MATCHING: (Questions 1 – 5).

Match each of the following clinical cases with

its corresponding personality disorder.
a. Paranoid personality disorder
b. Schizoid personality disorder
c. Schizotypal personality disorder
d. Antisocial personality disorder
e. Dependent personality disorder

1. B A 27-year-old man lives alone and works at night as a security guard. He

ignores social invitations from coworkers, and he has no out-side interests.

2. D A 26-year-old man is arrested for beating a motorist during a car

jacking. The man has a history of repeated incarcerations for robbery, driving
while under the influence of alcohol, and credit card fraud. When he was 16
years of age, he was expelled from high school for fighting.

3. C A 30-year-old man is completely preoccupied with studying and brewing

herbal teas. He associates many peculiar powers with consumption of these
teas, and he says that plants sometimes whisper to him. He spends all of his
time alone, often taking walks in the wilderness for days to collect plants for
teas. He has no history of disorganized behavior.

4. A A 59-year-old man living in a condominium complex constantly accuses

his neighbors of plotting to avoid paying their share of maintenance. He
writes angry letters to other owners and has initiated several lawsuits. He
lives alone and does not socialize.

MATCHING: (Questions 5 - 8).

a. Borderline personality disorder
b. Histrionic personality disorder
c. Narcissistic personality disorder
d. Avoidant personality disorder
e. Obsessive – compulsive personality disorder

5. B A 35-year-old woman becomes highly agitated and vocal during an

argument with another person while waiting in line for a theater performance.
Security is called. The woman screams loudly and falls limp when guards
attempt to detain her. She shouts, “They are killing me for speaking out.”

6. D A 45-year-old man dreads the upcoming office Christmas party because

he believes that he is incapable of making social conversations or dancing. He
thinks he will become an object of pity or ridicule if he tries. He anticipates
another lonely holiday season as a result.

7. A A 31-year-old woman is taken to the emergency room after she calls

paramedics and tells them that she has taken an overdose of fluoxetine. She
has a history of multiple previous suicide gestures which usually follow the
breakup of a stormy relationship. She also has a history of substance abuse.

8. B A 55-year-old man who is a partner in a law firm refuses to comply with

otherwise unanimous wishes of his partners. He states that he is only
interested in getting his share of the firm’s profits and that he has no interest
in the well-being of the other employees. He states that he is the firm’s
“rainmaker” (i.e., the partner who obtains new clients) and therefore is not
required to compromise with anyone else.
7. A A 31-year-old woman is taken to the emergency room after she calls
paramedics and tells them that she has taken an overdose of fluoxetine. She
has a history of multiple previous suicide gestures which usually follow the
breakup of a stormy relationship. She also has a history of substance abuse.

8. B A 55-year-old man who is a partner in a law firm refuses to comply with

otherwise unanimous wishes of his partners. He states that he is only
interested in getting his share of the firm’s profits and that he has no interest
in the well-being of the other employees. He states that he is the firm’s
“rainmaker” (i.e., the partner who obtains new clients) and therefore is not
required to compromise with anyone else.

MATCHING: (Questions 9 - 10).

a. Dependent personality disorder
b. Obsessive – compulsive personality disorder
c. Antisocial personality disorder
d. Paranoid personality disorder

9. A A 29-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after sustaining

severe lacerations during a sadistic episode with his partner. The patient is
extremely concerned that the police will be called. The patient does not want
the police to be informed because he does not want to upset his partner and
cause him to leave.

10. B A 40-year-old woman seeks psychotherapy because of her impending

divorce. She says that she has driven her spouse away with her demands
that the house is kept spotless, that extremely detailed and fix work and
recreational schedules are maintained, and that rigid dietary habits are
maintained.

11. A 38-year-old woman complains of persistent headaches, intermittent

lower abdominal cramps, neck pain, “carpal tunnel” pain, food allergies,
nausea, sexual aversion, and persisting tingling in her extremities upon
awakening. According to her medical records, extensive physical and
laboratory assessments have been unremarkable. The woman says that she
has been in severe physical distress for more than 9 years and does not
know how much longer she can bear these symptoms. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Body dysmorphic disorder
b. Conversion disorder
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Pain disorder
e. Somatization disorder

12. A 40-year-old student refuses to cut his shoulder-length hair for his
mental health class and his advisor threatens to dismiss him. The man
hesitantly admits to his advisor that he wears his long hair long to cover what
he considers are extremely prominent ears. The student believes that if his
ears were visible; his classmates would ridicule him. The student actually has
very mildly prominent ears that would not attract attention. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Body dysmorphic disorder
b. Delusional disorder, somatic type
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Malingering
e. Somatization disorder

13. A 65-year-old man undergoes a left nephrectomy for a tumor that is

subsequently determined to be benign. Following his operation and uneventful
recovery, the man becomes preoccupied with the idea that he faces renal
failure and worries when his urine is more or less yellow- colored than is
following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Body dysmorphic disorder
b. Delusional disorder, somatic type
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Malingering
e. Somatization disorder

13. A 65-year-old man undergoes a left nephrectomy for a tumor that is

subsequently determined to be benign. Following his operation and uneventful
recovery, the man becomes preoccupied with the idea that he faces renal
failure and worries when his urine is more or less yellow- colored than is
typical. He insists on having weekly renal function tests. Although his
physician reassures him that he will function well with one healthy kidney, the
individual is convinced that he will have kidney failure. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Body dysmorphic disorder
b. Delusional disorder, somatic type
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Obsessive compulsive disorder
e. Somatization disorder
14. A 19-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room by her parents
because of sudden blindness. The patient is from intensively religious
background. She states that she cannot see anything, and she believes that
her condition is divine punishment for her sinful behavior. She also states that
she gracefully accepts “God’s will”. Physical examination shows intact visual
reflexes. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Conversion disorder
b. Delusional disorder
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Malingering

15. A 30-year-old woman without previous problems becomes angry and

bitter after her husband of 5 years leaves her to live with his female business
partner. One week later, the woman quit her job without giving notice an
begin drinking heavily. For the next several weeks, the woman telephones
friends and tearfully expresses threatening calls to her husband’s new
girlfriend. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Adjustment disorder
b. Alcohol-induced mood disorder
c. Bipolar I disorder
d. Bipolar II disorder

16. A 24-year-old woman complains of severe neck pain following a minor

traffic accident in which her car was hit from behind. She claims the pain
prevents her from engaging in even light physical activity. After threatening
litigation, her attorney secures a sizable settlement from the insurance
company to compensate her for time lost from work. She is waitress and an
aspiring actress. While participating in an aerobic class, the woman tells her
friend that she greatly exaggerated her pain to “get paid vacation, courtesy
of the insurance industry.” Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Antisocial personality disorder
b. Factitious disorder
c. Malingering
d. Psychological factors contributing to physical illness

17. A 47-year-old man is brought to emergency room by paramedics after he

complain of dizziness and headache. Emergency room examination shows a
mydriasis of the right eye with right pupillary diameter of 5 mm and left
pupillary diameter of 2 mm. The patient denies any precipitating events or
general medical condition. While awaiting further examination, he is observed
surreptitiously placing eye drops in his right eye. When questioned about this
a. Antisocial personality disorder
b. Factitious disorder
c. Malingering
d. Psychological factors contributing to physical illness

17. A 47-year-old man is brought to emergency room by paramedics after he

complain of dizziness and headache. Emergency room examination shows a
mydriasis of the right eye with right pupillary diameter of 5 mm and left
pupillary diameter of 2 mm. The patient denies any precipitating events or
general medical condition. While awaiting further examination, he is observed
surreptitiously placing eye drops in his right eye. When questioned about this
action, he becomes angry, denies the behavior, and abruptly leaves the
hospital. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Conversion disorder
b. Dependent personality disorder
c. Malingering
d. Factitious disorder

18. The 28-year-old woman presents with her spouse. The husband states
that his wife has a “glandular problem” because she has no desire for sex.
According to the husband, she agrees to intercourse reluctantly and
infrequently. Which of the following statements about the patient is most
likely accurate ?
a. The woman has a testosterone deficiency
b. The woman has a sexual dysfunction
c. The woman has unconscious conflicts about sexuality
d. The woman is having an affair
19. A 45-year-old man complains of inadequate erections. Since initial
episode few months ago, he has been constantly worrying about maintaining
an erection prior to insertion and can no longer enjoy sex. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
a. Male erectile dysfunction
b. Gender identity disorder
c. Male orgasmic disorder
d. The man is having an affair

20. A 57-year-old man states he “can no longer stand” himself and seeks
counseling. He says he has been secretly dressing in woman’s underwear for
years and has successfully concealed this from everyone, including his wife.
He hides underwear in his car and changes in public restrooms. He finds this
“behavior disgusting” and he tried to stop it, but ultimately he cannot resist
the sexual arousal associated with it. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Exhibitionism
b. Transvestic fetishism
c. Pedophilia
d. Sexual masochism

21. A 35-year-old man being treated for pneumoocystis carinii pneumonia

become increasingly restless, disoriented, and combative during the second
day of hospitalization. He is moderately hypoxic. The patient is receiving
amitriptyline for depression and for pain due to peripheral neuropathy.
Friends of the patient report significant benzodiazepine and alcohol abuse
before hospitalization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Dementia from Alzheimer disease
b. Delirium due to multiple etiologies
c. Depressive disorder NOS
d. HIV dementia

22. A 65-year-old woman is found by the police in a filthy apartment following

a phone call by neighbors complaining about unpleasant odor. In the
apartment, there is long –spoiled food in the kitchen, clogged sinks and
day of hospitalization. He is moderately hypoxic. The patient is receiving
amitriptyline for depression and for pain due to peripheral neuropathy.
Friends of the patient report significant benzodiazepine and alcohol abuse
before hospitalization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Dementia from Alzheimer disease
b. Delirium due to multiple etiologies
c. Depressive disorder NOS
d. HIV dementia

22. A 65-year-old woman is found by the police in a filthy apartment following

a phone call by neighbors complaining about unpleasant odor. In the
apartment, there is long –spoiled food in the kitchen, clogged sinks and
toilets, and severe infestation of cockroaches. During mental status
examination shows an alert but very frail and unkempt woman . She believes
it is 10 years earlier than it actually is, and she seems confused about her
current addresses or phone numbers of her children and cannot find her
phone book or purse. Which of the following disturbances is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Amnestic disorder
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Delirium
d. Dementia

23. The patient’s daughter, who lives in another state, states that her mother
has become increasingly irritable and reclusive over the last 4 years, telling
the children that she believes that are plotting to steal her savings and
ultimately forbidding them to visit. Recently, the patient has been alluding to
speaking with friends and relatives who died years ago. According to the
daughter, the mother has no serious general medical conditions. The mother
also has no history of alcohol abuse or emotional difficulties. Which of the
following is the most likely etiology for the patient’s disturbance?
a. Alzheimer disease
b. Cerebrovascular disease
c. Delirium
d. Huntington chorea

MATCHING: (Questions 24 - 27). Match the following.

a. Memory impairment
b. Bizarre delusions
c. Recurrent self-damaging acts
d. Perfectionism

24. C Borderline personality disorder

25. A Dementia
26. B Schizophrenia
27. D Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

MATCHING: (Questions 28 - 31). Match the following.

a. Social phobia
b. Specific phobia
c. Body dysmorphic disorder
d. Posttraumatic stress disorder

28. C A 20-year-old student is very upset because his nose looks crooked,
though to others it appears normal
29. D After surviving the war in Bosnia 23-year-old refugee has recurrent
dreams and flashbacks about the camps and horror events. She stated “I am
trying to forget the times when I was pregnant without food for 2-3 days, I
am trying hard, but …”
30. A Characterized by persistent, irrational fear of humiliation or
embarrassment
c. Body dysmorphic disorder
d. Posttraumatic stress disorder

28. C A 20-year-old student is very upset because his nose looks crooked,
though to others it appears normal
29. D After surviving the war in Bosnia 23-year-old refugee has recurrent
dreams and flashbacks about the camps and horror events. She stated “I am
trying to forget the times when I was pregnant without food for 2-3 days, I
am trying hard, but …”
30. A Characterized by persistent, irrational fear of humiliation or
embarrassment
31. B A 37-year-old woman stated “I will like to attend your party, but I am
getting dizzy and anxious from your dog and cat and I don’t want to be
embarrassed from others.”

MATCHING: (Questions 32 - 36).

a. Schizoid personality disorder
b. Avoidant personality disorder
c. Schizotypal personality disorder
d. Gender identity disorder

32. A Absence of warm, tender feelings for others

33. C Common presence of eccentricities of speech and behavior
34. B Low self-esteem
35. D Persistent discomfort and sense of inappropriateness about one’s
assigned sex
36. B Hypersensitivity to rejection

37. A 17-year-old high school senior, who is 168 cm (66 in ) and weighs 31.8
kg (70 lb), is admitted to the hospital. She talks a great deal about fears of
“losing control” and becoming fat. She diets rigorously and exercises faithfully
and though emaciated in appearance, she insist that her cheeks, abdomen,
hips, and thighs are too heavy. She is unconcerned that her menstrual
periods have ceased. The clinical stuff notes that she orders dietary food,
spreads it about her plate, and eats little. Her parents are concerned about
her weight but are note sure she should be hospitalized.

Important symptoms and signs associated with this condition include

a. Striving for thinness
b. Altered body image
c. Amenorrhea
d. All of the above

38. Your diagnosis for the above question is:

a. Bulimia nervosa
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Body dysmorphic disorder
d. Conversion disorder

39. Which of the following drugs is a narcotic antagonist ?

a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Diazepam
c. Naloxone (Narcan)
d. Methadone (Dolophine)

40. A 36-year-old man stumbles into the emergency room. His pulse is 100
beats per minute, his blood pressure is 170/95 mmHg, and he is diaphoretic.
He is tremulous and has difficulty relating a history. He admits to insomnia
the past two nights and thinks a curtain is a ghost in the room. He also states
he has been drinking since age 19, but has not had a drink in 4 days. The
most likely diagnosis is
a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Diazepam
c. Naloxone (Narcan)
d. Methadone (Dolophine)

40. A 36-year-old man stumbles into the emergency room. His pulse is 100
beats per minute, his blood pressure is 170/95 mmHg, and he is diaphoretic.
He is tremulous and has difficulty relating a history. He admits to insomnia
the past two nights and thinks a curtain is a ghost in the room. He also states
he has been drinking since age 19, but has not had a drink in 4 days. The
most likely diagnosis is
a. Adjustment disorder
b. Alcohol intoxication
c. Alcohol withdrawal delirium (delirium tremens)
d. Delusional disorder

41. The paramedics bring 45-year-old female to the emergency room. She is
very combative and aggressive. Eight security officers are called to assist
with the patient violent behavior. On physical examination patient present
with blood pressure 180/110, tachycardia and horizontal nystagmus and
agitation. Urine drug screen show which of the following?
a. Phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication
b. Heroin overdose
c. Cocaine intoxication
d. Barbiturate intoxication

42. A 28-year-old physician from Europe come to the office complaining of “I

am just tired and anxious, I don’t have a job yet, I miss my family, my
collages and friends back home, I have problems and health issues with my
pregnancy and I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, my husband
lost his job and I am trying to adjust to the new system and language and
culture, I don’t know what is going on with me, since I come to USA 3 month
ago, I am just having a hard time.” What is the patient suffering from?
a. Adjustment disorder
b. Culturable difference issue
c. Posttraumatic stress disorder
d. General anxiety disorder

43. The cognitive functioning of a person with a major depression is often

characterized by all the following manifestation EXCEPT
a. Bizarre associations
b. Suicidal ideations
c. Concentration impairment
d. Obsessive rumination about guilt

44. Cyclothymia is distinguished from bipolar disorder primarily by

a. family history
b. age of onset
c. severity and duration of symptoms
d. preexisting personality pattern

45. Bipolar disorder I is :

a. Hypomania and depression for 2 years
b. At least one episode of mania and depression
c. Hypomania and depression
d. Depression for at least 2 years

46. Slow reaction time, redness of the conjunctiva, and amotivational

syndrome are seen with
a. Marihuana abuse
d. preexisting personality pattern

45. Bipolar disorder I is :

a. Hypomania and depression for 2 years
b. At least one episode of mania and depression
c. Hypomania and depression
d. Depression for at least 2 years

46. Slow reaction time, redness of the conjunctiva, and amotivational

syndrome are seen with
a. Marihuana abuse
b. Heroin abuse
c. Cocaine abuse
d. PCP abuse

47. Clozapine (Clozaril) is one of the drugs that is part of :

a. Older typical antipsychotic medication
b. Newer atypical antipsychotic medication
c. TCA
d. MAO

48. Patient present with lip smacking, tongue movements and choreoathetoid
movements of fingers and hands. This condition is called
a. Tarditive dyskinesia due to long-term antipsychotic medication
b. Adverse effect from SSRI
c. Adverse effect from TCA
d. Adverse effect from MAO

49. The most common side effect associated with lithium include all of the
following except :
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Tremor
c. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
d. Extrapyramidal symptoms

50. What is disadvantage versus advantage of the typical from atypical

antipsychotic medication?
a. Increased EPS and decreased sedation
b. Decreased EPS and increased sedation
c. Seizures
d. Hypersalivation

51. The most appropriate treatment for a specific phobia (example from
dogs) is :
a. Flooding
b. Talking to the patient
c. Listening
d. Do nothing

52. Visual and auditory hallucinations are commonly encountered in patients

with
a. Major depressive disorder
b. Dystomia
c. Cyclothymia
d. Schizophrenia

53. The most common psychiatric disturbance associated with Cushing’s

syndrome and hypothyroidism is
a. Organic mental disorder
b. Mania
52. Visual and auditory hallucinations are commonly encountered in patients
with
a. Major depressive disorder
b. Dystomia
c. Cyclothymia
d. Schizophrenia

53. The most common psychiatric disturbance associated with Cushing’s

syndrome and hypothyroidism is
a. Organic mental disorder
b. Mania
c. Depression
d. Hypochondria

54. The most common psychiatric disturbance associated with

hyperthyroidism is
a. Mania
b. Bereavement
c. Grieving
d. Apathy

MATCHING: (Questions 55 – 58).

a. Personality disorders and mental retardation
b. General medical condition that is related to the current condition
c. Economic hardship, lack of social or occupational support
d. Clinical diagnosis

55. B Axis III in the DSM form is for?

56. A Axis II in the DSM form stand for?
57. D Axis I in the DSM form stand for?
58. C Axis IV form stand for?

59. The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is

a. Huntington’s disease
b. Alzheimer’s disease
c. Multiple cerebral infarcts
d. Normal pressure hydrocephalus

60. Priapism is the common side effect of:

a. Antipsychotic medication
b. Trazodone (Desyrel)
c. MAO
d. TCA

61. Which of the following drugs is a tricyclic antidepressant?

a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Phenelzine (Nardil)
c. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
d. Nortriptyline (Pamelor, Aventyl)

62. Which of the following drugs has shown the greatest efficacy in the
treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder ?
a. Alprazolam (Xanax)
b. Propranolol (Inderal)
c. Lithium
d. SSRI

63. The mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs currently is believed to

involve blockage at receptor sites for which of the following compounds?
62. Which of the following drugs has shown the greatest efficacy in the
treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder ?
a. Alprazolam (Xanax)
b. Propranolol (Inderal)
c. Lithium
d. SSRI

63. The mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs currently is believed to

involve blockage at receptor sites for which of the following compounds?
a. Histamine
b. Dopamine
c. Epinephrine
d. Acetylcholine

64. Which of the following drugs has the most pronounced sedation effects;
a. Amitriptyline
b. Zoloft
c. Desipramine
d. Prozac

65. A 31-year-old female is brought to the emergency room. The patient is

vomiting, nauseated, constipated, and pupillary constriction. Naloxone
(Narcan) is given immediately and seems to relief the CNS depression and
the other symptoms. What is the cause of this condition?
a. Amphetamine overdose
b. Heroin Intoxication
c. PCP Intoxication
d. Cocaine Intoxication

66. A 27-year-old male college student is studying for the final mental exam.
His girlfriend noted that he is more euphoric then usual and his pupil’s show
huge dilatation. He is studying continuously for 3 nights with very little sleep.
What is your diagnosis?
a. Heroin intoxication
b. Amphetamines Intoxication
c. Cocaine Intoxication
d. LSD Intoxication

67. A 20-year-old female shows marked anxiety and delusions and

hallucinations after attending a birthday party. The symptoms are due to:
a. PCP Intoxication
b. PCP withdrawal
c. LSD withdrawal
d. LSD Intoxication

68. The famous movie star died due to respiratory depression. No antidote is
available. She overdoses on?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Barbiturates
c. Heroin
d. Cocaine

69. Which street drug can cause vertical or horizontal nystagmus?

a. PCP
b. Marijuana
c. Cocaine
d. Heroin
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Barbiturates
c. Heroin
d. Cocaine

69. Which street drug can cause vertical or horizontal nystagmus?

a. PCP
b. Marijuana
c. Cocaine
d. Heroin

70. What stimulant can cause restlessness, muscle twitching, and cardiac
arrhythmias?
a. Caffeine Intoxication
b. Barbiturates intoxication
c. Benzodiazepines Intoxication
d. LSD Intoxication

71. What is the drug of choice for extrapyramidal symptoms?

a. Anticholinergic medication (benztropine)
b. Antipsychotic medication
c. Antidepressant medication
d. Benzodiazepines

72. Which one of the below listed medications is the most common cause of
delirium?
a. Anticholinergic medication (benztropine)
b. Antipsychotic medication
c. Antidepressant medication
d. Benzodiazepine

73. Patients with Personality disorders have:

a. Maladaptive and enduring patterns
b. Deviates from normal
c. Inflexible
d. All of the above

74. Which one of this condition can cause Dementias?

a. Metabolic conditions
b. Trauma
c. Neoplasia
d. All of the above

75. Delirium is in the group of:

a. Mood disorders
b. Cognitive disorders
c. Eating disorders
d. Somatoform disorders

76. Hypochondriasis is in the group of which disorders?

a. Mood disorders
b. Cognitive disorders
c. Eating disorders
d. Somatoform disorders

77. MSE is
a. Evaluate an individual’s current state of mental functioning
b. Describe psychophysiological symptoms
c. Describe the mood in-patient with psychiatric illness
76. Hypochondriasis is in the group of which disorders?
a. Mood disorders
b. Cognitive disorders
c. Eating disorders
d. Somatoform disorders

77. MSE is
a. Evaluate an individual’s current state of mental functioning
b. Describe psychophysiological symptoms
c. Describe the mood in-patient with psychiatric illness
d. All of the above

78. A 33-year-old woman bought a corvette on a credit card and got 3

speeding tickets for a period of 7 days. Her sister stated, “She has not slept
in a couple. She stated is going to paint the town red, dance the night away,
and doing everything else including becoming a millionaire.”
a. Pt condition describes which of the following?
b. Bipolar disorder, manic phase
c. Bipolar disorder, depressive phase
d. Cyclothymia
e. Dystomia

MATCHING: (Questions 79 - 82). Match the following condition with associated

neurotransmitters:
a. Decreased Acetylcholine
b. Decreased serotonin
c. Increased dopamine
d. Decreased GABA

79. A Alzheimer’s disease

80. C Schizophrenia
81. D Anxiety
82. B Depression

83. All of these classifications represent the more mature defense

mechanisms except:
a. Humor
b. Sublimation
c. Suppression
d. Displacement

MATCHING: (Questions 84 - 87). Match the following with appropriate answer;

a. Reaction formation
b. Acting out
c. Rationalization
d. Projection

84. D Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others (man is accusing his

wife of cheating)
85. C Seemingly reasonable explanations are given for unacceptable or
irrational feelings (finding any explanation possible for failing the mental
heath exam)
86. B Unacceptable feelings are avoided by engaging in impulsive behavior
(teenager wrecking the car)
87. A Unacceptable feelings are denied and opposite attitude and behavior
adopted (I like your smile my dear wife, but in your mind you can’t wait to
get away from her)

MATCHING: (Questions 88 - 91).

85. C Seemingly reasonable explanations are given for unacceptable or
irrational feelings (finding any explanation possible for failing the mental
heath exam)
86. B Unacceptable feelings are avoided by engaging in impulsive behavior
(teenager wrecking the car)
87. A Unacceptable feelings are denied and opposite attitude and behavior
adopted (I like your smile my dear wife, but in your mind you can’t wait to
get away from her)

MATCHING: (Questions 88 - 91).

a. Suppression
b. Sublimation
c. Denial
d. Displacement

88. D Transfer of emotions from an unacceptable to acceptable person or

project (you are mad at your mental health professor and you are yelling and
screaming to your loved ones or your neighbors)
89. C Disbelief of intolerable facts about reality (e.g., serious illness or
addiction)
90. A Unwanted feelings are consciously put aside but not repressed
91. B An unacceptable drive is rerouted in a social acceptable way (surgeons)

92. MEDIC is a mnemonic to remember for

a. Paraphilias
b. Parkinson disease
c. Panic attack
d. Personality disorders

MATCHING: (Questions 93 - 96). Match the following questions with

appropriate answer:
a. MAO inhibitors
b. SSRI
c. Trazodone
d. Tricyclic medication

93. C Priapism
94. B Sexual dysfunction
95. A Hypertensive crisis
96. D Cardiac arrhythmias, convulsions and coma

MATCHING: (Questions 97 - 100). Match the following questions.

a. Hallucinations
b. Delusions
c. Illusions
d. Psychosis

97. B False beliefs feeling of being followed by the government.

98. A Can be visual, tactile and auditory sensory impressions.
99. C Misperception of real external stimuli (interpreting the appearance of a
coat in a dark close as a man).
100. A Gross impairment in the ability to assess reality and behave
coherently “sane reaction to a insane environment.”