AMCA MHTC Pre-Test Questions And Correct Answers (A+)
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed
on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as Wellbutrin: - ANSWER Are
antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk
Alternative therapy modalities are used: - ANSWER In place of conventional therapies
One of your clients is talking about taking herbal medications as a way to cure
depression. She is convinced some of the herbal remedies available over the counter
are better than a prescription given by a doctor. You should: - ANSWER Remain open
and supportive
A patient with an obsessive-compulsive disorder is: - ANSWER Rigid in thought and
inflexible when it comes to routines
Which of the following is true regarding a phobic disorder? - ANSWER It is an irrational
fear that is not changed by logic
In obsessive compulsive disorder a compulsion is: - ANSWER A repetitive action
You have a client that is taking MAOI's for depression, what is a recommendation you
could make regarding diet? - ANSWER Avoid processed lunch meats
If you encountered a client who had major depression, which of the following symptoms
would you observe? - ANSWER For extreme sadness, an intervention that is not effective
for a client who appears withdrawn and depressed is - ANSWER Being judgmental
A client comes to the emergency room with a family member. The family member states
that the client is becoming increasingly agitated and has not slept for days. The client
states that she cannot sleep because the United Nations is calling her and asking for her
, advice on international affairs. This is an example of: - ANSWER Delusions of grandeur
A client comes into the clinic and states, "Everything I do is great!" This client has a
history of manic behavior. What is your response? - ANSWER "Is there a time in your life
when things did not go as planned?"
What class of medication would not be administered to a client diagnosed with bipolar
disorder? - ANSWER Stimulant
A proper intervention to a patient who seems to be suicidal is: - ANSWER Listen to the
patient's concerns and worries
Studies found that a person commits suicide when he or she: - ANSWER Has a sudden
lift from previous depressed mood
Your client tells you, "I am just a burden to everyone around me. My family would be
better off with out me." This suggests to you that: - ANSWER Suicidal ideation or talking
can lead to suicide attempts
The main mechanism utilized by individuals suffering from personality disorders is: -
ANSWER Manipulation
Which of the following behaviors would a personality disorder patient have the most
difficulty with in compliance? - ANSWER Building a friendship
A client who has been presenting to a therapist with a very long history of trouble with
the law, most likely has which of the following personality disorders? - ANSWER
Antisocial
A client is diagnosed with a stroke. The client is very demanding and requiring of your
attention in order to discuss every minute detail about her life. What type of personality
disorder is this patient possibly displaying? ANSWER Narcissistic
A young teen client presents with attempted suicide. It is noted that the client overdosed
on Wellbutrin. You know medications such as Wellbutrin: - ANSWER Are
antidepressants and may increase suicidal risk
Alternative therapy modalities are used: - ANSWER In place of conventional therapies
One of your clients is talking about taking herbal medications as a way to cure
depression. She is convinced some of the herbal remedies available over the counter
are better than a prescription given by a doctor. You should: - ANSWER Remain open
and supportive
A patient with an obsessive-compulsive disorder is: - ANSWER Rigid in thought and
inflexible when it comes to routines
Which of the following is true regarding a phobic disorder? - ANSWER It is an irrational
fear that is not changed by logic
In obsessive compulsive disorder a compulsion is: - ANSWER A repetitive action
You have a client that is taking MAOI's for depression, what is a recommendation you
could make regarding diet? - ANSWER Avoid processed lunch meats
If you encountered a client who had major depression, which of the following symptoms
would you observe? - ANSWER For extreme sadness, an intervention that is not effective
for a client who appears withdrawn and depressed is - ANSWER Being judgmental
A client comes to the emergency room with a family member. The family member states
that the client is becoming increasingly agitated and has not slept for days. The client
states that she cannot sleep because the United Nations is calling her and asking for her
, advice on international affairs. This is an example of: - ANSWER Delusions of grandeur
A client comes into the clinic and states, "Everything I do is great!" This client has a
history of manic behavior. What is your response? - ANSWER "Is there a time in your life
when things did not go as planned?"
What class of medication would not be administered to a client diagnosed with bipolar
disorder? - ANSWER Stimulant
A proper intervention to a patient who seems to be suicidal is: - ANSWER Listen to the
patient's concerns and worries
Studies found that a person commits suicide when he or she: - ANSWER Has a sudden
lift from previous depressed mood
Your client tells you, "I am just a burden to everyone around me. My family would be
better off with out me." This suggests to you that: - ANSWER Suicidal ideation or talking
can lead to suicide attempts
The main mechanism utilized by individuals suffering from personality disorders is: -
ANSWER Manipulation
Which of the following behaviors would a personality disorder patient have the most
difficulty with in compliance? - ANSWER Building a friendship
A client who has been presenting to a therapist with a very long history of trouble with
the law, most likely has which of the following personality disorders? - ANSWER
Antisocial
A client is diagnosed with a stroke. The client is very demanding and requiring of your
attention in order to discuss every minute detail about her life. What type of personality
disorder is this patient possibly displaying? ANSWER Narcissistic
