#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Increased energy levels
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Changes in appetite or weight
#2
What is the purpose of using the GAD-7 questionnaire in mental health assessment?
To assess symptoms of bipolar disorder
To screen for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
To evaluate symptoms of panic disorder
To measure symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive sleeping
Hyperarousal
Decreased startle response
Hypervigilance
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Intrusive thoughts
Compulsive counting
Persistent sadness
Fear of contamination
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Fear of abandonment
Persistent feelings of emptiness
Delusions of grandeur
Impulsive behavior
#6
What is the primary purpose of the PHQ-9 questionnaire in mental health assessment?
To assess anxiety symptoms
To assess suicidal ideation
To screen for depression symptoms
To measure stress levels
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worry or anxiety
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Fatigue or low energy
Grandiose delusions
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Persistent fear of gaining weight
Delusions
#9
What is the primary purpose of the PHQ-15 questionnaire in mental health assessment?
To assess personality traits
To screen for anxiety disorders
To evaluate physical symptoms potentially related to mental health conditions
To measure the severity of depressive symptoms
#10
What is the primary purpose of the HAM-A questionnaire in mental health assessment?
To evaluate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
To assess the severity of panic disorder symptoms
To screen for symptoms of social anxiety disorder
To measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
#11
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of bipolar disorder?
Manic episodes
Hypomania
Persistent low mood
Major depressive episodes
#12
What does the acronym 'DAST' stand for in mental health assessment?
Drug and Alcohol Screening Test
Depression and Anxiety Screening Tool
Delirium Assessment Scale for Trauma
Dissociative Amnesia Severity Test
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the mental status examination (MSE)?
Memory
Intelligence
Judgment
Motor skills
#14
Which of the following is NOT a common method of assessing suicidal ideation?
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
#15
What does the acronym 'CAGE' represent in mental health assessment?
Cognitive Assessment for Generalized Evaluation
Childhood Autism Rating Scale
Counseling and Guidance Evaluation
Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener
#16
What does the acronym 'PCL-5' stand for in mental health assessment?
Post-Concussion Symptom Checklist
Personality and Coping Level
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5
Psychiatric Comorbidity and Life Events
#17
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the assessment of cognitive functioning?
Working memory
Attention span
Hearing acuity
Executive functioning