#1
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of depression?
Persistent sadness or anxious mood
Increased appetite and weight gain
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Fatigue or loss of energy
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Rapid mood swings
Delusions
Hypomania
Insomnia
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder?
Persistent feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Persistent sadness or depressed mood
Periods of elevated mood or irritability
Persistent fear of social situations
#4
What is the primary characteristic of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?
Persistent fear of social situations
Presence of multiple distinct personality states
Recurrent, intrusive thoughts or images
Excessive worry and rumination
#5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Lack of motivation
Rapid mood swings
#6
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA-Ar)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
#7
What term describes the involuntary repetitive movements of the face, trunk, or limbs seen in some neurological disorders?
Athetosis
Tremor
Dystonia
Chorea
#8
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worry
Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
Hypochondriasis
Difficulty concentrating
#9
What is the primary symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Panic attacks
Nightmares and flashbacks
Paranoia
Hallucinations
#10
In psychiatric evaluation, what does the acronym 'MSE' stand for?
Mood and Stress Examination
Mental State Examination
Memory and Sensory Evaluation
Motor and Speech Evaluation
#11
What is the hallmark symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Fear of abandonment
Grandiosity
Impulsivity
Social withdrawal
#12
What is anosognosia?
A rare genetic disorder
Inability to recognize one's own illness
Excessive worrying
A type of hallucination
#13
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Excessive fear of social situations
Recurrent, intrusive thoughts or images
Periods of elevated mood and energy
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
#15
What is a common feature of psychosis?
Stable mood
Hallucinations and delusions
Normal perception of reality
Absence of distress
#16
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine