Question 1:
A 45-year-old male presents with symptoms of major depressive disorder. Which of
the following medications would be the first-line treatment?
A) Haloperidol
B) Sertraline
C) Clonazepam
D) Lithium
Answer: B) Sertraline
,Question 2:
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological treatment approach for managing
anxiety disorders that focuses on changing thought patterns?
A) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
D) Biofeedback
Answer: B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Question 3:
A patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is currently experiencing a manic
episode. Which medication would be considered appropriate for acute
management?
A) Fluoxetine
B) Lorazepam
C) Lamotrigine
D) Valproic Acid
Answer: D) Valproic Acid
Question 4:
When considering the treatment plan for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder,
which of the following factors should be prioritized?
A) Immediate relief with short-term medications like benzodiazepines
B) Use of lifestyle modifications as the only treatment method
C) Long-term management with SSRIs or SNRIs and cognitive-behavioral therapy
D) Discontinuation of all pharmacological interventions
,Answer: C) Long-term management with SSRIs or SNRIs and cognitive-behavioral
therapy
Question 5:
For a patient with schizophrenia presenting with predominantly negative symptoms,
which antipsychotic is generally preferred?
A) Risperidone
B) Haloperidol
C) Clozapine
D) Olanzapine
Answer: C) Clozapine
Question 6:
A patient on lithium for bipolar disorder management presents with signs of toxicity.
What is the most appropriate next step in management?
A) Increase the lithium dose
B) Discontinue lithium and provide supportive care
C) Switch to a different mood stabilizer without any further evaluation
D) Continue lithium and add an antidepressant
Answer: B) Discontinue lithium and provide supportive care
Question 7:
Which of the following best describes the role of psychoeducation in the
management of schizophrenia?
A) A method of increasing medication adherence through coercion
, B) Providing information to patients and families about the illness, treatment
options, and coping strategies
C) Solely focused on reducing hallucinations and delusions
D) Only beneficial for patients in the acute phase of illness
Answer: B) Providing information to patients and families about the illness,
treatment options, and coping strategies
Question 8:
Which class of medication is most commonly used as a first-line treatment for panic
disorder?
A) Beta-blockers
B) SSRIs
C) Atypical antipsychotics
D) MAOIs
Answer: B) SSRIs
Question 9:
In treating a patient with PTSD, which therapy is particularly effective in helping
patients process trauma?
A) Exposure Therapy
B) Hypnotherapy
C) Art Therapy
D) Electroconvulsive Therapy
Answer: A) Exposure Therapy
Question 10:
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