Psychiatry Factoids SUBSTANCE ABUSE 1. Opiates SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION Miosis Pruritus Bradycardia Constipation Anorexia Decreased libido Slurred speech Impaired attention/concentration Impaired memory SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL Pupillary dilation Piloerection Sweating Diarrhea…
Psychiatry High-Yields DEPRESSION 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), the time criterion to diagnose depression is if the patient has symptoms lasting…
Miscellaneous QUESTIONS 1. The prevalence of personality disorders in the general population is: A. 20% B. 1% C. 5% to 10% D. 20% to 40% E. 30 % to 60%…
Psychotherapy QUESTIONS 1. Defense mechanism in psychotherapy refers to: A. fending off an argument by not talking B. conscious effort to block unpleasant emotions C. unconscious, intrapsychic process D. psychological…
Psychopharmacology QUESTIONS 1. A 20-year-old Caucasian female diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia was started on an atypical antipsychotic. She is concerned that the antipsychotic medication will cause weight gain. Which of…
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria QUESTIONS 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), all of the following are the characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia except: A….
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry QUESTIONS 1. A 45-year-old female admitted to a general medical unit is found to be anxious and has tremors. A psychiatry and neurology consultation is requested. The consultation…
Mental Retardation QUESTIONS 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM- IV), which one of the following is a diagnostic criterion for mental retardation?…
Psychiatric Emergencies QUESTIONS 1. A 56-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by the emergency medical Services (EMS) from a methadone clinic. According to the methadone clinic nurse,…
Eating Disorders QUESTIONS 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), all of the following are the characteristic features of anorexia nervosa except: A….
