Dunphy Mental Health Questions with
Correct Answers
Which statement best describes bipolar disorder type I? Correct Answ_At least 1 manic
episode preceded or followed by a depressive or hypomanic episode.
Bipolar type II Correct Answ_At least 1 hypomanic episode and 1 depressive episode in a
patient's life
Cyclothymic disorder Correct Answ_Multiple episodes of hypomania and depression that
occur over a 2-year period
Schizophrenia Correct Answ_At least 2 characteristic symptoms, including 1 positive
symptom
What statement regarding schizophrenia is not true? Correct Answ_Women have a worse
prognosis than men
,What statement regarding schizophrenia is true? Correct Answ_People with schizophrenia
are at higher risk for suicide attempts.
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and often experience
symptoms earlier in life.
At initial diagnosis, the earlier antipsychotic medication is initiated, the better the long-term
prognosis
Which of the following is not a stage of grieving as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?
Correct Answ_Dejection
Which of the following is not a criterion for the diagnosis of gambling disorder? Correct
Answ_Gambling is done occasionally for fun even though the patient spends large amounts of
money when gambling.
Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of gambling disorder? *must have 4/8
Correct Answ_Increasing amounts of money are necessary to achieve the same level of
satisfaction
Gambling is done for stress relief or when feeling distressed.
Attempts to stop or cut down on gambling are unsuccessful.
, A 21-year-old female premedical (premed) student presents to your emergency department
complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness. She also expresses that she had a fear of dying
when she felt these symptoms. Her symptoms started 1 hour ago while she was in the library
studying for her college finals. She also states her boyfriend broke up with her recently and her
parents are going through a divorce. She feels better now after spending time in the emergency
department. Her vital signs showed an elevated blood pressure and pulse and normal pulse
oximetry upon initial evaluation. A recheck of her vitals shows they are normal. Her chest x-ray
is negative, electrocardiogram (EKG) is negative, and complete blood count (CBC),
comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), toxicology (tox) screen, D-dimer, and urinalysis are
normal. She has no past medical history. She takes an oral contraceptive pill and has no allergies.
Wha Correct Answ_Panic attack
What medication is first-line medication treatment for the control of tic disorders and Tourette
syndrome? Correct Answ_Clonidine
What medication is second-line medication treatment for the control of tic disorders and Tourette
syndrome? Correct Answ_Aripiprazole
A 19-year-old female presents to your office for an annual physical. She denies any current
issues other than generalized fatigue. She reports her last menstrual period was 4 months ago.
Currently, she takes no medications. Her body mass index (BMI) is 17, and her vital signs are as
Correct Answers
Which statement best describes bipolar disorder type I? Correct Answ_At least 1 manic
episode preceded or followed by a depressive or hypomanic episode.
Bipolar type II Correct Answ_At least 1 hypomanic episode and 1 depressive episode in a
patient's life
Cyclothymic disorder Correct Answ_Multiple episodes of hypomania and depression that
occur over a 2-year period
Schizophrenia Correct Answ_At least 2 characteristic symptoms, including 1 positive
symptom
What statement regarding schizophrenia is not true? Correct Answ_Women have a worse
prognosis than men
,What statement regarding schizophrenia is true? Correct Answ_People with schizophrenia
are at higher risk for suicide attempts.
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and often experience
symptoms earlier in life.
At initial diagnosis, the earlier antipsychotic medication is initiated, the better the long-term
prognosis
Which of the following is not a stage of grieving as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?
Correct Answ_Dejection
Which of the following is not a criterion for the diagnosis of gambling disorder? Correct
Answ_Gambling is done occasionally for fun even though the patient spends large amounts of
money when gambling.
Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of gambling disorder? *must have 4/8
Correct Answ_Increasing amounts of money are necessary to achieve the same level of
satisfaction
Gambling is done for stress relief or when feeling distressed.
Attempts to stop or cut down on gambling are unsuccessful.
, A 21-year-old female premedical (premed) student presents to your emergency department
complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness. She also expresses that she had a fear of dying
when she felt these symptoms. Her symptoms started 1 hour ago while she was in the library
studying for her college finals. She also states her boyfriend broke up with her recently and her
parents are going through a divorce. She feels better now after spending time in the emergency
department. Her vital signs showed an elevated blood pressure and pulse and normal pulse
oximetry upon initial evaluation. A recheck of her vitals shows they are normal. Her chest x-ray
is negative, electrocardiogram (EKG) is negative, and complete blood count (CBC),
comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), toxicology (tox) screen, D-dimer, and urinalysis are
normal. She has no past medical history. She takes an oral contraceptive pill and has no allergies.
Wha Correct Answ_Panic attack
What medication is first-line medication treatment for the control of tic disorders and Tourette
syndrome? Correct Answ_Clonidine
What medication is second-line medication treatment for the control of tic disorders and Tourette
syndrome? Correct Answ_Aripiprazole
A 19-year-old female presents to your office for an annual physical. She denies any current
issues other than generalized fatigue. She reports her last menstrual period was 4 months ago.
Currently, she takes no medications. Her body mass index (BMI) is 17, and her vital signs are as
