CAPT Practice Test Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
How should a psychiatric technician respond to a patient experiencing a panic attack?
A) Tell them to "snap out of it"
B) Leave them alone until they calm down
✔✔C) Encourage slow breathing and provide reassurance
D) Give them water and ask them to rest
Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
✔✔A) Lithium
B) Fluoxetine
C) Lorazepam
D) Haloperidol
What should be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
A) Dairy products
✔✔B) Tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese and cured meats
C) Green vegetables
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,D) Low-fat foods
Why is confidentiality essential in psychiatric care?
✔✔A) To protect patient privacy and encourage honest communication
B) To prevent family members from interfering
C) To avoid documentation
D) To reduce workload for medical staff
What is the primary function of antipsychotic medications?
A) To increase alertness
✔✔B) To manage symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations
C) To improve digestion
D) To enhance memory
Which type of therapy is most useful for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
✔✔A) Trauma-focused therapy
B) Occupational therapy
C) Exposure to triggering situations
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,D) Muscle relaxation exercises only
What is the primary role of a psychiatric technician in a crisis situation?
✔✔A) Ensure patient safety and provide immediate support
B) Diagnose the patient’s condition
C) Prescribe emergency medication
D) Ignore the patient’s distress until it subsides
What is a key early warning sign of a manic episode in bipolar disorder?
✔✔A) Decreased need for sleep and increased energy
B) Persistent sadness
C) Social withdrawal and low energy
D) Difficulty concentrating
How can regular exercise benefit mental health?
A) By increasing stress hormones
B) By reducing serotonin levels
✔✔C) By improving mood and decreasing anxiety
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, D) By eliminating the need for therapy
Which factor is a common contributor to relapse in psychiatric patients?
✔✔A) Non-adherence to medication and therapy
B) Following a structured treatment plan
C) Engaging in regular social activities
D) Maintaining a balanced diet
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric care?
A) To give advice to patients
✔✔B) To build trust and encourage open expression
C) To control the patient’s emotions
D) To diagnose mental disorders
Which of the following is a key sign of major depressive disorder?
A) Excessive energy
✔✔B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest
C) Frequent mood swings
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
How should a psychiatric technician respond to a patient experiencing a panic attack?
A) Tell them to "snap out of it"
B) Leave them alone until they calm down
✔✔C) Encourage slow breathing and provide reassurance
D) Give them water and ask them to rest
Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
✔✔A) Lithium
B) Fluoxetine
C) Lorazepam
D) Haloperidol
What should be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
A) Dairy products
✔✔B) Tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese and cured meats
C) Green vegetables
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,D) Low-fat foods
Why is confidentiality essential in psychiatric care?
✔✔A) To protect patient privacy and encourage honest communication
B) To prevent family members from interfering
C) To avoid documentation
D) To reduce workload for medical staff
What is the primary function of antipsychotic medications?
A) To increase alertness
✔✔B) To manage symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations
C) To improve digestion
D) To enhance memory
Which type of therapy is most useful for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
✔✔A) Trauma-focused therapy
B) Occupational therapy
C) Exposure to triggering situations
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,D) Muscle relaxation exercises only
What is the primary role of a psychiatric technician in a crisis situation?
✔✔A) Ensure patient safety and provide immediate support
B) Diagnose the patient’s condition
C) Prescribe emergency medication
D) Ignore the patient’s distress until it subsides
What is a key early warning sign of a manic episode in bipolar disorder?
✔✔A) Decreased need for sleep and increased energy
B) Persistent sadness
C) Social withdrawal and low energy
D) Difficulty concentrating
How can regular exercise benefit mental health?
A) By increasing stress hormones
B) By reducing serotonin levels
✔✔C) By improving mood and decreasing anxiety
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, D) By eliminating the need for therapy
Which factor is a common contributor to relapse in psychiatric patients?
✔✔A) Non-adherence to medication and therapy
B) Following a structured treatment plan
C) Engaging in regular social activities
D) Maintaining a balanced diet
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric care?
A) To give advice to patients
✔✔B) To build trust and encourage open expression
C) To control the patient’s emotions
D) To diagnose mental disorders
Which of the following is a key sign of major depressive disorder?
A) Excessive energy
✔✔B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest
C) Frequent mood swings
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