THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF
PSYCHIATRISTS
MOCK WRITTENS
MCQ PAPER 2016
(Produced by the New Zealand Training Programmes)
Candidate’s name: Date:
The real MCQ paper is these days done via a computer interface at special testing
venues. This Mock Paper cannot replicate those conditions, but is still a useful exercise in
managing the size of the task, the timing, and individual question types.
We suggest that candidates replicate actual exam conditions as far as possible, according
to the rules in the Exams section of the 2012 Regulations (see: Written Examination policy
esp. pages 7-12), and that they use the electronic interface demo, tutorial MCQ exam, and
tutorial model answers provided by the College to familiarise themselves with the MCQ
electronic interface.
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,THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF
PSYCHIATRISTS
MCQ PAPER 2016
EXTENDED MATCHING
QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWERING THIS PAPER:
As you will mark it yourself we have done away with the “scantron” computer mark sheet.
Answering each question at the place where the question is written is more like the on-line
system and will make the marking process easier.
Use pencil so you can change it easily if need be.
Put your chosen answer letter in the box beside the question.
If you mess it up or make it hard to read, the only one confused will be you.
Example:
50. Weakness and fine tremor.
51. A generalised rash.
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,Extended Matching Questions
Do not answer questions in this booklet. Use the separate answer sheet and pencil provided.
Each question is worth 1 mark
A Amphetamine use
B Anaemia of chronic disease
C Cushing’s Disease
D Epstein Barr virus
E HIV
F Huntington’s Disease
G Hyperparathyroidism
H Hyperthyroidism
I Hypothyroidism
J Interferon treatment
K Lyme Disease
L Prednisone use
Which of the above is the MOST likely to be demonstrated by each of the following
examples?
Please select only ONE option, BUT ANY OPTION MAY BE USED MORE THAN
ONCE, IF REQUIRED.
1. Jason, a university student aged 20, presents with low mood, fatigue and
sore throat
2. Frannie, a 50 year old woman, presents with difficulty sleeping, anxiety and
weight loss.
3. Gary, A 67 year old smoker with recent admission for exacerbation of
COPD, presents with irritability, decreased sleep and overactive thinking.
4. Kim, a 45 year old ex-intravenous drug user, presents with abnormal liver
function tests, low mood and symptoms of depression. Increased irritability is
also reported.
5. Natasha, a 30 year old woman, presents with low mood and functional
changes of depression. There is a family history of her father and paternal
grandmother presenting with abnormal movements before dying early.
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, Extended Matching Questions
Do not answer questions in this booklet. Use the separate answer sheet and pencil provided.
Each question is worth 1 mark
A Amitriptyline
B Aripiprazole
C Citalopram
D Clonidine
E Concerta
F Fluoxetine
G Methylphenidate SR
H Risperidone
Which medication listed above is the MOST appropriate choice for each of the
following examples.
Please select only ONE option, BUT ANY OPTION MAY BE USED MORE THAN
ONCE, IF REQUIRED.
6. Has evidence as an antidepressant in adults but is considered likely to be
harmful in children and adolescents.
7. Has reasonable evidence for managing irritability in young people with
autistic spectrum disorder.
8. A good choice for once-daily dosing of a 14 year old with ADHD.
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PSYCHIATRISTS
MOCK WRITTENS
MCQ PAPER 2016
(Produced by the New Zealand Training Programmes)
Candidate’s name: Date:
The real MCQ paper is these days done via a computer interface at special testing
venues. This Mock Paper cannot replicate those conditions, but is still a useful exercise in
managing the size of the task, the timing, and individual question types.
We suggest that candidates replicate actual exam conditions as far as possible, according
to the rules in the Exams section of the 2012 Regulations (see: Written Examination policy
esp. pages 7-12), and that they use the electronic interface demo, tutorial MCQ exam, and
tutorial model answers provided by the College to familiarise themselves with the MCQ
electronic interface.
1
,THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF
PSYCHIATRISTS
MCQ PAPER 2016
EXTENDED MATCHING
QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWERING THIS PAPER:
As you will mark it yourself we have done away with the “scantron” computer mark sheet.
Answering each question at the place where the question is written is more like the on-line
system and will make the marking process easier.
Use pencil so you can change it easily if need be.
Put your chosen answer letter in the box beside the question.
If you mess it up or make it hard to read, the only one confused will be you.
Example:
50. Weakness and fine tremor.
51. A generalised rash.
2
,Extended Matching Questions
Do not answer questions in this booklet. Use the separate answer sheet and pencil provided.
Each question is worth 1 mark
A Amphetamine use
B Anaemia of chronic disease
C Cushing’s Disease
D Epstein Barr virus
E HIV
F Huntington’s Disease
G Hyperparathyroidism
H Hyperthyroidism
I Hypothyroidism
J Interferon treatment
K Lyme Disease
L Prednisone use
Which of the above is the MOST likely to be demonstrated by each of the following
examples?
Please select only ONE option, BUT ANY OPTION MAY BE USED MORE THAN
ONCE, IF REQUIRED.
1. Jason, a university student aged 20, presents with low mood, fatigue and
sore throat
2. Frannie, a 50 year old woman, presents with difficulty sleeping, anxiety and
weight loss.
3. Gary, A 67 year old smoker with recent admission for exacerbation of
COPD, presents with irritability, decreased sleep and overactive thinking.
4. Kim, a 45 year old ex-intravenous drug user, presents with abnormal liver
function tests, low mood and symptoms of depression. Increased irritability is
also reported.
5. Natasha, a 30 year old woman, presents with low mood and functional
changes of depression. There is a family history of her father and paternal
grandmother presenting with abnormal movements before dying early.
3
, Extended Matching Questions
Do not answer questions in this booklet. Use the separate answer sheet and pencil provided.
Each question is worth 1 mark
A Amitriptyline
B Aripiprazole
C Citalopram
D Clonidine
E Concerta
F Fluoxetine
G Methylphenidate SR
H Risperidone
Which medication listed above is the MOST appropriate choice for each of the
following examples.
Please select only ONE option, BUT ANY OPTION MAY BE USED MORE THAN
ONCE, IF REQUIRED.
6. Has evidence as an antidepressant in adults but is considered likely to be
harmful in children and adolescents.
7. Has reasonable evidence for managing irritability in young people with
autistic spectrum disorder.
8. A good choice for once-daily dosing of a 14 year old with ADHD.
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