PRITE – 3 Exam Questions & Answers
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Segregation analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-
generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANSWERAinsworth introduced the strange situation
experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a given period of time - ANSWERLocalized amnesia is best described as an inability
to recall:
Orexin - ANSWERA 32-year old patient has episodes of irresistible sleepiness and falls asleep while
driving. The patient reports experiencing episodes of paralysis and hallucinations upon awakening.
These symptoms are best explained by a deficiency in which of the following.
Melancholic features - ANSWERA patient presents with a three week history of markedly depressed
mood insomnia and weight loss. Family members report that patient has been despondent refuses to
engage in usually enjoyable activities and spends most of the day in bed. Although patient feels
mood improves somewhat in the evenings family reports that patient takes no pleasure or interest
engaging with grandchildren when they visit for dinner. On interview the patient reports guilty
ruminations and feelings of hopelessness. A diagnosis of MDD is made by the psychiatrist. Which
DSM specifier would be applied to this diagnosis?
Valbenazine - ANSWERA patient with metabolic syndrome and schizophrenia exhibits positive
symptom relief and improved functioning on haloperidol. After two years on a therapeutic dose the
patient starts to develop new-onset lip smacking that affects their ability to eat. Adding which of the
following medications would be most likely to reduce these adverse effects?
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANSWERA 25-year-old woman presents with concerns
about difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse. She appears embarrassed and has difficulty providing
any additional information about her symptoms stating "I am extremely uncomfortable talking about
this." She experienced "vaginal spasms" during her last sexual encounter and she consequently feels
anxious when considering having sex. She has become avoidant and dismissive of sexual encounters.
She has had a normal gynecologic examination without discomfort and her gynecologist referred her
to the psychiatrist. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system - ANSWERBiofeedback targets which of the
following for
Medicare Part D - ANSWERWhich of the following Medicare components provides prescription drug
coverage?
Cardiovascular disease - ANSWERWhat is the leading cause of premature death in patients with
schizophrenia?
Iron - ANSWERA patient describes an uncomfortable feeling in the calves most evenings which
requires the patient to get up and walk around to relieve the feeling. There is no numbness or loss of
sensation in the feet. Deficiency in which of the following is associated with this condition?
, Nitric Oxide - ANSWERWhich of the following neurotransmitters directly activates soluble guanylyl
cyclase leading to the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate?
Measures what it intends to measure - ANSWERThe validity of an assessment instrument refers to
the extent to which it:
REM sleep behavior disorder - ANSWERWhich of the following sleep disorders is associated with mild
neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies?
Conducting an examination - ANSWERWhich of the following actions is most likely to mark the
initiation of a physician-patient relationship in an ambulatory setting?
Checking - ANSWERWhich of the following compulsions has been shown to be most prevalent in
adults with obsessive compulsive disorder?
Conjunctival injection - ANSWERA 37-year-old man presents to the emergency department with
severe headache. Every night for the past week he has woken up in the middle of the night with
searing pain that ends after 90 minutes. When treated with 100% high-flow oxygen the headache
resolves. Which of the following is a typical symptom associated with this type of headache?
Interaction between estradiol and UGT 1A4 - ANSWERA patient with bipolar disorder type Il who has
been stable for several years on lamotrigine 150 mg daily presents to her psychiatrist at 16 weeks
gestation with a recurrence of mood symptoms. What is the most likely explanation for this
recurrence for this patient?
Parkinson's disease - ANSWERAbnormal synuclein metabolism is most closely associated with
dementia in which of the following conditions?
Fewer arrests - ANSWERFor patients with severe mental illness participation in mental health courts
compared with treatment as usual has been associated with:
Anorexia nervosa - ANSWERA patient with a body mass index of 16 kg/m reports experiencing
periods of excessive food intake followed by induced vomiting over the last six months. The most
likely diagnosis is:
Insula - ANSWERWhat brain region is indicated in this figure?
Driving may be impaired while taking this medicine - ANSWERWhat is important patient guidance
when prescribing suvorexant?
Pedigree analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methods is used to identify genetic markers that
cosegregate with disease phenotype?
Modafinil - ANSWERA patient with a history of a substance use disorder complains of excessive
daytime sleepiness but denies any episodes of sudden loss of muscle tone or collapsing while awake.
Polysomnogram shows rapid eye movement (REM) sleep latency of ten minutes. Which of the
following medications is the best choice to treat this patient's sleepiness?
Fluoxetine - ANSWERA patient with Alzheimer disease is started on donepezil but discontinues it due
to profound nausea and dizziness. Which of the following concurrently prescribed medications would
most likely be responsible for this reaction?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) - ANSWERWhich of the following is a clinician-
administered rating scale for depression?
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Segregation analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methodologies is used to examine inter-
generational transfer of a disorder phenotype?
Attachment between a parent and child - ANSWERAinsworth introduced the strange situation
experiment to evaluate which of the following?
Any events within a given period of time - ANSWERLocalized amnesia is best described as an inability
to recall:
Orexin - ANSWERA 32-year old patient has episodes of irresistible sleepiness and falls asleep while
driving. The patient reports experiencing episodes of paralysis and hallucinations upon awakening.
These symptoms are best explained by a deficiency in which of the following.
Melancholic features - ANSWERA patient presents with a three week history of markedly depressed
mood insomnia and weight loss. Family members report that patient has been despondent refuses to
engage in usually enjoyable activities and spends most of the day in bed. Although patient feels
mood improves somewhat in the evenings family reports that patient takes no pleasure or interest
engaging with grandchildren when they visit for dinner. On interview the patient reports guilty
ruminations and feelings of hopelessness. A diagnosis of MDD is made by the psychiatrist. Which
DSM specifier would be applied to this diagnosis?
Valbenazine - ANSWERA patient with metabolic syndrome and schizophrenia exhibits positive
symptom relief and improved functioning on haloperidol. After two years on a therapeutic dose the
patient starts to develop new-onset lip smacking that affects their ability to eat. Adding which of the
following medications would be most likely to reduce these adverse effects?
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder - ANSWERA 25-year-old woman presents with concerns
about difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse. She appears embarrassed and has difficulty providing
any additional information about her symptoms stating "I am extremely uncomfortable talking about
this." She experienced "vaginal spasms" during her last sexual encounter and she consequently feels
anxious when considering having sex. She has become avoidant and dismissive of sexual encounters.
She has had a normal gynecologic examination without discomfort and her gynecologist referred her
to the psychiatrist. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system - ANSWERBiofeedback targets which of the
following for
Medicare Part D - ANSWERWhich of the following Medicare components provides prescription drug
coverage?
Cardiovascular disease - ANSWERWhat is the leading cause of premature death in patients with
schizophrenia?
Iron - ANSWERA patient describes an uncomfortable feeling in the calves most evenings which
requires the patient to get up and walk around to relieve the feeling. There is no numbness or loss of
sensation in the feet. Deficiency in which of the following is associated with this condition?
, Nitric Oxide - ANSWERWhich of the following neurotransmitters directly activates soluble guanylyl
cyclase leading to the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate?
Measures what it intends to measure - ANSWERThe validity of an assessment instrument refers to
the extent to which it:
REM sleep behavior disorder - ANSWERWhich of the following sleep disorders is associated with mild
neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies?
Conducting an examination - ANSWERWhich of the following actions is most likely to mark the
initiation of a physician-patient relationship in an ambulatory setting?
Checking - ANSWERWhich of the following compulsions has been shown to be most prevalent in
adults with obsessive compulsive disorder?
Conjunctival injection - ANSWERA 37-year-old man presents to the emergency department with
severe headache. Every night for the past week he has woken up in the middle of the night with
searing pain that ends after 90 minutes. When treated with 100% high-flow oxygen the headache
resolves. Which of the following is a typical symptom associated with this type of headache?
Interaction between estradiol and UGT 1A4 - ANSWERA patient with bipolar disorder type Il who has
been stable for several years on lamotrigine 150 mg daily presents to her psychiatrist at 16 weeks
gestation with a recurrence of mood symptoms. What is the most likely explanation for this
recurrence for this patient?
Parkinson's disease - ANSWERAbnormal synuclein metabolism is most closely associated with
dementia in which of the following conditions?
Fewer arrests - ANSWERFor patients with severe mental illness participation in mental health courts
compared with treatment as usual has been associated with:
Anorexia nervosa - ANSWERA patient with a body mass index of 16 kg/m reports experiencing
periods of excessive food intake followed by induced vomiting over the last six months. The most
likely diagnosis is:
Insula - ANSWERWhat brain region is indicated in this figure?
Driving may be impaired while taking this medicine - ANSWERWhat is important patient guidance
when prescribing suvorexant?
Pedigree analysis - ANSWERWhich of the following methods is used to identify genetic markers that
cosegregate with disease phenotype?
Modafinil - ANSWERA patient with a history of a substance use disorder complains of excessive
daytime sleepiness but denies any episodes of sudden loss of muscle tone or collapsing while awake.
Polysomnogram shows rapid eye movement (REM) sleep latency of ten minutes. Which of the
following medications is the best choice to treat this patient's sleepiness?
Fluoxetine - ANSWERA patient with Alzheimer disease is started on donepezil but discontinues it due
to profound nausea and dizziness. Which of the following concurrently prescribed medications would
most likely be responsible for this reaction?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) - ANSWERWhich of the following is a clinician-
administered rating scale for depression?
