PSYCH FINAL EXAM SPRING 2026 | FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, What are the hallmark symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? Answer: Behavioral changes,
mood disturbances, and negative thought patterns.
What is a significant risk sign for suicide? Answer: Expressing feelings of hopelessness or
worthlessness.
What are the classes of antidepressants? Answer: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs.
What reaction can occur with MAOIs and tyramine? Answer: Hypertensive crisis.
What is ECT? Answer: Electroconvulsive Therapy, used for severe depression.
What distinguishes Bipolar I from Bipolar II? Answer: Bipolar I includes manic episodes;
Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes.
What are the clear differences between mania and depression? Answer: Mania involves
elevated mood and increased energy; depression involves low mood and decreased energy.
What is the priority nursing intervention for patients with bipolar disorder? Answer: Ensure
patient safety.
What is the therapeutic range for Lithium? Answer: 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L.
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Answer: Hallucinations and delusions.
What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Answer: Affective flattening, avolition, and
anhedonia.
What are the first-generation antipsychotics known for? Answer: Higher risk of extrapyramidal
symptoms (EPS).
What are common types of EPS? Answer: Acute dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia.
What is NMS? Answer: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a life-threatening reaction to
antipsychotics.
What defines a crisis? Answer: A situation that exceeds an individual's ability to cope.
What are the phases of a crisis? Answer: Pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis.
What is a key de-escalation technique? Answer: Active listening and validation of feelings.
When should seclusion or restraint be used? Answer: Only when the patient poses an immediate
risk to themselves or others.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol? Answer: Tremors, anxiety, seizures, and
delirium tremens.
What is the CIWA-Ar? Answer: Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, used to
assess withdrawal severity.
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PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What are the hallmark symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? Answer: Behavioral changes,
mood disturbances, and negative thought patterns.
What is a significant risk sign for suicide? Answer: Expressing feelings of hopelessness or
worthlessness.
What are the classes of antidepressants? Answer: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs.
What reaction can occur with MAOIs and tyramine? Answer: Hypertensive crisis.
What is ECT? Answer: Electroconvulsive Therapy, used for severe depression.
What distinguishes Bipolar I from Bipolar II? Answer: Bipolar I includes manic episodes;
Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes.
What are the clear differences between mania and depression? Answer: Mania involves
elevated mood and increased energy; depression involves low mood and decreased energy.
What is the priority nursing intervention for patients with bipolar disorder? Answer: Ensure
patient safety.
What is the therapeutic range for Lithium? Answer: 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L.
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Answer: Hallucinations and delusions.
What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Answer: Affective flattening, avolition, and
anhedonia.
What are the first-generation antipsychotics known for? Answer: Higher risk of extrapyramidal
symptoms (EPS).
What are common types of EPS? Answer: Acute dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia.
What is NMS? Answer: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a life-threatening reaction to
antipsychotics.
What defines a crisis? Answer: A situation that exceeds an individual's ability to cope.
What are the phases of a crisis? Answer: Pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis.
What is a key de-escalation technique? Answer: Active listening and validation of feelings.
When should seclusion or restraint be used? Answer: Only when the patient poses an immediate
risk to themselves or others.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol? Answer: Tremors, anxiety, seizures, and
delirium tremens.
What is the CIWA-Ar? Answer: Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, used to
assess withdrawal severity.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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