KAPLAN AND SADOCK'S
KAPLAN AND SADOCK'S CHAPTER 06 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
TOP SCORE.
6.1. In response to the question, "Why did you come to the clinic?" a
patient said: "When I got up this morning, I showered and dressed. I
was angry at my landlord for not fixing the faucet in my bathroom. I
tried to get him on the phone. He wouldn't talk to me. I'll call my
lawyer. You see, my rent is supposed to be paid by the Department of
Welfare, but they're so nasty. [But why did you come to the clinic?] I'm
coming to that, Doctor. You see, they don't care about an upright
citizen. I did so much for my community. No one can say I wasn't a hard
worker," and soon. Afterrepeatedquestioning, thepatientfinallystated
that she was worried about being constipated. The above patient is an
example of
A. a patient with a thought disorder B. a delusional patient C. a
summarizing patient D. a demanding patient E. an agitated patient
Answer >> A. a patient with a thought disorder
6.2. The psychiatric interview serves all of the following functions
except
A. to establish a therapeutic relationship B. to implement a treatment
plan C. to assess the nature of the problem D. to demonstrate the
physician's expertise E. none of the above Answer >> D. to demonstrate
the physician's expertise
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6.3. During an interview, a patient sarcastically asks a physician, "Did
you really go to medical school?" Which is the best way for the
physician to respond?
A. Promptly end the interview B. Answer the question directly C.
Address the issue that provoked the comment D. Do not answer E.
None of the above Answer >> C. Address the issue that provoked the
comment
6.4. Rapport is
A. based on a doctor projecting feelings onto the patient B. based on a
patient projecting feelings from past relationships to the doctor C. a
feeling of harmony that promotes a therapeutic relationship D. of little
significance in obtaining the history E. none of the above Answer >> C. a
feeling of harmony that promotes a therapeutic relationship
6.5. Mr. M, a 60-year-old man, 10 months after the death of his wife of
40 years, reluctantly told his daughter that he wished he were dead but
would never act on these wishes.
Alarmed, she took him to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. Which of the
following is true?
A. Feelingthiswayisanormalgriefreaction, sonoaction is required. B. His
daughter has overreacted in light of the absence of described intent. C.
Detailed questions about his suicidality are essential for prevention. D.
Euphemisticinquiriesabouthissuicideriskwouldfoster rapport. E. Asking
this man about suicide may increase his risk. Answer >> C. Detailed
questions about his suicidality are essential for prevention.
KAPLAN AND SADOCK'S CHAPTER 06 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
TOP SCORE.
6.1. In response to the question, "Why did you come to the clinic?" a
patient said: "When I got up this morning, I showered and dressed. I
was angry at my landlord for not fixing the faucet in my bathroom. I
tried to get him on the phone. He wouldn't talk to me. I'll call my
lawyer. You see, my rent is supposed to be paid by the Department of
Welfare, but they're so nasty. [But why did you come to the clinic?] I'm
coming to that, Doctor. You see, they don't care about an upright
citizen. I did so much for my community. No one can say I wasn't a hard
worker," and soon. Afterrepeatedquestioning, thepatientfinallystated
that she was worried about being constipated. The above patient is an
example of
A. a patient with a thought disorder B. a delusional patient C. a
summarizing patient D. a demanding patient E. an agitated patient
Answer >> A. a patient with a thought disorder
6.2. The psychiatric interview serves all of the following functions
except
A. to establish a therapeutic relationship B. to implement a treatment
plan C. to assess the nature of the problem D. to demonstrate the
physician's expertise E. none of the above Answer >> D. to demonstrate
the physician's expertise
, KAPLAN AND SADOCK'S
6.3. During an interview, a patient sarcastically asks a physician, "Did
you really go to medical school?" Which is the best way for the
physician to respond?
A. Promptly end the interview B. Answer the question directly C.
Address the issue that provoked the comment D. Do not answer E.
None of the above Answer >> C. Address the issue that provoked the
comment
6.4. Rapport is
A. based on a doctor projecting feelings onto the patient B. based on a
patient projecting feelings from past relationships to the doctor C. a
feeling of harmony that promotes a therapeutic relationship D. of little
significance in obtaining the history E. none of the above Answer >> C. a
feeling of harmony that promotes a therapeutic relationship
6.5. Mr. M, a 60-year-old man, 10 months after the death of his wife of
40 years, reluctantly told his daughter that he wished he were dead but
would never act on these wishes.
Alarmed, she took him to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. Which of the
following is true?
A. Feelingthiswayisanormalgriefreaction, sonoaction is required. B. His
daughter has overreacted in light of the absence of described intent. C.
Detailed questions about his suicidality are essential for prevention. D.
Euphemisticinquiriesabouthissuicideriskwouldfoster rapport. E. Asking
this man about suicide may increase his risk. Answer >> C. Detailed
questions about his suicidality are essential for prevention.
