Psychiatry Questions

__________ has the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder.a) PTSDb) Bulimiac) Bipolard) Anorexia nervosa

It is critical to identify women with postpartum depression because it can lead to:a) a sense of entitlement.b) abuse.c) escapism.d) All of these are correct.

The best time to provide dental hygiene therapy for a patient with an anxiety disorder is:a) after a meal.b) in the morning.c) as the last appointment of the day.d) for long appointments to complete all treatment at once.

Beth, a 16-year-old teenager, comes into the office complaining of tooth sensitivity. She has not beenseen in the office for 3 years. When asked about her medical history she states that she has beendiagnosed with an eating disorder and has had a lot of trouble with it over the past few months. Beth is ofnormal weight and the dental hygienist questions her further about the disorder. She states that she goesthrough phases of uncontrollable binge eating and then uses laxatives or self-induces vomiting after thebinges. She says she thinks she is obese. Upon further assessment the dental hygienist notes that severalteeth have been worn down and are very translucent. She also notes that the right parotid gland is swollen.Which surface of teeth most often shows signs of perimylolysis in a patient who has bulimia?a) Maxillary anterior lingualsb) Mandibular anterior lingualsc) Maxillary posterior buccalsd) Mandib

A side effect of antipsychotic medication that causes involuntary mouth and jaw movements is called:a) akathisia.b) dysarthria.c) muscle dystonia.d) tardive dyskinesia.

The major oral problem associated with antidepressive medications is:a) facial grimacing.b) xerostomia.c) Candida infection.d) gingivitis.

The onset of schizophrenia in females is usually between the ages of:a) 8 and 12 years old.b) 16 and 30 years old.c) 25 and 35 years old.d) 40 and 50 years old.

Which of the following is a side effect of antidepressive medications?a) Xerostomiab) Limited growth of lactobacillic) Decreased risk of root cariesd) None of these are correct.

A patient with bipolar disorder who takes lithium may complain of:a) bleeding when brushing.b) tooth hypersensitivity.c) metallic taste in mouth.d) sores in the mouth.

Depression is defined as:a) severe mood swings.b) severe loss of cognitive and intellectual functions.c) a disturbance marked by apathy, fear, sadness, and loss of mobility and energy.d) abnormal or exaggerated sense of well-being.

All of the following are anxiety disorders, except:a) posttraumatic stress disorder.b) panic attack.c) depression.d) generalized anxiety disorder.

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:a) feelings of depression and panic attacks after a traumatic life event.b) persistent, pervasive anxiety and excessive worry not associated with life-threatening fears.c) recurrent unexpected panic attacks.d) fear of open spaces, crowds, or going outside the home alone.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a major depressive episode?a) Significant weight lossb) Fatiguec) Insomniad) More talkative than usual

A patient with photosensitivity should be given __________ during dental hygiene therapy.a) saliva substitutesb) fluoridec) local anesthesiad) tinted protective glasses

Dental hygiene therapy should be completed at what time for a patient with schizophrenia?a) In the morningb) When symptoms are controlled by medicationc) During the prodromal phased) During an acute exacerbation

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?a) Hallucinationsb) Flat affectc) Speechlessnessd) Marked impairment in personal hygiene

The 6-week period after childbirth in which the body undergoes physical and physiological changes iscalled:a) puerperium.b) postpartum.c) prenatal.d) postmenopausal.

What 4 major mental illnesses share the same common inherited, genetic variations as bipolar disorder

Higher levels of dopamine, nor epinephrine and glutamate

Safety is a priority during the acute manic phase. It is important for the nurse to set limits and.