Transcript Mental Illness Quiz

2007
MENTAL ILLNESS QUIZ
What percentage of mental
illness do GP’s manage on their
own
 A 95%
 B 80%
 C 65%
 D 50%
 E 35%
Which mental illness has the
highest mortality rate
 A Schizophrenia
 B OCD
 C Major depression
 D Anxiety disorder
 E Anorexia
Which mental disorder produces
the most demanding patients
 A Schizophrenia
 B OCD
 C Major depression
 D Anxiety disorder
 E Anorexia
 F Personality disorder
Which drugs are most effective
in helping acute anxiety
 A benzodiazepines
 B tricyclics
 C beta blockers
 D antipsychotics
 E SSRI’s
Which of these are
characteristic of delirium
 A Slow onset
 B triggering factor
 C fluctuating levels of consciousness
 D does not improve with treatment
 E disorganised thinking
Which of these are recognised
negative symptoms of psychosis
 A poor verbal and non verbal
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B agitated over arousal
C Incongruous affect
D Care of personal appearance
E flat affect
What therapies for anxiety are
available locally
 A self help books
 B CBT
 C anxiety management groups
 D non specific counselling
 E hypnotherapy
Why refer patients with early
dementia
 A to confirm diagnosis and arrange Ct scan
 B for consideration of anticholinesterases
 C support for carers
 D access to social services
 E to show the relatives that you are doing
something
Which treatments are useful in
post traumatic stress disorder
 A debrief after event
 B advice to get on with life
 C paroxetine
 D trauma focussed CBT
 E eye movement desensitisation and
reprocessing