Question 1

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

Accepted Answer

As of now, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) has not taken a clear stand on prescription privileges for psychologists. While there have been discussions and debates on the topic, no official position has been announced.

Question 2

You are a psychiatrist who is treating an elderly schizophrenic patient.You are worried about extrapyramidal effects and serious health risks,and would like to keep these at an absolute minimum.Which of the following drugs would you most likely prescribe?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Electroconvulsive therapy

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

Which of the following is true concerning anxiolytics?

Accepted Answer

It is true that patients develop tolerance for barbiturates, which means they require larger doses to achieve the same effects.

Answer: B
 Benzodiazepines are considered safer than barbiturates, but they can still be toxic at high levels.

Answer: D
 Anxiolytics reduce activity in parts of the central nervous system, which results in their calming effects.

Answer: None of the above 
 Choice C is incorrect because benzodiazepines do have addictive properties, particularly if they are taken for long periods of time. Choice E is incorrect because anxiolytics should not be taken with alcohol as it can increase their sedative effects and potentially be dangerous.

Question 5

Categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are:

Accepted Answer

The categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are antipsychotic, antidepressant, anxiolytic, mood-altering, and psycho-stimulant. Choice B is the only option that includes all of these categories. Choices A, C, D, and E either include categories not mentioned in the text or do not include all of the categories mentioned.

Question 6

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants are not commonly used to treat hallucinations. The other options, B) dibenzodiazepine, C) phenothiazines, D) butyrophenone, and E) clozapine, are all medications that can be used to treat hallucinations.

Question 7

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

Historically, various physical strategies have been employed to manage disturbed behavior, including confinement, bleeding, and later, more sophisticated methods like electroconvulsive therapy. The statement that very few physical strategies existed in the latter part of the nineteenth century is false, as this period marked significant developments in the treatment of psychological disorders, including the advent of more humane treatment methods and the beginning of modern psychiatric medication.

Question 8

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did not replace psychological therapies as the most common type of treatment. In fact, a combination of biological and psychological treatments is often used to treat mental illness.

Question 9

Dr.Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer.He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood.A year later,this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression.Discoveries of this type in science are

Accepted Answer

Serendipitous discoveries in science do occur, but they are not very common. The ideal method for developing medications is to understand the pathological process and target it specifically. However, it is not always possible to predict all the effects of a drug, and unanticipated benefits can be observed by careful monitoring of patients. Therefore, discoveries of this type in science are common because physicians have observed unanticipated benefits in other areas while monitoring a patient's reaction to a drug.

Question 10

Recent research finds that the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults is greater for SSRIs than withand yet,with all factors considered,Canadian guidelines continue to recommend SSRIs as first line medication for depression in older adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent research finds that the risk of...

Question 11

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive medication is most effective for symptom control, rather than providing a complete cure or preventing relapse in chronic disorders. It is also not equally effective for everyone, as different individuals may respond differently to the same medication. However, it can be an important component of treatment for certain types of people suffering from particular types of disorders.

Question 12

consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting,whereasinclude stooped posture,muscular rigidity,a distinctive shuffling gait,and occasional drooling.

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting, often as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs. Parkinsonian effects, on the other hand, include symptoms such as stooped posture, muscular rigidity, a distinctive shuffling gait, and occasional drooling, resembling those of Parkinson's disease.

Question 13

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin.He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon.To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam,what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Accepted Answer

Ritalin typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes to start working and reaches peak effectiveness in about 2 to 3 hours. Taking it between 7:00 and 11:00 would ensure it is at peak effectiveness during the exam at noon.

Question 14

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast,chocolate and beer)can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) taken in combination with tyramine can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure known as hypertensive crisis. The other options listed do not typically interact with tyramine in this manner.

Question 15

Electroconvulsive therapy

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy has recently opted for shorter courses of treatment to minimize potential side effects such as memory loss and cognitive impairment. The treatment duration has been reduced from several months to a few weeks.

Question 16

Ken has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.As a psychiatrist,what can you prescribe to treat him?

Accepted Answer

Mood stabilizers are the best choice for treating bipolar disorder as they can help level out the extreme shifts in mood that are characteristic of the disorder. Anxiolytics, antidepressants, and stimulants may not be helpful and could potentially worsen symptoms. Antipsychotics may be used in some cases, but mood stabilizers are typically the first line of treatment.

Question 17

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lithium most clearly appears to help the...

Question 18

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians.Which of the following arguments would best serve as a rebuttal to Ken's argument?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists typically do not have the extensive medical training that psychiatrists or physicians receive, which is necessary for safely prescribing medication.

Question 19

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months.Although the service provided has been average,John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training.What can he do to rectify his situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of John has been seeing a psychotherapist for...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs.second-generation anti- psychotics?

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true, as first generation anti-psychotic medications are generally less expensive than second generation anti-psychotics.

Quiz 17: Therapies

Which of the following best describes the current situation regarding prescription privileges for psychologists in Canada?

You are a psychiatrist who is treating an elderly schizophrenic patient.You are worried about extrapyramidal effects and serious health risks,and would like to keep these at an absolute minimum.Which of the following drugs would you most likely prescribe?

Electroconvulsive therapy

Which of the following is true concerning anxiolytics?

Categories of psychoactive drugs described in the text are:

Which of the following cannot be used to treat hallucinations?

Which of the following is false?

The development of phenothiazines and related major tranquilizers did all of the following EXCEPT

Dr.Jones is developing a drug to treat cancer.He observes that one of the side effects of this drug is that it elevates a person's mood.A year later,this drug becomes an important tool in the treatment of depression.Discoveries of this type in science are

Recent research finds that the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults is greater for SSRIs than withand yet,with all factors considered,Canadian guidelines continue to recommend SSRIs as first line medication for depression in older adults.

Which of the following best summarizes the current status of psychoactive medication?

consist of strange muscular movements such as eye-twitching and tongue thrusting,whereasinclude stooped posture,muscular rigidity,a distinctive shuffling gait,and occasional drooling.

Jimmy is a university student with attention deficit disorder who regularly takes Ritalin.He is taking a math exam on Monday at noon.To ensure peak clinical effectiveness of the Ritalin for his exam,what time would be best for Jimmy to take his medication?

Which of the following taken in combination with the enzyme tyramine (found in yeast,chocolate and beer) can cause a life-threatening increase in blood pressure?

Electroconvulsive therapy

Ken has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.As a psychiatrist,what can you prescribe to treat him?

Lithium most clearly appears to help the treatment of bipolar disorder by.

Ken argues that it might be more cost effective for psychologists to prescribe medicine for their patients rather than referring to psychiatrists or physicians.Which of the following arguments would best serve as a rebuttal to Ken's argument?

John has been seeing a psychotherapist for the past six months.Although the service provided has been average,John finds out that his psychotherapist has little or no professional training.What can he do to rectify his situation?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding first vs.second-generation anti- psychotics?