#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 term refers to the phenomenon where a patient feels a pain sensation in a part of the body different from where the pain originates?
Psychosomatic pain
Referred pain
Neuropathic pain
Chronic pain
#13
In the context of psychiatric assessment, what does the acronym 'OCD' stand for?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Overcoming Chronic Distress
Optimal Cognitive Development
Organic Cognitive Dysfunction
#14
What is the primary symptom of panic disorder?
Intense fear or discomfort
Excessive worry and rumination
Persistent sadness or depressed mood
Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
#15
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Impulsivity
Difficulty sustaining attention
Excessive fear of social situations
Hyperactivity
#16
What term describes the phenomenon where a patient experiences a false sensory perception in the absence of external stimuli?
Delusion
Hallucination
Obsession
Compulsion
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of social anxiety disorder?
Excessive worry about multiple domains
Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
Persistent fear of social or performance situations
Inability to control impulses
#18
What is the primary symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Manic episodes
Persistent sadness or loss of interest
Excessive worry and rumination
Sudden and intense fear
#19
In psychiatric assessment, what does the acronym 'GAF' stand for?
Global Adjustment Functioning
General Assessment of Functioning
Global Assessment of Functioning
General Adjustment Functioning
#20
What is the primary symptom of agoraphobia?
Fear of social situations
Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
Fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult
Excessive worrying
#21
What is anosognosia?
A rare genetic disorder
Inability to recognize one's own illness
Excessive worrying
A type of hallucination
#22
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#23
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
#24
What is a common feature of psychosis?
Stable mood
Hallucinations and delusions
Normal perception of reality
Absence of distress
#25
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine