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PA Psychiatry EOR 2026|Complete
Exam Set With Questions And
Correct Answers
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) seen w/ typical antipsychotic use
*FEVER* - correct-answer - *F*ever
*E*levated enzymes (CPK)
*V*itals are unstable (BP)
*E*ncephalopathy
*R*idgity (psudoparkinsonism)
Tx: *Dantrolene* + ice baths
Atypical antipsychotic known to *↓ rate of suicide* in psychotic patients but can
cause *agranulocytosis* - correct-answer - Clozapine (Clozaril) - 2nd Line Tx of
schizophrenia due to S/E's
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Absolute C/I to use: Hx of agranulocytosis or myocarditis
Erroneous beliefs
Grandeur thinking
Disorganized speech
Loose associations
Tangential responses - correct-answer - Delusions
Sx's of delusions w/o hallucinations = *Delusional Disorder*
Onset of schizophrenia based on gender - correct-answer - Men: 10-25 y/o
Women: 25-35 y/o
The earlier the onset = the worse the disease
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Same sx's as Schizophrenia, but lasting only 1-6 months - correct-answer -
Schizophreniform
Schizoaffective disorder - correct-answer - Schizophrenia + Major Depressive
episode
(Hallucinations & Delusions persist even when not depressed)
Brief psychotic disorder - correct-answer - Sudden onset of psychotic symptoms
May include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior, or
catatonic behavior
Sx's last >1 day, but <1mo
Alcohol-related CAGE Questions - correct-answer - 1. Ever wanted to *C*ut
down?
2. Ever get *A*nnoyed when ppl criticize your drinking?
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3. Ever feel *G*uilty about drinking?
4. Ever need an *E*ye-opener?
Stages of Alcohol-related disorder: Withdrawal - correct-answer - *Stage 1* (up
to 8hrs)
Anxiety, Insomnia, Nausea, Abd. pain
*Stage 2* (1-3 days)
↑ BP, ↑ body temp w/ cold & hot sweats
*Stage 3* (days - weeks)
Hallucinations, fever, seizure, agitation, DT's
Tx: Benzo's to prevent seizure
Tx of Stimulant-related disorders (Amphetamine-related disorders)
Cocaine
PA Psychiatry EOR 2026|Complete
Exam Set With Questions And
Correct Answers
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) seen w/ typical antipsychotic use
*FEVER* - correct-answer - *F*ever
*E*levated enzymes (CPK)
*V*itals are unstable (BP)
*E*ncephalopathy
*R*idgity (psudoparkinsonism)
Tx: *Dantrolene* + ice baths
Atypical antipsychotic known to *↓ rate of suicide* in psychotic patients but can
cause *agranulocytosis* - correct-answer - Clozapine (Clozaril) - 2nd Line Tx of
schizophrenia due to S/E's
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Absolute C/I to use: Hx of agranulocytosis or myocarditis
Erroneous beliefs
Grandeur thinking
Disorganized speech
Loose associations
Tangential responses - correct-answer - Delusions
Sx's of delusions w/o hallucinations = *Delusional Disorder*
Onset of schizophrenia based on gender - correct-answer - Men: 10-25 y/o
Women: 25-35 y/o
The earlier the onset = the worse the disease
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Same sx's as Schizophrenia, but lasting only 1-6 months - correct-answer -
Schizophreniform
Schizoaffective disorder - correct-answer - Schizophrenia + Major Depressive
episode
(Hallucinations & Delusions persist even when not depressed)
Brief psychotic disorder - correct-answer - Sudden onset of psychotic symptoms
May include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior, or
catatonic behavior
Sx's last >1 day, but <1mo
Alcohol-related CAGE Questions - correct-answer - 1. Ever wanted to *C*ut
down?
2. Ever get *A*nnoyed when ppl criticize your drinking?
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3. Ever feel *G*uilty about drinking?
4. Ever need an *E*ye-opener?
Stages of Alcohol-related disorder: Withdrawal - correct-answer - *Stage 1* (up
to 8hrs)
Anxiety, Insomnia, Nausea, Abd. pain
*Stage 2* (1-3 days)
↑ BP, ↑ body temp w/ cold & hot sweats
*Stage 3* (days - weeks)
Hallucinations, fever, seizure, agitation, DT's
Tx: Benzo's to prevent seizure
Tx of Stimulant-related disorders (Amphetamine-related disorders)
Cocaine
