APEA PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT EXAM
Questions and Answers
1.Extreme anxiety about physical symptoms (i.e., pain or
fatigue) that causes intense thoughts and behaviors that
interfere with daily life is classified as: major depressive
disorder (MDD).
generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD). obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD).
somatic symptom disorder(SSD)
Answer somatic symptom disorder(SSD).
2.The goal of palliative care is to:
initiate discussions for end-of-life
decisions. relieve pain.
avoid elder abuse.
relieve suffering and improve quality of life
Answer relieve suffering and improve quality of life.
3.A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months
ago, he
is experiencing sleep disturbance, irritability, low energy, and
difficulty with concentration. These findings are consistent with:
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,adjustment
disorder. panic
disorder.
post-traumatic stress disorder.
depression
Answer post-traumatic stress disorder.
4.The 10 minute geriatric screener is a tool used
to assess: smoking habits.
alcohol
consumption.
functionality.
dementia
Answer functionality.
5.Which one of the following questions is NOT asked in the
CAGE questionnaire?
Have you ever felt you needed to cut down on your drinking?
Have you ever been found guilty of driving under the influence of
alcohol? Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning
Answer Have you ever been found guilty of driving under the influence
of alcohol?
6.An intermediate stage between the expected cognitive
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, decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of
dementia is known as:
delirium.
cognitive impairment.
functional impairment.
frailty
Answer cognitive
impairment.
7.What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women
of reproductive age?
Alcohol and illicit drug
use Motor vehicle
accidents Suicide
Intimate partner and domestic violence:
Answer Intimate partner and domestic violence
8.An example of an alcohol assessment screening
tool is the: Kessler 6.
PHQ-
9.
CAGE
.
A-SSRS
Answer CAGE.
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Questions and Answers
1.Extreme anxiety about physical symptoms (i.e., pain or
fatigue) that causes intense thoughts and behaviors that
interfere with daily life is classified as: major depressive
disorder (MDD).
generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD). obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD).
somatic symptom disorder(SSD)
Answer somatic symptom disorder(SSD).
2.The goal of palliative care is to:
initiate discussions for end-of-life
decisions. relieve pain.
avoid elder abuse.
relieve suffering and improve quality of life
Answer relieve suffering and improve quality of life.
3.A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months
ago, he
is experiencing sleep disturbance, irritability, low energy, and
difficulty with concentration. These findings are consistent with:
1/
16
,adjustment
disorder. panic
disorder.
post-traumatic stress disorder.
depression
Answer post-traumatic stress disorder.
4.The 10 minute geriatric screener is a tool used
to assess: smoking habits.
alcohol
consumption.
functionality.
dementia
Answer functionality.
5.Which one of the following questions is NOT asked in the
CAGE questionnaire?
Have you ever felt you needed to cut down on your drinking?
Have you ever been found guilty of driving under the influence of
alcohol? Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning
Answer Have you ever been found guilty of driving under the influence
of alcohol?
6.An intermediate stage between the expected cognitive
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, decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of
dementia is known as:
delirium.
cognitive impairment.
functional impairment.
frailty
Answer cognitive
impairment.
7.What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women
of reproductive age?
Alcohol and illicit drug
use Motor vehicle
accidents Suicide
Intimate partner and domestic violence:
Answer Intimate partner and domestic violence
8.An example of an alcohol assessment screening
tool is the: Kessler 6.
PHQ-
9.
CAGE
.
A-SSRS
Answer CAGE.
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