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Psychiatry Flashcards

1
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An episode characterized by elation, insomnia, flight of ideas, and distractibility is most likely:

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Mania

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2
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Which condition produces feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion during pregnancy or after delivery?

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Postpartum depression

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3
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The neurotransmitter that is implicated in schizophrenia is:

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Dopamine

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4
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in functions including muscle contraction, heart rate, digestion, and memory?

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Acetylcholine

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5
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The physical changes in patients with anorexia nervosa are most closely linked to a deficiency of:

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Proteins

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The most common cause of death for patients with anorexia nervosa is:

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Cardiac complications

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7
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in focus, learning, and attention?

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Norepinephrine

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Addiction to a substance is thought to be caused by repeated stimulations of the:

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Brain reward system

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Tourette syndrome is thought to be transmitted via an autosomal dominance inheritance pattern. This means that the child has a 50% chance of inheriting the condition from:

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From a parent if the parent is affected

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10
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Which one of the following is an eating disorder that produces an intense fear of weight gain and a disturbance in the way body weight and shape are perceived?

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Anorexia nervosa

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11
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The neurotransmitter that is most closely linked to neuropsychiatric changes in the brain’s satiety and appetite centers is:

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Serotonin

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12
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In order to diagnose persistent depressive disorder in an adolescent, symptoms must be present for at least:

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1 year

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13
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Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania:

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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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14
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Melatonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter that exercises control over:

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The sleep wake cycle

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15
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Glutamate is implicated in dementia due to its effects on:

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Cognition

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16
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The most common endocrine complication secondary to anorexia nervosa is:

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Amenorrhea

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17
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High levels of dopamine in the brain are known to cause:

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Delusions

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18
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A neurotransmitter that is classified as an amino acid is:

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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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A 16-year-old woman has been overweight for most of her life. She begins to lose weight; she is complimented by her peers. Then she develops an inability to stop losing weight, leading to anorexia nervosa. In this scenario, her eating behavior becomes regulated by:

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Reinforcement that has an effect on the brain’s reward system

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20
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Uncontrolled short-term eating that is followed by shame and guilt can be a sign of:

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Binge eating disorder

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21
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When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it responds by increasing the release of:

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Dopamine

22
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A change in the central nervous system that creates a need for increased amounts of medication in order to achieve an effect is known as:

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Dependence

23
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The prolonged effects of stress on the body cause a dysregulation of the “flight or fight” response, which causes an elevation in:

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Epinephrine

24
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Persistent depressive disorder in children and teens may present as:

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Irritability

25
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Tourette syndrome is:

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A genetic condition

26
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When ethanol binds to postsynaptic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, what is produced?

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Sedation

27
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A distressing condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive acts is most likely:

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

28
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Suspected causes of seasonal affective disorder do NOT include:

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The holiday season

29
Q

Which of the following is NOT a common form of impulse control disorder?

A

Occasional overeating

30
Q

People with bulimia tend to have a body mass index that is:

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Normal

31
Q

A highly heritable neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent of shortened attention span, impulsivity, and distractability that causes clinical impairement is:

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Attention deficit disorder

32
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A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally is:

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Catatonia

33
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A common obsession experienced by patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder is:

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Fear of contamination

34
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Which of the following is a condition characterized by intense fear that surfaces spontaneously and persistently?

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Panic disorder

35
Q

Patient who have a binge eating disorder:

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May have weight problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder

36
Q

The most common feature associated with phobic disorders is:

A

Anxiety

37
Q

A person who experiences social withdrawal, excessive sleepiness and weight gain duyring the winter months is probably experiencing:

A

Seasonal affective disorder

38
Q

Which one of the following is a childhood condition characterized by extreme irritability, anger, and intense temper outbursts?

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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

39
Q

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of binge eating disorder?

A

Eating until uncomfortably full at family holiday gatherings

40
Q

A disorder characterized by episodes of excessive food consumption followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as vomiting is known as:

A

Bulimia nervosa

41
Q

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be a risk factor for:

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Subtance abuse

42
Q

Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and tremor that occur as a result of phobic disorder are thought to be related to activation of the:

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Sympathetic nervous system

43
Q

The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolves within:

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2 weeks of delivery

44
Q

A genetic condition that is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics is known as:

A

Tourette syndrome

45
Q

The feature that distinguishes bipolar 1 disorder from bipolar 2 disorder is:

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The severity of symptoms

46
Q

In patients with anorexia nervosa, the prognosis for recovery is:

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Poor if the onset occurs before 11 years of age

47
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Which of the following does NOT influence the severity and duration of abusive substance withdrawal?

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Determimination to quit

48
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A person with bipolar disorder experiences:

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Episodes of extremely low moods alternating with high moods

49
Q

Drug misuse is not characterized as:

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Moderate intake of alcohol

50
Q

Which one of the following is not a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

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Somnolence

51
Q

The median age of onset for binge eating disorder is

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23 years

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