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Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
A patient presents with atypical depression, i ing increased sleep, increased appetite with weight gain, mood reactivity, and rejection sensitivity. Which of the following attributes of her presentation is most likely to persist throughout life?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
A. Hypersomnia.
2%
B. Increased appetite.
22%
C. Mood reactivity.
60%
D. Rejection sensitivity.
8%
E. Weight gain.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
In the context of a major loss, which of the following is a symptom that distinguishes major depressive disorder from grief?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A. Insomnia.
19%
B. Intense sadness.
57%
C. Persistent dysphoria.
1%
D. Decreased appetite.
15%
E. Weight loss.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
For a woman who has had a prior postpartum episode with psychotic features, what is the risk of recurrence with subsequent delivery?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. 5% to 10%
30%
B. 15% to 25%
44%
C. 30% to 50%
11%
D. 60% to 80%
4%
E. More than 85%
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following symptoms is not a criterion of the “mixed features” specifier for a manic or hypomanic episode?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
A. Anhedonia.
17%
B. Fatigue.
42%
C. Indecisiveness.
18%
D. Suicidal thinking.
11%
E. Feelings of worthlessness.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following brain structures involved in response inhibition is hypoactive in mania, suggesting a link to symptoms of impulsivity (e.g., risk taking and pressured speech)?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A. Amygdala.
20%
B. Anterior cingulate cortex.
10%
C. Insular cortex.
45%
D. Orbitofrontal cortex.
4%
E. Thalamus.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following populations is MOST at risk for developing a secondary mood disorder (i.e., either substance induced or due to another medical condition)?
Anonymous Quiz
46%
A. Adolescents.
31%
B. The elderly.
2%
C. Latinos.
13%
D. The impoverished.
8%
E. Women.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following is more common in males with bipolar disorder than in females with bipolar disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
A. Co-morbid anxiety.
4%
B. Mixed features.
7%
C. Rapid cycling.
73%
D. Substance use disorder.
13%
E. Suicide attempts.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
How many times greater is the lifetime risk of suicide in individuals with bipolar disorder than in the general population?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
A. 5 times greater.
38%
B. 10 times greater.
16%
C. 15 times greater.
17%
D. 20 times greater.
3%
E. No difference.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
In addition to affective and behavioral symptoms, prospective daily ratings are required to make a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. For how many consecutive symptomatic menstrual cycles is the prospective rating required?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A. One.
24%
B. Two.
48%
C. Three.
19%
D. Four.
5%
E. Five.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
The presence of which of the following symptoms is more consistent with melancholic features of major depressive disorder than atypical features?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
A. Hypersomnia
22%
B. Leaden paralysis.
45%
C. Lack of mood reactivity.
5%
D. Weight gain
21%
E. Interpersonal rejection sensitivity
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following sleep changes is commonly observed in patients with major depressive disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
A. Decreased REM density.
44%
B. Decreased REM latency.
16%
C. Increased REM density.
23%
D. Increased REM latency.
2%
E. No changes in either REM latency or density.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) requires that symptoms include depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least what period of time?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A. 2 weeks.
4%
B. 4 weeks.
8%
C. 6 months.
10%
D. 1 year.
70%
E. 2 years.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
A specifier for depressive disorders in DSM-5 is “with anxious distress.” Which of the following symptoms does NOT support this diagnosis?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A. Feeling keyed up or tense
6%
B. Feeling unusually restless
13%
C. Fear that something awful will happen
7%
D. Difficulty concentrating because of worry
66%
E. Loss of appetite
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
According to twin studies, what is the estimated heritability of panic disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
A. 5%.
20%
B. 10%.
21%
C. 15%.
22%
D. 20%.
24%
E. 40%.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following brain structures is involved in the intense somatic sensations experienced by patients with panic disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
A. Insula.
51%
B. Amygdala.
22%
C. Thalamus.
8%
D. Basal ganglia.
5%
E. Putamen.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
What is the minimum duration of symptom persistence required for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Anonymous Quiz
2%
A. One week.
12%
B. Two weeks.
19%
C. One month.
3%
D. Two months.
64%
E. Six months.