Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which one of the following statements is true concerning monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
A. MAOIs are not likely to cause orthostatic hypotension.
15%
B. To switch between an MAOI and an SSRI you need a 3-day washout period.
18%
C. Giving meperidine with an MAOI is contraindicated.
14%
D. Lithium is contraindicated with MAOIs.
46%
E. All MAOIs require adherence to a tyramine-free diet
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following is TRUE about specific phobias:
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. More common in men.
65%
B. More common in women.
6%
C. Phobic avoidance uncommon.
11%
D. Onset in adult life.
8%
E. Treatment usually not effective.
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All of the following have higher incidence in women than men, except:
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A. Needle phobia.
29%
B. Social phobia.
13%
C. Animal phobia.
15%
D. Hospital phobia.
26%
E. Claustrophobia.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), all of the following are true, except:
Anonymous Quiz
20%
A. Symptoms should last for more than 1 month.
20%
B. There are four subtypes: acute, subacute, chronic, and delayed onset.
18%
C. Prevalence is about 8% in the general population.
12%
D. Prevalence is up to 20% in people exposed to combat.
30%
E. Acute stress disorder is a different diagnosis.
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Of all the following factors, which is the most important risk factor for the development of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
A. Individual vulnerability.
22%
B. Nature of the trauma.
2%
C. Sex of the victim.
2%
D. Age of the victim.
59%
E. All of the above are equally important.
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In patients with anxiety spectrum disorders, all of the following are observed, except:
Anonymous Quiz
34%
A. Decreased skin conductance.
8%
B. Panic in response to sodium lactate infusion.
16%
C. Increased cutaneous blood flow.
20%
D. Decreased splanchnic blood flow.
23%
E. Decreased habituation following electrodermal stimulation.
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People with anxiety disorders have all of the following cardiac abnormalities, except:
Anonymous Quiz
40%
A. Decreased deceleration after stress
6%
B. High beat-to-beat fluctuation
5%
C. Higher baseline heart rate
5%
D. Higher subjective awareness of heartbeats
44%
E. Increased deceleration after stress
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Which of the following SSRIs has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
A. Fluvoxamine
33%
B. Fluoxetine
37%
C. Sertraline
7%
D. Citalopram
11%
E. Escitalopram
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The term “amaxophobia” implies:
Anonymous Quiz
5%
A. Fear of dogs.
9%
B. Fear of cats.
26%
C. Fear of strangers.
41%
D. Fear of riding in cars.
20%
E. Fear of dirt and germs.
Forwarded from Dr.Jayyan M.S
Which of the following disorders is NOT part of the DSM-5 group of somatic symptom and related disorders?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A. Somatization disorder.
22%
B. Factitious disorder.
23%
C. Illness anxiety disorder.
23%
D. Conversion disorder.
11%
E. Somatic symptom disorder.
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Which of the following is the BEST established treatment modality for somatic symptom and related disorders?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A. Antipsychotics
16%
B. Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
19%
C. Antidepressants
4%
D. Benzodiazepines
57%
E. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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According to DSM-5, how many somatic symptoms (distressing or disruptive to daily life) are required for the diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A. One
22%
B. Two
30%
C. Three
18%
D. Four
13%
E. Five
MRCPSYCH & PSYCHIATRY
Critical Appraisal & Research Methodology Course.pdf
This is a webinar about “Critical Appraisal and Research Methodology” by Okasha Institute & Lundbeck Middle East & Africa
There are two sessions in Saturday 1st & Saturday 8th of January 2022 at 8-10 pm Cairo time (GMT+2).
The registration hyperlink in the pdf file.
There are two sessions in Saturday 1st & Saturday 8th of January 2022 at 8-10 pm Cairo time (GMT+2).
The registration hyperlink in the pdf file.
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#MCQs
A 29-year-old male psychiatric trainee was put down badly by his consultant in a ward round. He wasn’t able to say anything to the consultant. When he returned home, he became verbally aggressive towards his wife. What is the most likely phenomenon?
A 29-year-old male psychiatric trainee was put down badly by his consultant in a ward round. He wasn’t able to say anything to the consultant. When he returned home, he became verbally aggressive towards his wife. What is the most likely phenomenon?
Anonymous Quiz
69%
A. Displacement
1%
B. Identification
21%
C. Projection
7%
D. Reaction Formation
2%
E. Regression
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#MCQs
A 26-year-old male psychiatric trainee was put down badly by his consultant in a ward round. After work, he went to see his mother and started to play with his old toy cars. Which is the most likely defence mechanism?
A 26-year-old male psychiatric trainee was put down badly by his consultant in a ward round. After work, he went to see his mother and started to play with his old toy cars. Which is the most likely defence mechanism?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
A. Displacement
4%
B. Isolation
2%
C. Projection
69%
D. Regression
14%
E. Sublimation
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#MCQs
A 27-year-old male CT2 psychiatric trainee was put down by his consultant in a ward round and the consultant shouted at him. After work, he went to the gym and exercised for half an hour more than usual. What is the most likely phenomenon?
A 27-year-old male CT2 psychiatric trainee was put down by his consultant in a ward round and the consultant shouted at him. After work, he went to the gym and exercised for half an hour more than usual. What is the most likely phenomenon?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
A. Reaction formation
8%
B. Repression
54%
C. Sublimation
8%
D. Turning against self
5%
E. Undoing
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#MCQs
A 40-year-old male follower of Mahatma Gandhi doesn’t cooperate with the extra & unnecessary tasks given to him by his manager at work. He never displays his anger by shouting or becoming physically aggressive. What is the most likely phenomenon?
A 40-year-old male follower of Mahatma Gandhi doesn’t cooperate with the extra & unnecessary tasks given to him by his manager at work. He never displays his anger by shouting or becoming physically aggressive. What is the most likely phenomenon?
Anonymous Quiz
1%
A. Aggression
9%
B. Isolation
58%
C. Passive aggression
5%
D. Regression
27%
E. Repression
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#MCQs
From your understanding about psychodynamic therapy and the works of Freud, which of the following is not classified as a mature defence mechanism?
From your understanding about psychodynamic therapy and the works of Freud, which of the following is not classified as a mature defence mechanism?
Anonymous Quiz
75%
A. Acting out
7%
B. Anticipation
6%
C. Altruism
7%
D. Humour
5%
E. Sublimation
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#MCQs
A 30y/o pregnant ć a Hx of depression c/o an irritating, nonpainful sensation in her legs that urges her to move them. This occurs when she is resting & get worse from evening. She doesn’t on medication, CBC shows anemia. This psychopathology is:
A 30y/o pregnant ć a Hx of depression c/o an irritating, nonpainful sensation in her legs that urges her to move them. This occurs when she is resting & get worse from evening. She doesn’t on medication, CBC shows anemia. This psychopathology is:
Anonymous Quiz
10%
A. Akathisia
5%
B. Antenatal anxiety
3%
C. Catatonic excitement
2%
D. Mannerism
80%
E. Restless leg syndrome (Ekbom syndrome)
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#MCQs
A 42-year-old woman presents to a therapist with a history of dramatic mood swings since early adolescence, where she will quickly become deeply depressed for hours to days, usually in response to separation from a loved one. She also admits to “rage attacks,” where she will break items, scream, or scratch herself superficially on her arms. She intermittently binge drinks and has frequently engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse with new partners. Others describe her as “reactive” and intense.
A 42-year-old woman presents to a therapist with a history of dramatic mood swings since early adolescence, where she will quickly become deeply depressed for hours to days, usually in response to separation from a loved one. She also admits to “rage attacks,” where she will break items, scream, or scratch herself superficially on her arms. She intermittently binge drinks and has frequently engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse with new partners. Others describe her as “reactive” and intense.