Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Practice Questions

Question 1

A 14-year-old boy has difficulty in expressing himself in writing and makes frequent spelling mistakes, does not follow instructions and cannot wait for his turn while playing a game. He is likely to be suffering from

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Specific learning disability

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Examination anxiety

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Lack of interest in studies

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Intellectual disability

Question 2

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by-

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All of the options

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Impulsivity

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Poor attention

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Hyperactivity

Question 3

Best therapy suited to teach daily life skills to a child with intellectual disability:

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Social skills training

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Self-instructional training

Question 4

A 2.5 year old boy is brought by the parents because of the concern that he is not developing appropriately. Child often is unable to engage with others using eye contact and does not play with other children. He continuously bangs his head against the wall and remains confined to himself most of the time. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Autism

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Conduct disorder

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Social phobia

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ADHD

Question 5

Stimulant drugs are primarily given to children for the treatment of:

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ADHD

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Speech developmental disorder

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Conduct disorder

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Pervasive disorder

Question 6

Best therapy suited to teach daily life skill to a mentally challenged child:

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Contingency management

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Cognitive reconstruction

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Self instruction

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CBT (Cognitive behavior therapy)

Question 7

A 24-year-old male presents for evaluation. He appears very calm and charming in front of the psychiatrist but often gets into fights with friends, skips classes, breaks traffic rules, and is involved in multiple police cases. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Antisocial personality disorder

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Narcissistic personality disorder

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Paranoid personality disorder

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Schizotypal personality disorder

Question 8

A 15-year-old adolescent is brought in for evaluation due to repeated failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Conduct disorder

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Oppositional defiant disorder

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Intermittent explosive disorder

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Antisocial personality disorder

Question 9

Which one of the following factors is the most significant as a risk factor for post-partum psychosis?

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History of post-partum psychosis

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Primiparity

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Undesired pregnancy

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Unmarried status

Question 10

A 40-year-old female has visited multiple plastic surgeons requesting correction of a perceived facial deformity. She was referred to a psychiatrist because she repeatedly checks her face, insists that it is deformed and needs surgery despite no evidence on examination. She persists with her demand despite reassurances by family members and doctors. What is the most appropriate management?

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Behavior therapy

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SSRI

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Atypical antipsychotics

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Allow her to have surgery

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Normal Child Development

Intellectual Developmental Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Depression in Children and Adolescents

Psychosis in Children and Adolescents

Learning Disorders

Child Abuse and Neglect

Family Therapy Approaches

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