Question 78:
A rare life-threatening condition that can occur at any time in a patient receiving antipsychotic medication with symptoms which include increased creatinine phosphokinase, leukocytosis, hyperthermia, and tachycardia is known as which of the following?
- A) Tardive dyskinesia
- B) Pseudo-Parkinson’s
- C) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- D) Extrapyramidal side effects
Question 79:
A type of schizophrenia in which the individual has a marked disturbance in motor function and may involve stupor, negativism, rigidity, excitement, or posturing or mutism is:
- A) Residual Type
- B) Catatonic Type
- C) Disorganized Type
- D) Undifferentiated Type
Question 80:
The inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by normal forgetfulness, direct physiological effects of a substance, or another medical condition is the main feature of which of the following disorders?
- A) Dissociative Amnesia
- B) Derealization Disorder
- C) Depersonalization Disorder
- D) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Question 81:
Which of the following is true about the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)?
- A) The GAF is still an essential score in the DSM-5 diagnosis.
- B) The clinician-researchers at the APA do not believe that a single GAF score is adequate to assess all aspects of functioning.
- C) The GAF should only be used by clinicians and researchers who have specific training.
- D) The GAF should only be used for patients who are suicidal.
Question 82:
Antipsychotic medications can cause metabolic symptoms. Which of the following is not consistent with metabolic syndrome?
- A) Obesity
- B) Dyslipidemia
- C) Hypotension
- D) Impaired glucose tolerance
Question 83:
Which of the following neurotransmitters exerts an inhibitory effect on sexual function?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Oxytocin
- C) Serotonin
- D) Glutamate
Question 84:
Testosterone increases libido in which of the following?
- A) Testosterone increases libido in men.
- B) Testosterone increases libido in women.
- C) Testosterone increases libido in men and women.
- D) Testosterone effects male characteristics but is not instrumental in libido.
Question 85:
Excess of which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with both positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Serotonin
- C) Norepinephrine
- D) GABA
Question 86:
The recurrent urge to expose one’s genitals to a stranger is known as which of the following?
- A) Fetishism
- B) Voyeurism
- C) Exhibitionism
- D) Paraphilic disorder
Question 87:
Which of the following are consistent with what is known about the effect of alcohol on sleep?
- A) Drinking alcohol in the evening increases the ease of falling and staying asleep.
- B) Alcohol use is associated with an increase in rapid eye movement sleep.
- C) Alcohol use is associated with an increase in Stage 4 sleep.
- D) Alcohol increases sleep fragmentation.
Question 88:
Methadone withdrawal usually begins how soon after the last dose?
- A) 6–8 hours after the last dose
- B) 8–12 hours after the last dose
- C) 24 hours after the last dose
- D) 1–3 days after the last dose