505 APEA – Psychiatry
Objective assessment
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Symptoms of Sundown syndrome may include: - ANSWER ✅cyclic alternating
periods of coherence with periods of confusion
When obtaining information from an adolescent who has likely been sexually
abused, the most appropriate action initially is to: - ANSWER ✅ask open-ended
questions
It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected
of experiencing: - ANSWER ✅depression
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with the formal diagnosis of
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in a child? - ANSWER ✅Exhibiting
symptoms of insomnia, restless sleep, and occasional noctambulism
The personality disorder characterized by symptoms of instability with self-image,
affect, and marked impulsivity is: - ANSWER ✅borderline
A 25 y/o with the mental age of a toddler, who exhibits limited language skills and
can be trained in very basic activities of daily living, such as dressing, hygiene and
feeding, would be classified as: - ANSWER ✅severely mentally retarded
A flat affect can be identifiable finding in an older adult who has: - ANSWER
✅depression
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: -
ANSWER ✅delirium
, What geriatric condition is characterized by reduction in physical or mental
capacity sufficient to interfere with managing day to day tasks? - ANSWER
✅Functional impairment
Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with ADHD? - ANSWER
✅Child unable to sit still in the desk and often blurts out the answer before the
teacher finishes asking the question.
During which part of the routine office visit should a person be asked questions
related to physical or sexual abuse? - ANSWER ✅During the physical exam,
when others are asked to leave the room.
A mental health condition characterized by over the top behavior such as
emotional outbursts, noisy displays of temper, compulsive attention seeking and
self centered actions is: - ANSWER ✅histrionic
The goal of palliative care is to: - ANSWER ✅relieve suffering and improve
quality of life
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen Syndrome by
Proxy? - ANSWER ✅Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the
patient does not exhibit symptoms.
Which behavior is NOT an observation of a patients affect? - ANSWER
✅Dysphoric mood
Social phobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism are classified under the DSM-
5 category of: - ANSWER ✅anxiety disorders
Which mental health disorder is characterized by reoccurring thoughts, feelings,
images, and sensations that lead to repetitive behaviors? - ANSWER ✅OCD
Which one of the following choices would NOT be recommended for effective
communication for an older adult? - ANSWER ✅Face the patient and speak in
high tones
What is the leading cause of serious injury among US women of reproductive
age? - ANSWER ✅Intimate partner and domestic violence
Objective assessment
exam
: updated syllabus
<Newest version>
100% guaranteed pass
Symptoms of Sundown syndrome may include: - ANSWER ✅cyclic alternating
periods of coherence with periods of confusion
When obtaining information from an adolescent who has likely been sexually
abused, the most appropriate action initially is to: - ANSWER ✅ask open-ended
questions
It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected
of experiencing: - ANSWER ✅depression
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with the formal diagnosis of
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in a child? - ANSWER ✅Exhibiting
symptoms of insomnia, restless sleep, and occasional noctambulism
The personality disorder characterized by symptoms of instability with self-image,
affect, and marked impulsivity is: - ANSWER ✅borderline
A 25 y/o with the mental age of a toddler, who exhibits limited language skills and
can be trained in very basic activities of daily living, such as dressing, hygiene and
feeding, would be classified as: - ANSWER ✅severely mentally retarded
A flat affect can be identifiable finding in an older adult who has: - ANSWER
✅depression
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: -
ANSWER ✅delirium
, What geriatric condition is characterized by reduction in physical or mental
capacity sufficient to interfere with managing day to day tasks? - ANSWER
✅Functional impairment
Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with ADHD? - ANSWER
✅Child unable to sit still in the desk and often blurts out the answer before the
teacher finishes asking the question.
During which part of the routine office visit should a person be asked questions
related to physical or sexual abuse? - ANSWER ✅During the physical exam,
when others are asked to leave the room.
A mental health condition characterized by over the top behavior such as
emotional outbursts, noisy displays of temper, compulsive attention seeking and
self centered actions is: - ANSWER ✅histrionic
The goal of palliative care is to: - ANSWER ✅relieve suffering and improve
quality of life
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen Syndrome by
Proxy? - ANSWER ✅Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the
patient does not exhibit symptoms.
Which behavior is NOT an observation of a patients affect? - ANSWER
✅Dysphoric mood
Social phobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism are classified under the DSM-
5 category of: - ANSWER ✅anxiety disorders
Which mental health disorder is characterized by reoccurring thoughts, feelings,
images, and sensations that lead to repetitive behaviors? - ANSWER ✅OCD
Which one of the following choices would NOT be recommended for effective
communication for an older adult? - ANSWER ✅Face the patient and speak in
high tones
What is the leading cause of serious injury among US women of reproductive
age? - ANSWER ✅Intimate partner and domestic violence
