measure the severity of symptoms of a psychiatric disorder
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a psychiatric disorder
To identify potential risk factors for a psychiatric disorder
All of the above

What is the primary use of the PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?

To diagnose a psychiatric disorder
To measure the severity of symptoms of a psychiatric disorder
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a psychiatric disorder
To identify potential risk factors for a psychiatric disorder
All of the above

What is the primary use of the BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)?

To diagnose a depressive disorder
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a depressive disorder
To identify potential risk factors for depression
All of the above

What is the primary focus of the GDS?

Assessing symptoms of depression in older adults
Assessing symptoms of anxiety in older adults
Assessing cognitive function in older adults
Assessing functional impairment in older adults
Assessing physical health in older adults

How is the BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) typically administered?

Self-report
Interview-based
Observation-based
Combination of A and B
Combination of B and C

How long does it typically take to complete the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal major Depression Scale)?

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes

What is the primary use of the LUNSERS?

To diagnose a movement disorder
To measure the severity of neuroleptic-induced side effects
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for neuroleptic-induced side effects
To identify potential risk factors for neuroleptic-induced side effects
All of the above

What is the primary use of the DESS (Discontinuation-Emergent Signs and Symptoms scale)?

To diagnose a withdrawal syndrome
To measure the severity of symptoms during withdrawal from a medication
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for withdrawal symptoms
To identify potential risk factors for withdrawal symptoms
All of the above

Which type of hallucination involves hearing sounds or voices that aren’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves seeing things that aren’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves tasting things that aren’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves smelling things that aren’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves feeling things that aren’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination is related to a specific function such as sexual or religious experiences?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Functional hallucinations

Which type of hallucination occurs outside of the visual field, such as hearing voices that are coming from outside?

Extracampine
Auditory hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Functional hallucinations
Hypnopompic hallucinations

Which type of hallucination occurs during the transition from sleep to wakefulness?

Auditory hallucinations
Hypnopompic hallucinations
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Functional hallucinations
Extracampine hallucinations

Which type of hallucination occurs during the transition from wakefulness to sleep?

Hypnopompic hallucinations
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Kinaesthetic hallucinations
Functional hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves seeing small, miniature people or objects?

Auditory hallucinations
Functional hallucinations
Kinaesthetic hallucinations
Lilliputian
Hypnopompic hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves feeling movement or touch that isn’t actually present?

Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Gustatory hallucinations
Olfactory hallucinations
Kinaesthetic hallucinations

Which type of hallucination involves seeing oneself?

Hypnopompic hallucinations
Autoscopic hallucinations
Kinaesthetic hallucinations
Functional hallucinations
Tactile (haptic) hallucinations

Which of the following statements accurately describes first rank symptoms in the context of schizophrenia?

Often reported in personality disorders
Suggested by Klein
The higher the number of first rank symptoms the worse the prognosis
Pathognomonic of schizophrenia
Diagnostic of schizophrenia

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