Miscellaneous

Question 1

What mental health problems are patients with fragile X syndrome at risk for?

Answer 1

OCD, ADHD, persistent depressive disorder, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder

Question 2

What is the most common reason for malpractice claims in psychiatry?

Answer 2

Improper treatment. This is followed by attempted or completed suicide

Question 3

What do the Tarasoff rulings dictate?

Answer 3

That psychotherapists and police have a duty to warn third parties who are in danger and that therapists have duty to protect the potential victim, not just warn them

Question 4

What is the minimum symptom time period for diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder?

Answer 4

6 months

Question 5

How is body dysmorphic disorder treated?

Answer 5

SSRIs and CBT

Question 6

What are the potential mental health manifestations of SLE?

Answer 6

Psychosis, mania, depression, and anxiety

Question 7

What are treatment for kleptomania?

Answer 7

CBT and/or medications (e.g. SSRIs, opioid antagonists, anticonvulsants, and lithium)

Question 8

What is the treatment for PMS/PMDD?

Answer 8

Exercise and stress management for milder cases. SSRIs are first-line for more severe symptoms

Question 9

What medication is indicated for pediatric depression?

Answer 9

Fluoxetine

Question 10

What are treatments for body dysmorphic disorder?

Answer 10

SSRI and cognitive-behavioral therapy