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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
25 years old female presents to casualty with chest pain,sweating,restlessness,dyspnoea,and palpitation.Enzyme analysis and X-ray are normal.She becomes asymptomatic with supportive measures.The probable diagnosis is |
| A. | Panic attack |
| B. | Angina Pectoris |
| C. | Vasovagal attack |
| D. | ANS instability |
| Answer» B. Angina Pectoris | |
| 2. |
When information memorized afterwards is interfered by the information learnt earlier, it is called - |
| A. | Proactive inhibition |
| B. | Retroactive inhibition |
| C. | Inhibition |
| D. | Simple inhibition |
| Answer» B. Retroactive inhibition | |
| 3. |
Delirium tremens is characterized by confusion associated with: |
| A. | Sixth nerve palsy |
| B. | Korsakoff psychosis |
| C. | Autonomic hyperactivity and tremors |
| D. | Features of intoxication due to alcohol |
| Answer» D. Features of intoxication due to alcohol | |
| 4. |
Which personality disorder of DSM-IV is not classified as PD and is placed with schizophrenia in ICD 10 - |
| A. | Schizotype |
| B. | Narcissistic |
| C. | Paranoid |
| D. | Schizoid |
| Answer» B. Narcissistic | |
| 5. |
The following symptoms of schizophrenia responds quickly to treatment with medication - |
| A. | Auditory hallucinations |
| B. | Apathy |
| C. | Anhedonia |
| D. | Poverty of thought content |
| Answer» B. Apathy | |
| 6. |
Which is more appropriate in a case of schizophrenia - |
| A. | Low socioeconomic group |
| B. | Common in primitive societies |
| C. | Affluent society influences the incidence |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Common in primitive societies | |
| 7. |
A patient complains that people living upstairs are always talking about him and conspires against him.His son complains about his weired behaviour like keeping shoes in Fridge and wearing vest over shirt.The likely diagnosis is - |
| A. | Dementia |
| B. | Schizophrenia |
| C. | Depression |
| D. | Delusion disorder |
| Answer» C. Depression | |
| 8. |
The following is a Schneider's first rank symptom: |
| A. | Persecutory delusion |
| B. | Voices commenting on actions |
| C. | Delusion of guilt |
| D. | Incoherence |
| Answer» C. Delusion of guilt | |
| 9. |
Treatment of child suffering from ADHD with Tourette's syndrome is ? |
| A. | Atomoxetine |
| B. | Methylphenidate |
| C. | Amphetamine |
| D. | Guanfacine |
| Answer» C. Amphetamine | |
| 10. |
Which of the following statement differentiates the obsessional idea from delusions - |
| A. | The idea is not conventional belief |
| B. | The idea is head inspite of contrary evidence |
| C. | The idea is regarded as senseless by patient |
| D. | The idea is held on inadequate ground |
| Answer» D. The idea is held on inadequate ground | |
| 11. |
Rorschach test measures - |
| A. | Creativity |
| B. | Intelligence |
| C. | Neuraticism |
| D. | Personality |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which of the following medication is associated with an increased risk of agranulocytosis ? |
| A. | Clozapine |
| B. | Imipramine |
| C. | Lithium |
| D. | Haloperidol |
| Answer» B. Imipramine | |
| 13. |
All of the following agents are antidepressants except: |
| A. | Fluoxitine |
| B. | Pimozide |
| C. | Trazodone |
| D. | Amitriptyline |
| Answer» C. Trazodone | |
| 14. |
Features(s) suggestive of schizophrenia rather than organic psychosis is/are - |
| A. | Third person hallucination |
| B. | Split personality |
| C. | Systemized delusion |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Tics, hair pulling, nail biting can be treated by ? |
| A. | Mind fullness |
| B. | Social habit training |
| C. | Habit and response prevention |
| D. | No intervention required |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Behavior therapy is NOT useful in - |
| A. | Phobia |
| B. | Hysteria |
| C. | Stuttering |
| D. | Obsessive compulsive neurosis |
| Answer» D. Obsessive compulsive neurosis | |
| 17. |
Schizophrenia is characterized by all except |
| A. | Elation |
| B. | Auditory hallucination |
| C. | Catatonia |
| D. | Delusion |
| Answer» B. Auditory hallucination | |
| 18. |
DAILY lost to mental disease is ? |
| A. | 0.1 |
| B. | 0.14 |
| C. | 0.18 |
| D. | 0.28 |
| Answer» C. 0.18 | |
| 19. |
Most common type of Schizophrenia is - |
| A. | Simple |
| B. | Hebephrenic |
| C. | Catatonic |
| D. | Paranoid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
True about obsession-compulsive disorder are A/E |
| A. | Ego-alien |
| B. | Patient tries to resist against |
| C. | Ego syntonic |
| D. | Insight is present |
| Answer» D. Insight is present | |
| 21. |
Basanti 27 yrs aged,female thinks her nose is ugly;her idea is fixed and not shared by anyone else.Whenever she goes out of home,she hides her face with a cloth.She visits a Surgeon.Next step would be: |
| A. | Refer to psychiatrist |
| B. | Investigate and then operate |
| C. | Immediate operation |
| D. | Reassure the patient |
| Answer» B. Investigate and then operate | |
| 22. |
A 16 year old boy does not attend school because of the fear of being harmed by school mates.He thinks that his classmates laugh at and talk about him.He is even scared of going out to the market.He is most likely suffering from: |
| A. | Adjustment reaction |
| B. | Schizophrenia |
| C. | Anxiety neurosis |
| D. | Manic Depressive Psychosis |
| Answer» C. Anxiety neurosis | |
| 23. |
Which of the following excludes painful stimuli from awareness - |
| A. | Rationalization |
| B. | Projection |
| C. | Repression |
| D. | Reacton formaton |
| Answer» D. Reacton formaton | |
| 24. |
A man taking 20 cigarettes per day, started coughing, his family suggested quitting cigarettes.He is ready to quit but thinks quitting will make him irritable, the best health planning model followed is |
| A. | Persuasion |
| B. | Cost and survival |
| C. | Belief |
| D. | Precontemplation and preparation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
A 67 yrs old lady is brought in by her 6 children saying that she has gone senile.Six months after her husband's death she has become more religious,spiritual and gives lot of money in donation.She is occupied in too many activities and sleeps less.She now believes that she has a goal to change the society.She does not like being brought to the hospital and is argumentative on being questioned on her doings.The diagnosis is: |
| A. | Acute manic excitement |
| B. | Delusion |
| C. | Schizophrenia |
| D. | Depression |
| Answer» B. Delusion | |
| 26. |
The single most reliable factor for assessment of a patients future suicidal attempt is - |
| A. | Single status |
| B. | Previous suicide attempt |
| C. | Depresive disorder |
| D. | Excessive use of alcohol |
| Answer» C. Depresive disorder | |
| 27. |
Otto Veraguth sign is found in - |
| A. | OCD |
| B. | Depression |
| C. | Mania |
| D. | Anxiety |
| Answer» C. Mania | |
| 28. |
Naltraxone is used in a case of opioid dependence to: |
| A. | To treat withdrawal symptom |
| B. | Prevent respiratory depression |
| C. | To treat overdose of opioid |
| D. | To prevent relapse |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Type D personality were recently found to risk - |
| A. | Coronary artery disease |
| B. | Depression |
| C. | Personality disorder |
| D. | Schizophrenia |
| Answer» B. Depression | |
| 30. |
Which of the following Anti-psychotic drugs is considered the best in the treatment of resistant schizophrenia ? |
| A. | Olanzapine |
| B. | Clozapine |
| C. | Resperidone |
| D. | Chlorpromazine |
| Answer» C. Resperidone | |
| 31. |
Biological Amnesia is - |
| A. | Presenile dementia |
| B. | Lack of interest |
| C. | Opiod drug addiction |
| D. | Hypothyroidism |
| Answer» B. Lack of interest | |
| 32. |
An elderly house wife lost her husband who died suddenly of Myocardial infarction couple of years ago.They had been staying alone for almost a decade with infrequent visits from her son and grandchildren.About a week after the death she heard his voice clearly talking to her as he would in a routine manner from the next room.She went to check but saw nothing.Subsequently she often heard his voice conversing with her and she would also discuss her daily matters with him.This however,provoked anxiety and sadness of mood when she was preoccupied with his thought.She should be treated with: |
| A. | Clomipramine |
| B. | Alprazolam |
| C. | Electroconvulsive therapy |
| D. | Haloperidol |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Auditory hallucinations not seen in - |
| A. | Amphetamine toxicity |
| B. | Mania |
| C. | Schizophrenia |
| D. | Hysteria |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Patient with IQ of 60 has - |
| A. | Severe M.R. |
| B. | Profound M.R. |
| C. | Mild Mental Retardation |
| D. | Moderate M.R. |
| Answer» D. Moderate M.R. | |
| 35. |
A 70 yrs old man presents with h/o prosopagnosia,loss of memory,3rd person hallucination since 1 month.On examination deep tendon reflexes are increased.Mini mental examination score is 20/30.What is most likely diagnosis: |
| A. | Dissociated dementia |
| B. | Schizophrenia |
| C. | Alzheimer's disease |
| D. | Psychotic disorder |
| Answer» D. Psychotic disorder | |
| 36. |
Most common type of post puerperal psychosis is - |
| A. | Mania |
| B. | Suicide |
| C. | Depression |
| D. | Anxiety |
| Answer» D. Anxiety | |
| 37. |
Biochemical etiology of Alzheimer's disease relates to - |
| A. | Dopamine |
| B. | Serotonin |
| C. | GABA |
| D. | Acetyl choline |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Tricyclic anti depressant are contraindicated in - |
| A. | Glucoma |
| B. | Brain Tumor |
| C. | Hypertension |
| D. | Bronchial Asthma |
| Answer» B. Brain Tumor | |
| 39. |
Treatment of choice for phobic disorder is |
| A. | Psychotherapy |
| B. | 5-HT reuptake inhibitors |
| C. | Behaviour therapy |
| D. | Benzodiazepines |
| Answer» D. Benzodiazepines | |
| 40. |
Not true about nocturnal penile tumerscence is - |
| A. | Normal phenomenon |
| B. | Can not be used to distinguish between psychological or organic impotence |
| C. | Occurs in NREM sleep |
| D. | Totals about 100 min/ night |
| Answer» D. Totals about 100 min/ night | |
| 41. |
Kleptomania means: |
| A. | Irresistible desire to dress the oposite sex |
| B. | Irresistible desire to set-fire |
| C. | Irresistible desire to steal things |
| D. | Irresistible desire to drink |
| Answer» D. Irresistible desire to drink | |
| 42. |
The term 'id' was coined by - |
| A. | Weyker |
| B. | Blueler |
| C. | Freud |
| D. | Skinner |
| Answer» D. Skinner | |
| 43. |
Antidepressant drug used in nocturnal eneuresis is: |
| A. | Trazdone |
| B. | Sertaline |
| C. | Imipramine |
| D. | Fluoxetine |
| Answer» D. Fluoxetine | |
| 44. |
Bleur's symptoms of schizophrenia include A/E - |
| A. | Automatism |
| B. | Autism |
| C. | Lossening of association |
| D. | Affect disturbance |
| Answer» B. Autism | |
| 45. |
Slow waves in EEG activity seen in - |
| A. | Mania |
| B. | Depression |
| C. | Schizophrenia |
| D. | Delirium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Hysteria is characterized by - |
| A. | Autistic Thinking |
| B. | Indifference to suffering |
| C. | Pressure to speech |
| D. | Flight to ideas |
| Answer» C. Pressure to speech | |
| 47. |
Normal Lithium therapeutic level is - |
| A. | 0.7-1.1 mEq/L |
| B. | 0.5-0.7 mEq/L |
| C. | 1.5-2 mEq/L |
| D. | 1.5-0.3 mEq/L |
| Answer» B. 0.5-0.7 mEq/L | |
| 48. |
Schizophrenia with late onset and good prognosis |
| A. | Simple SZP |
| B. | Hebephrenic |
| C. | Catatonic SZP |
| D. | Paranoid SZP |
| Answer» D. Paranoid SZP | |
| 49. |
Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) of brain is used in the treatment of: |
| A. | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
| B. | Acute Psychosis |
| C. | Depression |
| D. | Resistant Schizophrenia |
| Answer» D. Resistant Schizophrenia | |
| 50. |
Organic Mental Disease indicated by - |
| A. | Delusion |
| B. | Incoherence |
| C. | Preservation of speech |
| D. | Flight of idea |
| Answer» B. Incoherence | |