Which of the following disorders requires the symptoms to occur for at least 6 months and the
individual has difficulty controlling the worry?
A. Bipolar II Disorder
B. Panic Disorder
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder correct answers C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Edginess, fatigue, irritability and impaired concentration are symptoms in which psychiatric
disorder?
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Substance Use disorder
C. Panic Disorder
D. Agoraphobia correct answers A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
All of these are true for the diagnosis of acute stress disorder according to the DSM-5 Criteria
EXCEPT:
A. Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s).
B. Witnessing, in person, the event(s) as it occurred to others.
C. Persistent inability to experience positive emotions
D. Duration is more than 1 month correct answers D. Duration is more than 1 month
The first line treatment recommended in acute stress disorder is:
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
B. Lithium
C. Zoloft
D. Cymbalta correct answers A. Cognitive behavioral therapy
A.G. reports having unsuccessful efforts to control alcohol use, spends a great deal of time in
activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol and recover from its effects, alcohol use has
resulted in failure to fulfill obligations at work and home, continued alcohol use despite having
persistent interpersonal problems exacerbated by the effects of alcohol, and alcohol use is
continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical problem that is likely to
have been caused or exacerbated by alcohol. What would be the diagnosis and specified
severity?
A. Alcohol use disorder (F10.0)
B. Alcohol use disorder, mild (F10.10)
C. Alcohol use disorder, moderate (F10.20)
D. Alcohol use disorder, severe (F10.30) correct answers C. Alcohol use disorder, moderate
(F10.20)
, The general steps to treatment of alcohol use disorders are:
A. Intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation
B. Motivational interviewing, AA meetings, rehabilitation
C. Detoxification, rehabilitation, obtaining an AA sponsor
D. Intervention, Naltrexone, rehabilitation correct answers A. Intervention, detoxification,
rehabilitation
Exhibitionistic Disorder Presents as:
A. recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person,
as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors
B. spying on others in private activities
C. touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting individual
D. sexual focus on children correct answers A. recurrent and intense sexual arousal from
touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or
behaviors
The best therapy approach to treat paraphilic disorders is:
A. cognitive behavioral therapy
B. exposure therapy
C. aversion therapy
D. mindfulness therapy correct answers A. cognitive behavioral therapy
A 13-year-old boy beginning puberty begins to become fearful of negative outcomes or
embarrassment with his peers and chooses not to fully engage. His parents notice that for nearly
one year, he has difficulty talking to peers or authority figures, difficulty making friends and has
a general fear of being judged by others. What do you think the diagnosis is?
A. Borderline Personality Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
D. Seasonal Affective Disorder correct answers B. Social Anxiety Disorder
An adolescent with his parents show up to a practitioner's office and say they think their child
has ADHD. After assessment, the practitioner diagnoses the child. The child has the symptoms
listed below. What is not a symptom of ADHD?
A.Having a difficult time following in class because of a short attention span and being easily
distracted.
B.Constantly interrupting others often, cannot seem to sit still.
C. Easily frustrated at times and yells at family members.
D. Being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings. correct answers C. Easily
frustrated at times and yells at family members.