Neurosurgical Approaches — MCQs

Areas of brain involved in OCD include:

Which of the following will be LEAST useful in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

A woman comes to psychiatrist with history of spending a lot of time in washing her hands. She is distressed about it but says that she is not able to stop washing. This has started to affect her social life as well. What is the best mode of treatment for her?

Which of the following drugs used for obsessive-compulsive disorder has maximum anticholinergic effect?

A 45-year-old female presents to the OPD with complaints of "feeling tense" and experiencing stomach upset with heartburn and diarrhea. She reports having these symptoms for many years and mentions that her family members also usually feel tense and nervous. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in this patient?

Psychosurgery is used in which of the following conditions?

All are true about obsession, except:

All of the following are true about Obsessive compulsive disorder EXCEPT?

An elderly male presents with a history of excessive hand washing and repetitive daily routines. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of obsessions?

A 25-year-old female presents with a 2-year history of repetitive, irresistible thoughts of contamination, associated with repetitive hand washing. She recognizes these thoughts to be her own and distressing, but is unable to overcome them despite medication. She is most likely to benefit from which of the following therapies?