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SADOCK’S SYNOPSIS OF
PSYCHIATRY 13TH EDITION
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13TH EDITION TEST BANK
CHAPTER 1: EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE
PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT
PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (25 Questions)
1. The most important component of the psychiatric interview is:
A) Obtaining a complete history
B) Establishing rapport
C) Conducting a mental status examination
D) Making a diagnosis
Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing rapport is the most critical component of the psychiatric
interview, as it forms the foundation for a trusting therapeutic relationship and facilitates
accurate information gathering. The 13th Edition emphasizes the importance of the
therapeutic alliance in psychiatric assessment.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1.1
2. The most common presenting symptom in psychiatric patients is:
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
, C) Insomnia
D) Irritability
Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety is the most common presenting symptom in psychiatric patients
across all settings. The 13th Edition covers the prevalence and presentation of anxiety
symptoms in clinical practice.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.2
3. The most important question in suicide risk assessment is:
A) "Are you depressed?"
B) "Have you had thoughts of harming yourself?"
C) "Do you have a plan?"
D) "Do you have access to means?"
Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts is the most important question in
suicide risk assessment. The 13th Edition emphasizes that asking about suicide does not
increase risk and is essential for safety assessment.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.3
4. The most common defense mechanism in psychiatric patients is:
A) Denial
B) Projection
C) Rationalization
D) Repression
Answer: A
, Rationale: Denial is the most commonly observed defense mechanism, particularly in
patients with substance use disorders and psychotic disorders. The 13th Edition covers
defense mechanisms in the context of psychiatric assessment.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.4
5. The most common mental status examination finding in anxiety disorders is:
A) Psychomotor agitation
B) Depressed mood
C) Impaired concentration
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Psychomotor agitation, depressed mood, and impaired concentration are all
common mental status findings in anxiety disorders. The 13th Edition covers the
comprehensive mental status examination.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1.5
6. The most common psychiatric emergency is:
A) Suicide attempt
B) Suicidal ideation
C) Panic attack
D) Psychotic episode
Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal ideation is the most common psychiatric emergency, requiring
immediate assessment and intervention. The 13th Edition covers psychiatric
emergencies and crisis management.
SADOCK’S SYNOPSIS OF
PSYCHIATRY 13TH EDITION
LATEST UPDATE WILL ALL
COMPLETE CHAPTERS
, KAPLAN & SADOCK'S SYNOPSIS OF PSYCHIATRY –
13TH EDITION TEST BANK
CHAPTER 1: EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE
PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT
PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (25 Questions)
1. The most important component of the psychiatric interview is:
A) Obtaining a complete history
B) Establishing rapport
C) Conducting a mental status examination
D) Making a diagnosis
Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing rapport is the most critical component of the psychiatric
interview, as it forms the foundation for a trusting therapeutic relationship and facilitates
accurate information gathering. The 13th Edition emphasizes the importance of the
therapeutic alliance in psychiatric assessment.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1.1
2. The most common presenting symptom in psychiatric patients is:
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
, C) Insomnia
D) Irritability
Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety is the most common presenting symptom in psychiatric patients
across all settings. The 13th Edition covers the prevalence and presentation of anxiety
symptoms in clinical practice.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.2
3. The most important question in suicide risk assessment is:
A) "Are you depressed?"
B) "Have you had thoughts of harming yourself?"
C) "Do you have a plan?"
D) "Do you have access to means?"
Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts is the most important question in
suicide risk assessment. The 13th Edition emphasizes that asking about suicide does not
increase risk and is essential for safety assessment.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.3
4. The most common defense mechanism in psychiatric patients is:
A) Denial
B) Projection
C) Rationalization
D) Repression
Answer: A
, Rationale: Denial is the most commonly observed defense mechanism, particularly in
patients with substance use disorders and psychotic disorders. The 13th Edition covers
defense mechanisms in the context of psychiatric assessment.
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1.4
5. The most common mental status examination finding in anxiety disorders is:
A) Psychomotor agitation
B) Depressed mood
C) Impaired concentration
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Psychomotor agitation, depressed mood, and impaired concentration are all
common mental status findings in anxiety disorders. The 13th Edition covers the
comprehensive mental status examination.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1.5
6. The most common psychiatric emergency is:
A) Suicide attempt
B) Suicidal ideation
C) Panic attack
D) Psychotic episode
Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal ideation is the most common psychiatric emergency, requiring
immediate assessment and intervention. The 13th Edition covers psychiatric
emergencies and crisis management.
