Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Accepted Answer

Manic episodes

Question 2

A 15-year-old has felt chronically sad for over a year, nearly every day, but has not experienced any manic episodes. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Question 3

Which symptom is common to both Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day

Question 4

A patient presents with at least one manic episode and one major depressive episode. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I Disorder

Question 5

Which of the following is a required symptom for a diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder?

Accepted Answer

At least one hypomanic episode

Question 6

Which of the following is a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment?

Accepted Answer

Substance Use Disorder

Question 7

A person increases their alcohol consumption over time and experiences withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit. Which diagnostic criteria does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance and withdrawal

Question 8

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is most likely to result from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Manic episodes

Question 10

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight

Question 11

Which subtype of Anorexia Nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging?

Accepted Answer

Binge-eating/purging type

Question 12

Bulimia Nervosa is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain

Question 13

Which of the following is an inappropriate compensatory behavior associated with Bulimia Nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Self-induced vomiting

Question 14

What is a key feature of binge eating episodes in Bulimia Nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Eating an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most people would eat in a similar period under similar circumstances

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of binge eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors

Question 16

A patient reports eating large amounts of food in a short period, feeling a lack of control, and does not engage in compensatory behaviors. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Binge Eating Disorder

Question 17

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between frequency of binge eating episodes ($$f) $$and compensatory behaviors ($$c) in $$Bulimia Nervosa?

Accepted Answer

$$f \u003e 0$$ and $$c \u003e 0$$

Question 18

If a patient meets the criteria for both Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, which of the following is the best approach for treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Address both disorders concurrently, considering their interaction

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tolerance' in Substance Use Disorders?

Accepted Answer

Needing increased amounts of the substance to achieve the desired effect

Question 20

A patient with PTSD experiences flashbacks, nightmares, and avoids trauma-related stimuli. Which symptom category does this NOT cover?

Accepted Answer

Negative alterations in mood and cognition

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