QMHP Test Questions with 100% Correct Solutions
Differential Diagnosis: Borderline vs Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is an externalized disorder (impact to others)
Differential Diagnosis MDD vs Dysthymia
MDD lasts at least 2 weeks and dysthymia is present for at least 2 years, with relief only
for two months or less
Differential Diagnosis: GAD vs Specific or Panic
GAD is not due to a phobia or experiencing recurrent panic attacks
What is the initial criteria that must be met for a diagnosis of PTSD?
Must first meet criteria for exposure to a traumatic event
What is a traumatic event?
events or conditions that threaten to cause harm and overwhelm someone's ability
to cope
Signs of opiate intoxication (codeine, fentanyl, oxy)
Pinpoint pupils, drowsiness (nods),
Signs of opiate withdrawal
Dilated pupils, GI issues (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) shakes, depression, anxiety,
irritable
, What causes a "feel good" effect with meth intoxication?
causes a release of dopamine in pleasure and reward pathway and changes in
serotonin levels
Wernicke's Korsakoff Syndrome
Alcoholism leading to brain damage; symptoms include memory loss, confusion
and cognitive deficits
psychosis
delusions + hallucinations
Short term mental health effects of meth use
psychosis but primarily tactile hallucinations
A long-term effect of meth use
can cause permanent irreversible damage to the pleasure and reward
system (anhedonia)
What side effect is common from withdrawal from depressants (alchol,
benzo's, valium)
anxiety
What side effect is common from withdrawal from stimulants (cocaine,
meth, nicotine)
depression
5 common antidepressants side effects (zoloft, prozac, celexa)
agitation, GI issues, increased anxiety, insomnia or hypersomnia
7 common antipsychotic side effects (haldol, thorazine, abilify)
Differential Diagnosis: Borderline vs Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is an externalized disorder (impact to others)
Differential Diagnosis MDD vs Dysthymia
MDD lasts at least 2 weeks and dysthymia is present for at least 2 years, with relief only
for two months or less
Differential Diagnosis: GAD vs Specific or Panic
GAD is not due to a phobia or experiencing recurrent panic attacks
What is the initial criteria that must be met for a diagnosis of PTSD?
Must first meet criteria for exposure to a traumatic event
What is a traumatic event?
events or conditions that threaten to cause harm and overwhelm someone's ability
to cope
Signs of opiate intoxication (codeine, fentanyl, oxy)
Pinpoint pupils, drowsiness (nods),
Signs of opiate withdrawal
Dilated pupils, GI issues (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) shakes, depression, anxiety,
irritable
, What causes a "feel good" effect with meth intoxication?
causes a release of dopamine in pleasure and reward pathway and changes in
serotonin levels
Wernicke's Korsakoff Syndrome
Alcoholism leading to brain damage; symptoms include memory loss, confusion
and cognitive deficits
psychosis
delusions + hallucinations
Short term mental health effects of meth use
psychosis but primarily tactile hallucinations
A long-term effect of meth use
can cause permanent irreversible damage to the pleasure and reward
system (anhedonia)
What side effect is common from withdrawal from depressants (alchol,
benzo's, valium)
anxiety
What side effect is common from withdrawal from stimulants (cocaine,
meth, nicotine)
depression
5 common antidepressants side effects (zoloft, prozac, celexa)
agitation, GI issues, increased anxiety, insomnia or hypersomnia
7 common antipsychotic side effects (haldol, thorazine, abilify)
