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WorksheetsMental Health Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is classified as an neurotic disorder?
Schizophrenia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
What is a common cause of psychopathology?
Genetic predisposition
Healthy lifestyle choices
Positive social interactions
Adequate sleep
Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
What is one of the primary mechanisms by which electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is thought to work?
Increasing serotonin levels
Inducing a seizure
Enhancing cognitive function
Reducing inflammation
Which of the following is a type of mood disorder?
Panic Disorder
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Specific Phobia
What environmental factor can contribute to the development of psychopathology?
Regular exercise
Chronic stress
Balanced diet
Supportive relationships
Which of the following disorders is characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life?
Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating severe depression?
It is ineffective
It is only effective in children
It is highly effective for treatment-resistant depression
It is only effective for anxiety disorders
Which of the following is a psychotic disorder?
Major Depressive Disorder
Schizophrenia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What role do neurotransmitters play in psychopathology?
They have no effect
They regulate mood and behavior
They only affect physical health
They are solely responsible for genetic disorders
Which of the following is a common symptom of bipolar disorder?
Persistent sadness
Manic episodes
Social withdrawal
Compulsive behaviors
What is a potential side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Increased appetite
Memory loss
Improved concentration
Heightened anxiety
Which of the following is a characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Hallucinations
Compulsions
Manic episodes
Social avoidance
What is one psychological cause of psychopathology?
Positive reinforcement
Trauma
Healthy coping mechanisms
Supportive family environment
In which situation is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) typically considered?
Mild anxiety
Severe depression unresponsive to other treatments
Seasonal affective disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Drug of choice for treatment resistant schizophrenia is :
Haloperidol
Risperidone
Clozapine
Olannzipine
clonazepam
Most common type of hallucination in psychiatric disorders is -
Olfactory
Visual
Auditory
Tactile
_____________is the repititive thoughts,images and doubts that one will feel it's absolutely irrational one and not related to educational and cultural background of the person.
compulsion
obsession
Delusion
Hallucination
Hypomania and depression is part of -________
Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Both Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders
None of these
What is the minimum seizure duration required for the efficacy of ECT ?
30-90 seconds
2 minutes
10-20 seconds
20-30 seconds
Drug which decreases the seizure threshold is:
Lithium
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
All of the above
A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted patient.which communication technique can interfere with the establishment of a therapeutic relationship ?
clarification
summarizing
giving opinion
providing information
Unconscious Tranfer of qualities originally associated with another individual by the patient is called:
Transference
counter-transference
Rapport
Empathy
A patient with which of the following disorders would a nurse need not to prepare for ECT except ?
A 35 year old female patient with severe catetonia
A 65 year old patient with dementia
A 32 year old Female patient with Major depressive disorder
A 40 Year female patient with hypomania
A patient with Increased ICP and previous history of CVA.
A patient is on chlorpromazine drug,on assessment the patient demonstrate a shuffling gait,stooped posture,drooling saliva and ataxia .The nurse conclude that the patient has developed :
Drug -induced parkinsonism
Tardive dyskinesia
Dystonia
Akathesia
The patient has just awakened from an electroconvulsive therapy treatment .The most appropriate nursing action at this time would be to :
arrange for patients diet to be served as patient was NPO for 6 to 8 hours
Observe patient for signs of suicidal behaviour
orient the patient
Observe patient for hallucinatory behaviour
Which of the following problem would a nurse need to address immediately in Post ECT recovery period ?
Excessive Sleepiness
Disorientation
Urinary incontinence
Changes in Vital Signs
Which of the following is an appropriate statement for the principle that "patient is accepted exactly as he is"
Maintaining realistic nurse patient relationship
Objective observation of patient behaviour
Explaining all the procedures to patient according ti his level of understanding
Being Non-Judgmental and Non-Punitive
Which of the tools a nurse use to assess a patient's orientation and Recall ?
Thematic appreciation Test
Beck Depression Inventory
Beck Anxiety scale
Mini-Mental Status Examination
Which of the following nursing intervention/s is most appropriate for a patient exhibiting agitation and violent behaviour?
Maintain low level of stimuli in the environment
Frequent Observation of behaviour
Remove all Dangerous objects from patient's environment
all of the above .
Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by :
Short periods of major depression and severe manic episodes
short periods of moderate depression and severe Mania
short periods of mild depression and hypomania
short periods of major depression and hypomania
Triad symptoms of of depression include :
suicidal ideas,hopelessness,decreased appetite
pervasive sadness ,anhedia ,depression psychomotor activity
Worthlessness,disturbed sleep,delusions
Monotonous voice,preoccupations,poor memory.
Mr XYZ ,is taking fluoxetine hydrochloride for the treatment of depression asks the nurse about the time lag for maximum therapeutic response to occur .The nurse's best Response is:
first week
second week
third week
fourth week
All of the following nursing interventions are most appropriate for a patient with violent behaviour except:
Set limits for his behaviour
Ignore patient behaviour
Recognize that violent behaviour is a part of manic episode
Provide safe environment
Neurotransmitters involved in manic episode are:
Decreased level of norepinephrine and dopamine
Excessive levels of norepinephrine and dopamine
Excessive levels of serotonine
Decreased levels of dopamine
Which of the following would be a priority intervention for a patient who attempted suicide previously?
Avoid bringing up the subject of suicide in case ypou induce ideas of self harm in the patient
Ask the patient frankly if he/she hasa thought ,or has plans of committing suicide
involve the patient actively in unit activity so that he/she will not think of suicide
Explain the consequences of suicidal attempts to the patient .
which of the following drug is deterrent agent in the treatment of alcohol dependence syndrome?
Acamprosate
Naltrexone
Disulfirum
Buproprion
Delirium Tremens usually starts how many days after the last drink of alcohol?
1-2 days
2 days
6-8 days
8-10 days
Which of the following is an anticraving agent?
Acamprosate
Chlordiazepoxide
Disulfirum
Diazepam
Anankastic personality is also known as :
Histrionic personality
Obsessional personality
Narcissistic personality
Borderline personality
