PRITE 2017 1 STUDY SHEET 2026
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A patient reports insomnia, frequent nighttime awakenings and
excessive daytime sleepiness. A sleep study reveals brief LE jerks with
brief repeated arousals. The patient is unaware of these movements.
What is the dx?
A Narcolepsy
B Primary insomnia
C Sleep terror disorder
D Periodic limb movement disorder
E Circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following symptoms is considered to be an irreversible
effect of chronic anabolic steroid use?
A Infertility
B Hirsutism
C Impotence
D Gynecomastia
E Testicular atrophy. Answer: B
,◉ An infant who engages in an interactive game of peek-a-boo most
closely demonstrates the concept of which of the following cognitive
abilities?
A Centering
B Egocentrism
C Conservation
D Object permanence
E Tertiary circular reactions. Answer: D
◉ A 26-year-old patient presents with HA and clumsiness of the R hand
for several weeks. PE is noteworthy for difficulty with RAM on R hand,
an overt intention tremor on finger to nose testing, and mildly dysmetric
finger tapping. CN intact and there is no pailledema. Damage to which
of the following structures will most likely be seen on MRI?
A. Medulla
B. Putamen
C. Cerebellum
D. Cisterna magna
E. Cerebellar tonsils. Answer: C
◉ A resident who runs a lecture course for medical students is told that
the medical school now requires all teachers to consider "learning
styles" when planning curicula. Which of the following changes to
curriculum would be supported by existing literature?
,A Transition all lectures to small group problem-based formats
B Offer several different modalities and allow students to choose
C Make no changes, lecture based curricula results in higher test scores
D Allow students to self-declare learning styles and opt out of certain
requirements
E Use supplemental material designed to address the needs of all types
of learners.. Answer: E
◉ A therapist is treating a high-achieving patient who has become
increasingly anxious about the perception of her work. This has led to
the patient working long hours to be viewed positively by her team. The
therapist asks whether the long hours are truly needed to be successful
and the pt responds "I always have to work harder than anyone else to
succeed." In cognitive theory, this statement is an example of
A a schema
B globalization
C internalization
D an automatic thought
E a compensatory strategy. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is the most significant barrier to accessing
mental health services in school-based health centers?
A lower quality of care
B stricter referral process
, C Health insurance restrictions
D Concerns about confidentiality
E Limited access to appointments. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following forms of psychotherapy is most likely to
describe a therapeutic goal as "improving ego functioning and self
esteem"?
A Family therapy
B Exposure therapy
C Supportive therapy
D Dialectical behavioral therapy
E Interpersonal psychotherapy. Answer: C
◉ Which letter corresponds to the brain structure that is commonly
termed the habenular nucleus?
SKIP. Answer:
◉ A 27-year-old patient is seen for intermittent muscle twitching. Exam
demonstrates full strength with normal muscle bulk. An EMG study
demonstrates spontaneous discharges which are relatively constant and
represent firing of the motor unit. The findings are typical of
A cramps
B spasms
C myokymia
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A patient reports insomnia, frequent nighttime awakenings and
excessive daytime sleepiness. A sleep study reveals brief LE jerks with
brief repeated arousals. The patient is unaware of these movements.
What is the dx?
A Narcolepsy
B Primary insomnia
C Sleep terror disorder
D Periodic limb movement disorder
E Circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following symptoms is considered to be an irreversible
effect of chronic anabolic steroid use?
A Infertility
B Hirsutism
C Impotence
D Gynecomastia
E Testicular atrophy. Answer: B
,◉ An infant who engages in an interactive game of peek-a-boo most
closely demonstrates the concept of which of the following cognitive
abilities?
A Centering
B Egocentrism
C Conservation
D Object permanence
E Tertiary circular reactions. Answer: D
◉ A 26-year-old patient presents with HA and clumsiness of the R hand
for several weeks. PE is noteworthy for difficulty with RAM on R hand,
an overt intention tremor on finger to nose testing, and mildly dysmetric
finger tapping. CN intact and there is no pailledema. Damage to which
of the following structures will most likely be seen on MRI?
A. Medulla
B. Putamen
C. Cerebellum
D. Cisterna magna
E. Cerebellar tonsils. Answer: C
◉ A resident who runs a lecture course for medical students is told that
the medical school now requires all teachers to consider "learning
styles" when planning curicula. Which of the following changes to
curriculum would be supported by existing literature?
,A Transition all lectures to small group problem-based formats
B Offer several different modalities and allow students to choose
C Make no changes, lecture based curricula results in higher test scores
D Allow students to self-declare learning styles and opt out of certain
requirements
E Use supplemental material designed to address the needs of all types
of learners.. Answer: E
◉ A therapist is treating a high-achieving patient who has become
increasingly anxious about the perception of her work. This has led to
the patient working long hours to be viewed positively by her team. The
therapist asks whether the long hours are truly needed to be successful
and the pt responds "I always have to work harder than anyone else to
succeed." In cognitive theory, this statement is an example of
A a schema
B globalization
C internalization
D an automatic thought
E a compensatory strategy. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is the most significant barrier to accessing
mental health services in school-based health centers?
A lower quality of care
B stricter referral process
, C Health insurance restrictions
D Concerns about confidentiality
E Limited access to appointments. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following forms of psychotherapy is most likely to
describe a therapeutic goal as "improving ego functioning and self
esteem"?
A Family therapy
B Exposure therapy
C Supportive therapy
D Dialectical behavioral therapy
E Interpersonal psychotherapy. Answer: C
◉ Which letter corresponds to the brain structure that is commonly
termed the habenular nucleus?
SKIP. Answer:
◉ A 27-year-old patient is seen for intermittent muscle twitching. Exam
demonstrates full strength with normal muscle bulk. An EMG study
demonstrates spontaneous discharges which are relatively constant and
represent firing of the motor unit. The findings are typical of
A cramps
B spasms
C myokymia
