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, Assessment & Diagnosis (1–40)
1. What is the primary goal of psychiatric assessment? To identify symptoms, risks,
strengths, and formulate an accurate diagnosis and plan.
2. What tool assesses suicide risk severity? Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-
SSRS).
3. Key components of MSE? Appearance, behavior, speech, mood/affect, thought,
perception, cognition, insight/judgment.
4. Difference between mood and affect? Mood is sustained emotion; affect is observable
expression.
5. Hallucination vs illusion? Hallucination without stimulus; illusion misperceived real
stimulus.
6. Delusion definition? Fixed false belief despite evidence.
7. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized
speech/behavior.
8. Negative symptoms? Flat affect, alogia, avolition, anhedonia.
9. DSM-5-TR purpose? Standardized diagnostic criteria.
10. What is differential diagnosis? Distinguishing among conditions with similar
presentations.
11. PHQ-9 screens for? Major depressive disorder.
12. GAD-7 screens for? Generalized anxiety disorder.
13. Y-BOCS assesses? OCD severity.
14. PTSD hallmark clusters? Intrusion, avoidance, negative cognition/mood, arousal.
15. Bipolar I vs II? I includes mania; II includes hypomania + depression.
16. Cyclothymic disorder? Chronic mood instability without full episodes.
17. ADHD core symptoms? Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity.
18. Autism core domains? Social communication deficits; restricted/repetitive behaviors.
19. Substance use disorder criteria count? 11 criteria.
20. Withdrawal vs intoxication? Symptoms after stopping vs during use.
21. Somatic symptom disorder feature? Excessive thoughts/behaviors about symptoms.
22. Illness anxiety disorder? Fear of illness without significant symptoms.
23. Eating disorder with binge/purge? Bulimia nervosa.
24. Anorexia defining feature? Restriction leading to low weight + fear of gain.
25. Sleep disorder with cataplexy? Narcolepsy.
26. Delirium hallmark? Acute fluctuating disturbance of attention.
27. Dementia vs delirium? Chronic progressive vs acute reversible.
28. Personality disorder clusters? A (odd), B (dramatic), C (anxious).
29. Borderline PD key traits? Instability, impulsivity, fear of abandonment.
30. Antisocial PD hallmark? Disregard for rights of others.
31. Obsessive-compulsive PD trait? Perfectionism, control.
32. Trauma-informed assessment principle? Safety and empowerment.
33. Cultural formulation interview purpose? Contextualize symptoms culturally.
34. Risk factors for suicide? Prior attempts, depression, substance use.
35. Protective factors? Support, coping skills, hope.
36. Involuntary hold justification? Imminent risk to self/others.
37. Capacity vs competence? Clinical vs legal determination.
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, Assessment & Diagnosis (1–40)
1. What is the primary goal of psychiatric assessment? To identify symptoms, risks,
strengths, and formulate an accurate diagnosis and plan.
2. What tool assesses suicide risk severity? Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-
SSRS).
3. Key components of MSE? Appearance, behavior, speech, mood/affect, thought,
perception, cognition, insight/judgment.
4. Difference between mood and affect? Mood is sustained emotion; affect is observable
expression.
5. Hallucination vs illusion? Hallucination without stimulus; illusion misperceived real
stimulus.
6. Delusion definition? Fixed false belief despite evidence.
7. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized
speech/behavior.
8. Negative symptoms? Flat affect, alogia, avolition, anhedonia.
9. DSM-5-TR purpose? Standardized diagnostic criteria.
10. What is differential diagnosis? Distinguishing among conditions with similar
presentations.
11. PHQ-9 screens for? Major depressive disorder.
12. GAD-7 screens for? Generalized anxiety disorder.
13. Y-BOCS assesses? OCD severity.
14. PTSD hallmark clusters? Intrusion, avoidance, negative cognition/mood, arousal.
15. Bipolar I vs II? I includes mania; II includes hypomania + depression.
16. Cyclothymic disorder? Chronic mood instability without full episodes.
17. ADHD core symptoms? Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity.
18. Autism core domains? Social communication deficits; restricted/repetitive behaviors.
19. Substance use disorder criteria count? 11 criteria.
20. Withdrawal vs intoxication? Symptoms after stopping vs during use.
21. Somatic symptom disorder feature? Excessive thoughts/behaviors about symptoms.
22. Illness anxiety disorder? Fear of illness without significant symptoms.
23. Eating disorder with binge/purge? Bulimia nervosa.
24. Anorexia defining feature? Restriction leading to low weight + fear of gain.
25. Sleep disorder with cataplexy? Narcolepsy.
26. Delirium hallmark? Acute fluctuating disturbance of attention.
27. Dementia vs delirium? Chronic progressive vs acute reversible.
28. Personality disorder clusters? A (odd), B (dramatic), C (anxious).
29. Borderline PD key traits? Instability, impulsivity, fear of abandonment.
30. Antisocial PD hallmark? Disregard for rights of others.
31. Obsessive-compulsive PD trait? Perfectionism, control.
32. Trauma-informed assessment principle? Safety and empowerment.
33. Cultural formulation interview purpose? Contextualize symptoms culturally.
34. Risk factors for suicide? Prior attempts, depression, substance use.
35. Protective factors? Support, coping skills, hope.
36. Involuntary hold justification? Imminent risk to self/others.
37. Capacity vs competence? Clinical vs legal determination.
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