2025 PRITE PART II EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100%
ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE
Segregation analysis - ANS Which of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-
generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANS Ainsworth introduced the strange situation
experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a given period of time - ANS Localized amnesia is best described as an
inability to recall:
Orexin - ANS A 32-year old patient has episodes of irresistible sleepiness and falls asleep while
driving. The patient reports experiencing episodes of paralysis and hallucinations upon
awakening. These symptoms are best explained by a deficiency in which of the following.
Melancholic features - ANS A patient presents with a three week history of markedly depressed
mood insomnia and weight loss. Family members report that patient has been despondent refuses
to engage in usually enjoyable activities and spends most of the day in bed. Although patient
feels mood improves somewhat in the evenings family reports that patient takes no pleasure or
interest engaging with grandchildren when they visit for dinner. On interview the patient reports
guilty ruminations and feelings of hopelessness. A diagnosis of MDD is made by the
psychiatrist. Which DSM specifier would be applied to this diagnosis?
Valbenazine - ANS A patient with metabolic syndrome and schizophrenia exhibits positive
symptom relief and improved functioning on haloperidol. After two years on a therapeutic dose
the patient starts to develop new-onset lip smacking that affects their ability to eat. Adding which
of the following medications would be most likely to reduce these adverse effects?
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANS A 25-year-old woman presents with concerns
about difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse. She appears embarrassed and has difficulty
providing any additional information about her symptoms stating "I am extremely uncomfortable
talking about this." She experienced "vaginal spasms" during her last sexual encounter and she
consequently feels anxious when considering having sex. She has become avoidant and
dismissive of sexual encounters. She has had a normal gynecologic examination without
discomfort and her gynecologist referred her to the psychiatrist. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
Involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system - ANS Biofeedback targets which of the
following for
, Medicare Part D - ANS Which of the following Medicare components provides prescription drug
coverage?
Cardiovascular disease - ANS What is the leading cause of premature death in patients with
schizophrenia?
Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS Which of the following substances is most likely to increase lithium
levels?
Single nucleotide polymorphisms - ANS What is the most common form of sequence variation
in the genome?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease - ANS Which potentially fatal condition can be caused by mutations
in the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex?
The note includes sensitive information revealed in a psychotherapy session - ANS In
accordance with the 21st Century Cures Act physicians may withhold access of psychiatric notes
in which of the following cases?
RNA-sequencing - ANS Which of the following tests allows unbiased detection leading to
identification of novel transcripts?
Expressive language - ANS Which of the following cognitive functions is most likely to be
preserved with normal aging?
Obtain most disclosures of medical history upon request - ANS Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule,
a patient has the right to:
Right parietal lobe - ANS During administration of performance tasks on standardized
intelligence testing which of the following areas shows the greatest increase in metabolic activity
Interleukin-6 - ANS Which of the following cytokines acts on the liver to increase synthesis of
acute phase proteins and increases proliferation of antibody producing B cells?
Pain - ANS Which of the following is transmitted through the spinothalamic tract?
Identity - ANS A 23-year-old patient began psychotherapy due to feelings of inadequacy and
depression in the context of working in a coffee shop since graduating from college and
deferring medical school acceptance. The patient has been having conflicts with parents over
their ambivalence about becoming a physician. Which of the following is the most likely
developmental task with which the patient is struggling?
Iron - ANS A patient describes an uncomfortable feeling in the calves most evenings which
requires the patient to get up and walk around to relieve the feeling. There is no numbness or loss
of sensation in the feet. Deficiency in which of the following is associated with this condition?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT 100%
ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE
Segregation analysis - ANS Which of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-
generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANS Ainsworth introduced the strange situation
experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a given period of time - ANS Localized amnesia is best described as an
inability to recall:
Orexin - ANS A 32-year old patient has episodes of irresistible sleepiness and falls asleep while
driving. The patient reports experiencing episodes of paralysis and hallucinations upon
awakening. These symptoms are best explained by a deficiency in which of the following.
Melancholic features - ANS A patient presents with a three week history of markedly depressed
mood insomnia and weight loss. Family members report that patient has been despondent refuses
to engage in usually enjoyable activities and spends most of the day in bed. Although patient
feels mood improves somewhat in the evenings family reports that patient takes no pleasure or
interest engaging with grandchildren when they visit for dinner. On interview the patient reports
guilty ruminations and feelings of hopelessness. A diagnosis of MDD is made by the
psychiatrist. Which DSM specifier would be applied to this diagnosis?
Valbenazine - ANS A patient with metabolic syndrome and schizophrenia exhibits positive
symptom relief and improved functioning on haloperidol. After two years on a therapeutic dose
the patient starts to develop new-onset lip smacking that affects their ability to eat. Adding which
of the following medications would be most likely to reduce these adverse effects?
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANS A 25-year-old woman presents with concerns
about difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse. She appears embarrassed and has difficulty
providing any additional information about her symptoms stating "I am extremely uncomfortable
talking about this." She experienced "vaginal spasms" during her last sexual encounter and she
consequently feels anxious when considering having sex. She has become avoidant and
dismissive of sexual encounters. She has had a normal gynecologic examination without
discomfort and her gynecologist referred her to the psychiatrist. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
Involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system - ANS Biofeedback targets which of the
following for
, Medicare Part D - ANS Which of the following Medicare components provides prescription drug
coverage?
Cardiovascular disease - ANS What is the leading cause of premature death in patients with
schizophrenia?
Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS Which of the following substances is most likely to increase lithium
levels?
Single nucleotide polymorphisms - ANS What is the most common form of sequence variation
in the genome?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease - ANS Which potentially fatal condition can be caused by mutations
in the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex?
The note includes sensitive information revealed in a psychotherapy session - ANS In
accordance with the 21st Century Cures Act physicians may withhold access of psychiatric notes
in which of the following cases?
RNA-sequencing - ANS Which of the following tests allows unbiased detection leading to
identification of novel transcripts?
Expressive language - ANS Which of the following cognitive functions is most likely to be
preserved with normal aging?
Obtain most disclosures of medical history upon request - ANS Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule,
a patient has the right to:
Right parietal lobe - ANS During administration of performance tasks on standardized
intelligence testing which of the following areas shows the greatest increase in metabolic activity
Interleukin-6 - ANS Which of the following cytokines acts on the liver to increase synthesis of
acute phase proteins and increases proliferation of antibody producing B cells?
Pain - ANS Which of the following is transmitted through the spinothalamic tract?
Identity - ANS A 23-year-old patient began psychotherapy due to feelings of inadequacy and
depression in the context of working in a coffee shop since graduating from college and
deferring medical school acceptance. The patient has been having conflicts with parents over
their ambivalence about becoming a physician. Which of the following is the most likely
developmental task with which the patient is struggling?
Iron - ANS A patient describes an uncomfortable feeling in the calves most evenings which
requires the patient to get up and walk around to relieve the feeling. There is no numbness or loss
of sensation in the feet. Deficiency in which of the following is associated with this condition?
