APEA Psych Patho Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
The feature that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder is: the cause of
symptoms.
the length of symptoms. the severity of symptoms. the type of symptoms.
Answer:
the severity of symptoms
Question 2:
Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania:
norepinephrine.
serotonin.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dopamine.
Answer:
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Question 3:
The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolve within:
2 weeks of delivery.
3 months of delivery. 6 months of delivery. 1 year of delivery.
Answer:
2 weeks of delivery.
Question 4:
Uncontrolled short-term eating that is followed by shame and guilt can be a sign of: bulimia
nervosa.
binge eating disorder. obesity.
obsessive compulsive disorder.
Answer:
binge eating disorder
, Question 5:
Patients who have a binge eating disorder:
often purge after eating.
may have weight problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder.
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.often feel bloated and
constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
Answer:
may have weighttry to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.often feel
bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.
often feel bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.
often feel bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
Question 6:
Which one of the following does NOT influence the severity and duration of abusive substance
Answer:
problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder.
Question 7:
Method of abuse (e.g., snorting)
Answer:
Type of substance abused
Question 8:
Determination to quit
Answer:
Determination to quit
Question 9:
The neurotransmitter that is implicated in schizophrenia is: serotonin.
dopamine. glycine.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Answer:
dopamine
Question 1:
The feature that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder is: the cause of
symptoms.
the length of symptoms. the severity of symptoms. the type of symptoms.
Answer:
the severity of symptoms
Question 2:
Which neurotransmitter is NOT typically implicated in the development of mania:
norepinephrine.
serotonin.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dopamine.
Answer:
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Question 3:
The symptoms associated with postpartum blues usually resolve within:
2 weeks of delivery.
3 months of delivery. 6 months of delivery. 1 year of delivery.
Answer:
2 weeks of delivery.
Question 4:
Uncontrolled short-term eating that is followed by shame and guilt can be a sign of: bulimia
nervosa.
binge eating disorder. obesity.
obsessive compulsive disorder.
Answer:
binge eating disorder
, Question 5:
Patients who have a binge eating disorder:
often purge after eating.
may have weight problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder.
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.often feel bloated and
constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
Answer:
may have weighttry to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.often feel
bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.
often feel bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
try to "make up" for a binge eating episode by overexercising.
often feel bloated and constipated, and thus take excessive amounts of laxatives.
may have weight
Question 6:
Which one of the following does NOT influence the severity and duration of abusive substance
Answer:
problems as both a consequence and a cause of the disorder.
Question 7:
Method of abuse (e.g., snorting)
Answer:
Type of substance abused
Question 8:
Determination to quit
Answer:
Determination to quit
Question 9:
The neurotransmitter that is implicated in schizophrenia is: serotonin.
dopamine. glycine.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Answer:
dopamine
