Core Psychiatry & Pharmacology
1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
(Select all that apply)
o Rapid dose escalation
o Parenteral administration
o High-potency typical antipsychotics
2. A discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender identity is called:
o Gender incongruence (gender dysphoria if distress is present)
3. D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway results in:
o Worsening of negative symptoms
4. PCP and ketamine exert their effects by blocking:
o NMDA receptors
5. Symptoms due to recent substance ingestion are classified as:
o Substance intoxication
6. Repetitive involuntary facial and tongue movements are characteristic of:
o Tardive dyskinesia
7. A fixed delusion lasting ≥1 month without prominent hallucinations is:
o Delusional disorder
8. Preoccupation with castration can be dangerous because:
o It may lead to life-threatening self-harm
9. The system used to code medical procedures is:
o CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
10. “Dry orgasm” with milky urine on chlorpromazine is:
• A benign side effect
11. XO chromosomal pattern with infertility and short stature is:
• Turner syndrome
, 12. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include:
• Social withdrawal
• Impaired functioning
• Poor self-care
13. OCD differs from psychosis because:
• Insight is usually preserved
14. A federal program covering adults ≥65 years is:
• Medicare
15. Clear NP scope of practice is important to:
• Ensure legality, accountability, and reimbursement
16. Most widely used psychoactive substance:
• Caffeine
17. First-line treatment for tardive dyskinesia:
• VMAT2 inhibitors
18. APRN Consensus Model established:
• Lifespan psychiatric care
• Merging of adult and gerontology populations
19. At BAC 0.05%, patients show:
• Impaired judgment and reduced inhibition
20. NPIs must be shared with:
• Health plans
• Providers
• Billing entities
21. Psychotic symptoms lasting >6 months indicate:
• Schizophrenia
22. Primary neurotransmitter in addiction:
1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
(Select all that apply)
o Rapid dose escalation
o Parenteral administration
o High-potency typical antipsychotics
2. A discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender identity is called:
o Gender incongruence (gender dysphoria if distress is present)
3. D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway results in:
o Worsening of negative symptoms
4. PCP and ketamine exert their effects by blocking:
o NMDA receptors
5. Symptoms due to recent substance ingestion are classified as:
o Substance intoxication
6. Repetitive involuntary facial and tongue movements are characteristic of:
o Tardive dyskinesia
7. A fixed delusion lasting ≥1 month without prominent hallucinations is:
o Delusional disorder
8. Preoccupation with castration can be dangerous because:
o It may lead to life-threatening self-harm
9. The system used to code medical procedures is:
o CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
10. “Dry orgasm” with milky urine on chlorpromazine is:
• A benign side effect
11. XO chromosomal pattern with infertility and short stature is:
• Turner syndrome
, 12. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include:
• Social withdrawal
• Impaired functioning
• Poor self-care
13. OCD differs from psychosis because:
• Insight is usually preserved
14. A federal program covering adults ≥65 years is:
• Medicare
15. Clear NP scope of practice is important to:
• Ensure legality, accountability, and reimbursement
16. Most widely used psychoactive substance:
• Caffeine
17. First-line treatment for tardive dyskinesia:
• VMAT2 inhibitors
18. APRN Consensus Model established:
• Lifespan psychiatric care
• Merging of adult and gerontology populations
19. At BAC 0.05%, patients show:
• Impaired judgment and reduced inhibition
20. NPIs must be shared with:
• Health plans
• Providers
• Billing entities
21. Psychotic symptoms lasting >6 months indicate:
• Schizophrenia
22. Primary neurotransmitter in addiction:
