Which of the following statements is true regarding delusional disorder?
AOccurs at early age
BHeld with absolute conviction
CMore commonly occurs in middle to late adulthood
DOften not amenable to reasoning
An old man is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. His son reports that he always shows suicidal tendencies. What is the treatment of choice for depression with suicidal tendencies?
AOlanzapine
BECT
CMirtazapine
DClozapine
A patient complains of sadness of mood, increased lethargy, early morning awakening, loss of interest and reports no will to live and hears voices asking her to kill self. What is the diagnosis?
ASchizophrenia
BMajor depressive disorder plus psychosis
CSchizoaffective disorder
DSchizotypal personality disorder
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