Volume 4 Issue 9 Sept 2014
1. 75 yrs old male was operated for fracture neck of femur and since next day develops irritability, disorientation & has been talking to imaginary people. Diagnosis is
a. Senile dementia b. Late onset psychosis c. Delirium d. Post operative stress
2. A 20 yrs old female is nervous of being focus of attention in public or being caught in an embarassing behaviour so she avoids parties & canteens. Diagnosis is
a. Panic disorder b. Social phobia c. Generalised anxiety disorder d. Depression
3. Which of the following is a potential side effect of quetiapine (Seroquel)?
a. Agranulocytosis b. Cataract formation c. Hepatotoxicity d. QTc prolongation
4. Tardive dyskinesia is associated with
a. Use of lithium b. Chronic use of antipsychotic medication c. Use of Parkinson’s medication d. Short term use of
antipsychotic medication
5. Which of the following is a immature defense mechanism:
a. Isolation b. Denial c. Supression d. Reaction formation
ANSWERS
- c
- b
- d
- b
- b
By Dr Anisha Landage, Resident, Dept of Psychiatry, MGM Medical College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai