Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. The hallmark symptom of major depressive disorder is:
A) Grandiosity and inflated self-esteem
B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest
C) Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
D) Fear and panic attacks
2. Which of the following assessment tools is commonly used to assess
symptoms of depression?
A) Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
B) Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)
C) Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
D) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
3. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:
A) Recurrent panic attacks and fear of specific objects or situations
B) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
C) Excessive worry and apprehension about various aspects of life
D) Unstable self-image, intense fear of abandonment, and impulsive behaviors
4. The assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes:
A) Assessing for intrusive memories and avoidance behaviors
B) Evaluating the presence of delusions and hallucinations
C) Observing for manic or hypomanic episodes
D) Screening for substance use disorders
, 5. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by:
A) Social withdrawal and limited emotional expression
B) Disregard for and violation of others' rights
C) Preoccupation with perfectionism and orderliness
D) Instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions
6. The assessment of substance use disorders involves:
A) Assessing for distorted thoughts and beliefs
B) Evaluating for excessive worry and anxiety
C) Screening for mood swings and irritability
D) Identifying substance-related cravings and withdrawal symptoms
7. Which of the following is a commonly used assessment tool for
screening alcohol use disorders?
A) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
B) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
C) Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
D) Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
8. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by:
A) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors
B) Intense fear of social situations and scrutiny
C) Preoccupation with perceived defects in physical appearance
D) Volatile mood swings and impulsivity
9. The assessment of bipolar disorder involves:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. The hallmark symptom of major depressive disorder is:
A) Grandiosity and inflated self-esteem
B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest
C) Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
D) Fear and panic attacks
2. Which of the following assessment tools is commonly used to assess
symptoms of depression?
A) Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
B) Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)
C) Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
D) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
3. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:
A) Recurrent panic attacks and fear of specific objects or situations
B) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
C) Excessive worry and apprehension about various aspects of life
D) Unstable self-image, intense fear of abandonment, and impulsive behaviors
4. The assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes:
A) Assessing for intrusive memories and avoidance behaviors
B) Evaluating the presence of delusions and hallucinations
C) Observing for manic or hypomanic episodes
D) Screening for substance use disorders
, 5. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by:
A) Social withdrawal and limited emotional expression
B) Disregard for and violation of others' rights
C) Preoccupation with perfectionism and orderliness
D) Instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions
6. The assessment of substance use disorders involves:
A) Assessing for distorted thoughts and beliefs
B) Evaluating for excessive worry and anxiety
C) Screening for mood swings and irritability
D) Identifying substance-related cravings and withdrawal symptoms
7. Which of the following is a commonly used assessment tool for
screening alcohol use disorders?
A) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
B) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
C) Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
D) Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
8. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by:
A) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors
B) Intense fear of social situations and scrutiny
C) Preoccupation with perceived defects in physical appearance
D) Volatile mood swings and impulsivity
9. The assessment of bipolar disorder involves:
