Mood Disorders Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following neuroanatomical areas is/are considered to be involved in the etiology of depression?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Answer

Striatum

Answer

Amygdala

Answer

Hippocampus

Question 2

Cyclothymia is classified as which type of mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar mood disorder

Answer

Major depression

Answer

Dysthymia

Answer

Persistent mood disorder

Question 3

A 27-year-old woman with recurrent depressive disorder attends her GP two months after a significant overdose. She describes ongoing low mood but denies current suicidal thoughts. When assessing her current suicide risk, which aspect of her mental state examination would be most important to explore?

Accepted Answer

Presence of guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness cognitions

Answer

Presence of psychomotor retardation or agitation

Answer

Degree of eye contact and rapport during consultation

Answer

Assessment of her concentration and memory function

Answer

Observation of her self-care and personal appearance

Question 4

A 47-year-old man presents with a 12-week history of low mood, anhedonia, fatigue, poor concentration, and insomnia with early morning wakening. He has lost interest in previously enjoyed activities and describes feeling hopeless about the future. His PHQ-9 score is 22. He works as a bus driver and mentions he has been having occasional thoughts that life is not worth living, but denies any suicidal plans or intent. He has no past psychiatric history. What is the most important initial assessment that must be completed before considering treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive suicide risk assessment

Answer

Full cardiovascular assessment including exercise ECG due to his occupation

Answer

Thyroid function tests to exclude organic causes

Answer

Cognitive assessment to exclude early dementia

Answer

Assessment for bipolar disorder through detailed mood history

Question 5

Which disorder is characterized by periods of depression and hypomania?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar II Disorder

Answer

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer

Cyclothymic Disorder

Answer

Bipolar I Disorder

Question 6

All of the following are tricyclic antidepressants except?

Accepted Answer

Mianserin

Answer

Imipramine

Answer

Protriptyline

Answer

Maprotiline

Question 7

In depression, there is a deficiency in which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

5-HT (Serotonin)

Answer

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)

Question 8

A 17-year-old boy is diagnosed with schizophrenia. What is the risk that one of his siblings will develop the disease?

Accepted Answer

9%

Answer

2%

Answer

5%

Answer

20%

Question 9

An 18-year-old student complains of a lack of interest in studies for the last 6 months. He has frequent quarrels with his parents and experiences frequent headaches. What is the most appropriate clinical approach?

Accepted Answer

Rule out depression.

Answer

Consider it a normal adolescent problem.

Answer

Rule out migraine.

Answer

Rule out oppositional defiant disorder.

Question 10

All of the following are features of mania except?

Accepted Answer

Decreased motor activity

Answer

Decreased need for sleep

Answer

Elated mood

Answer

Delusion of grandeur

Mood Disorders

Study Resources

Lessons

Questions

Flashcards

Lessons

Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episodes

Bipolar Disorder: Depressive and Mixed Episodes

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Cyclothymic Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Suicide and Suicidal Behavior

Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders

Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders

Brain Stimulation Therapies

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Mood Disorders in Special Populations

Practice Questions

Flashcards

About Mood Disorders for NEET-PG

Lessons in Mood Disorders

Master Mood Disorders