Medication Treatment Questions — Full Set (100 Questions)

Which class of medication is most commonly used to manage mood swings and impulsivity in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

• Antihistamines

• Mood stabilizers

• Stimulants

• Beta-blockers

Which of the following SSRIs is frequently prescribed to treat depression or anxiety symptoms in individuals with personality disorders?

• Olanzapine

• Lithium

• Fluoxetine

• Diazepam

Which medication may be prescribed to a person with Borderline Personality Disorder to help reduce suicidal thoughts and emotional reactivity?

• Lithium

• Diphenhydramine

• Alprazolam

• Buspirone

Which class of medication is sometimes used off-label in Schizotypal Personality Disorder to manage cognitive-perceptual symptoms like paranoia or magical thinking?

• Beta-blockers

• Atypical antipsychotics

• Benzodiazepines

• Tricyclic antidepressants

Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in patients with personality disorders due to risk of dependency or misuse?

• SSRIs

• Benzodiazepines

• Anticonvulsants

• Antipsychotics

Which of the following medications is a mood stabilizer that can be used to treat impulsivity and aggression in some personality disorders?

• Sertraline

• Lithium

• Clonazepam

• Risperidone

Which antipsychotic is sometimes used in low doses to help reduce emotional dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder?

• Haloperidol

• Risperidone

• Buspirone

• Methylphenidate

SSRIs are often prescribed in Avoidant Personality Disorder to help manage symptoms of:

• Mania

• Psychosis

• Social anxiety and depression

• Hyperactivity

Which medication class is most effective for reducing obsessive-compulsive traits in Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

• SSRIs

• MAOIs

• Benzodiazepines

• Antihistamines

Which of the following medications is NOT typically used for any personality disorder treatment?

• Quetiapine

• Fluoxetine

• Methylphenidate

• Lamotrigine