PMH Test Questions with Complete
Solutions
In providing primary care for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you consider
that all of the following will likely be reported EXCEPT: - ANSWERS -Poor recall of the
precipitating event
After chronic abuse, in the case of abrupt withdrawal, which of the following can result in
death? - ANSWERS -Alcohol
The most reliable assessment of alcohol abuse is found in which of the following? - ANSWERS -
CAGE questionnaire
In the adolescent age group, which of the following represents the preferred antidepressant
based on evidence? - ANSWERS -Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Concerning suicide, which is false? - ANSWERS -Inquiring about suicidal ideation may precipitate
the act
As you develop the treatment plan in panic disorder, you consider prescribing: - ANSWERS -
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder includes all of the following except: -
ANSWERS -Consistent early morning awakening
According to the AHCPR treatment guidelines, pharmacologic intervention in anxiety should be:
- ANSWERS -Continued for at least 6 months after remission is achieved
Solutions
In providing primary care for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you consider
that all of the following will likely be reported EXCEPT: - ANSWERS -Poor recall of the
precipitating event
After chronic abuse, in the case of abrupt withdrawal, which of the following can result in
death? - ANSWERS -Alcohol
The most reliable assessment of alcohol abuse is found in which of the following? - ANSWERS -
CAGE questionnaire
In the adolescent age group, which of the following represents the preferred antidepressant
based on evidence? - ANSWERS -Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Concerning suicide, which is false? - ANSWERS -Inquiring about suicidal ideation may precipitate
the act
As you develop the treatment plan in panic disorder, you consider prescribing: - ANSWERS -
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder includes all of the following except: -
ANSWERS -Consistent early morning awakening
According to the AHCPR treatment guidelines, pharmacologic intervention in anxiety should be:
- ANSWERS -Continued for at least 6 months after remission is achieved
