Midterm Review for NR 547: Mental Health Disorders Questions
with Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
Answer: A scale that measures obsession and compulsion severity. ADD 7 TO GET RANGE 0-7
subclinical 8mild 16moderate 24severe 32 Extreme
Question 2: what type of therapy is effective in treating general sleep problems in addition to
circadian rhtyhm sleep disorders, insomnia & alzheimers
Answer: light therapy
Question 3: * what benzo is indicative to help with sleep
Answer: Temazapam
Question 4: what time during the day should Stimulants be taken
Answer: Given in the morning to prevent insomnia.
Question 5: what time during the day should SS- Typically RIs be taken
Answer: AM to avoid activation-related insomnia (except paroxetine, which may cause sedation).
Question 6: what time during the day should SNRIs be taken
Answer: Usually AM due to activating ettects.
Question 7: what time during the day should Benzodiazepines be taken
Answer: Can be PM if sedating; short-acting ones may be given throughout the day.
Question 8: what time during the day should An- Often tipsychotics be taken
Answer: PM due to sedation.
Question 9: what time during the day should Lithium be taken
Answer: Divided doses, sometimes PM if sedation occurs.
Question 10: what time during the day should Val- PM proate be taken
Answer: due to sedation.
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,Question 11: what time during the day should Melatonin be taken
Answer: PM to regulate circadian rhythm.
Question 12: what time during the day should Ramelteon be taken
Answer: PM to regulate circadian rhythm.
Question 13: Fluoxetine 80mg qd is used for
Answer: Used for depression, anxiety, OCD with common side ettects including insomnia, agitation, GI
upset.
Question 14: Bupropion is used for
Answer: Used for depression, smoking cessation with common side ettects including seizure risk,
weight loss, anxiety.
Question 15: Olanzapine is used for
Answer: Used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder with common side ettects including weight gain,
sedation, metabolic syndrome.
Question 16: Clonazepam is used for
Answer: Used for anxiety, panic disorder with common side ettects including sedation, dependence.
Question 17: Methylphenidate is used for
Answer: Used for ADHD with common side ettects including insomnia, decreased appetite.
Question 18: Primary enuresis
Answer: Never been dry for 6+ months.
Question 19: Secondary enuresis
Answer: Relapse after dryness.
Question 20: what are the causes for enuresis
Answer: Delayed bladder maturation Low vasopressin levels (reduced night-time urine concentration)
Psychological stress Genetics (family history is common)
Question 21: Desmopressin (DDAVP) is first line for
Answer: reducing urine output.
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, Question 22: oxybutynin is used for
Answer: bladder overactivity is suspected.
Question 23: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) prevalence in men is what percent and occurs in which
age
Answer: Prevalence: ~30% in men aged 40-70.
Question 24: what are 4 causes of erectile dysfunction
Answer: Vascular (hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis) Neurologic (MS, spinal cord injuries)
Psychological (anxiety, depression) Medication-induced (SSRIs, beta-blockers) Hormonal (low
testosterone)
Question 25: PDE-5 inhibitors such as sidenifil and Erectile tadalafil is first line tx for
Answer: Dysfunction
Question 26: Testosterone replacement is used for
Answer: hypogonadism which is when the gonads (testes & & ovaries) produce insuflcient sex
hormones
Question 27: when obtaining a sexual history, what 5 questions should be asked (5Ps)
Answer: Partners (number, gender), Practices (oral, vaginal, anal), Protection (condom use,
contraception), Past STIs (history of infections) Pregnancy prevention (if relevant).
Question 28: what are the types of sexual dyfunchypoactive tion in women
Answer: sexual desire disorder arousal disorder orgasmic disorder genito-pelvic/pani disorder
Question 29: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Answer: Persistent lack of interest.
Question 30: Arousal disorder
Answer: Inability to maintain arousal.
Question 31: Orgasmic disorder
Answer: Delay or absence of orgasm.
Question 32: Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
Answer: Pain during intercourse.
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with Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
Answer: A scale that measures obsession and compulsion severity. ADD 7 TO GET RANGE 0-7
subclinical 8mild 16moderate 24severe 32 Extreme
Question 2: what type of therapy is effective in treating general sleep problems in addition to
circadian rhtyhm sleep disorders, insomnia & alzheimers
Answer: light therapy
Question 3: * what benzo is indicative to help with sleep
Answer: Temazapam
Question 4: what time during the day should Stimulants be taken
Answer: Given in the morning to prevent insomnia.
Question 5: what time during the day should SS- Typically RIs be taken
Answer: AM to avoid activation-related insomnia (except paroxetine, which may cause sedation).
Question 6: what time during the day should SNRIs be taken
Answer: Usually AM due to activating ettects.
Question 7: what time during the day should Benzodiazepines be taken
Answer: Can be PM if sedating; short-acting ones may be given throughout the day.
Question 8: what time during the day should An- Often tipsychotics be taken
Answer: PM due to sedation.
Question 9: what time during the day should Lithium be taken
Answer: Divided doses, sometimes PM if sedation occurs.
Question 10: what time during the day should Val- PM proate be taken
Answer: due to sedation.
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,Question 11: what time during the day should Melatonin be taken
Answer: PM to regulate circadian rhythm.
Question 12: what time during the day should Ramelteon be taken
Answer: PM to regulate circadian rhythm.
Question 13: Fluoxetine 80mg qd is used for
Answer: Used for depression, anxiety, OCD with common side ettects including insomnia, agitation, GI
upset.
Question 14: Bupropion is used for
Answer: Used for depression, smoking cessation with common side ettects including seizure risk,
weight loss, anxiety.
Question 15: Olanzapine is used for
Answer: Used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder with common side ettects including weight gain,
sedation, metabolic syndrome.
Question 16: Clonazepam is used for
Answer: Used for anxiety, panic disorder with common side ettects including sedation, dependence.
Question 17: Methylphenidate is used for
Answer: Used for ADHD with common side ettects including insomnia, decreased appetite.
Question 18: Primary enuresis
Answer: Never been dry for 6+ months.
Question 19: Secondary enuresis
Answer: Relapse after dryness.
Question 20: what are the causes for enuresis
Answer: Delayed bladder maturation Low vasopressin levels (reduced night-time urine concentration)
Psychological stress Genetics (family history is common)
Question 21: Desmopressin (DDAVP) is first line for
Answer: reducing urine output.
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, Question 22: oxybutynin is used for
Answer: bladder overactivity is suspected.
Question 23: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) prevalence in men is what percent and occurs in which
age
Answer: Prevalence: ~30% in men aged 40-70.
Question 24: what are 4 causes of erectile dysfunction
Answer: Vascular (hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis) Neurologic (MS, spinal cord injuries)
Psychological (anxiety, depression) Medication-induced (SSRIs, beta-blockers) Hormonal (low
testosterone)
Question 25: PDE-5 inhibitors such as sidenifil and Erectile tadalafil is first line tx for
Answer: Dysfunction
Question 26: Testosterone replacement is used for
Answer: hypogonadism which is when the gonads (testes & & ovaries) produce insuflcient sex
hormones
Question 27: when obtaining a sexual history, what 5 questions should be asked (5Ps)
Answer: Partners (number, gender), Practices (oral, vaginal, anal), Protection (condom use,
contraception), Past STIs (history of infections) Pregnancy prevention (if relevant).
Question 28: what are the types of sexual dyfunchypoactive tion in women
Answer: sexual desire disorder arousal disorder orgasmic disorder genito-pelvic/pani disorder
Question 29: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Answer: Persistent lack of interest.
Question 30: Arousal disorder
Answer: Inability to maintain arousal.
Question 31: Orgasmic disorder
Answer: Delay or absence of orgasm.
Question 32: Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
Answer: Pain during intercourse.
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