ROSH Psych EOR Exam 600+ Questions Psychiatry Disorders Pharmacology Study Guide 2026

This document contains a comprehensive collection of over 600 exam-style questions with detailed and verified answers for the ROSH Psychiatry EOR Exam, covering psychiatric disorders, pharmacology, diagnostic criteria, and clinical management. It serves as a complete and in-depth study guide designed to prepare students for end-of-rotation exams and clinical assessments. The material provides extensive coverage of major psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders (major depression, bipolar I & II), anxiety disorders (panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias), psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder), and personality disorders (borderline, antisocial, avoidant, paranoid) (pages 6–10, 21–24). It explains diagnostic criteria, symptom presentation, and distinguishing features between disorders, which are critical for exam success and clinical reasoning. In addition, the document thoroughly explores treatment approaches, including first-line pharmacologic therapies such as SSRIs for depression and anxiety, mood stabilizers like lithium and valproic acid for bipolar disorder, and antipsychotics such as olanzapine and clozapine (pages 15, 21, 45). It also highlights psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy, emphasizing their role in managing various psychiatric conditions. The guide also includes high-yield clinical scenarios related to substance use disorders, including alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens, benzodiazepine treatment), opioid intoxication and withdrawal (naloxone, methadone, buprenorphine), and associated complications (pages 13–18, 34). It further covers emergency psychiatry topics such as suicide risk factors, overdose management, serotonin syndrome, and acute psychosis, ensuring readiness for real-world clinical situations. Furthermore, the document addresses developmental and behavioral disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder (pages 3–5, 38–44). It also includes important topics like abuse recognition, factitious disorders, somatic symptom disorders, and ethical/legal responsibilities in patient care. These sections provide a well-rounded understanding of psychiatry across age groups and clinical contexts. This resource is particularly useful for: Physician assistant (PA) students preparing for Psychiatry EOR exams Medical students during psychiatry rotations Nursing and mental health students Healthcare professionals reviewing psychiatric concepts and clinical management The content aligns closely with standard references such as “First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship” and “Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry”, making it highly effective for exam preparation and clinical application. Keywords: psychiatry exam, eor psych, mental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, ssri treatment, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, substance use disorder, alcohol withdrawal, opioid overdose, naloxone, psychotherapy cbt dbt, adhd autism, suicide risk, clinical psychiatry, exam questions