NBME Psychiatry Self-Assessment (Form 3)

Question 1

If a patient mentions anything about “giving up,” then you need to ______________.

Answer 1

screen for suicidality

Question 2

_______________ is an acceptable treatment for GAD, according to the NBME.

Answer 2

Buspirone

Question 3

What is an acceptable answer to treatment options for PTSD?

Answer 3

“Provide information on the range of reactions to trauma”

Question 4

Be sure to _________________ when it’s a question of MDD versus adjustment disorder.

Answer 4

count the symptoms

I missed a question on this form because it looked like AD but had more than 5/9 SIGECAPS.

Question 5

“Flattened nasal bridge and prominent ears” = _________________.

Answer 5

fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 6

______________ can be given to treat psychosis in those with Parkinson’s.

Answer 6

Valproate

Question 7

OSA can present as _______________ in the morning.

Answer 7

headaches

Question 8

Remember that the _____________ part of the brain is affected in Alzheimer’s.

Answer 8

nucleus of Meynert

Question 9

Consider adjustment disorder as ______________.

Answer 9

a last resort (once you’ve ruled out other diagnoses)