What is a hallmark symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder? a) Hallucinations b) Identity disturbance c) Obsessions d) Grandiosity Answer: b) Identity disturbance
Which therapy is considered the gold standard for BPD? a) CBT b) DBT c) EMDR d) Psychoanalysis Answer: b) DBT
What does MSE stand for? a) Medical Screening Evaluation b) Mental Status Examination c) Mood Stability Estimate d) Medication Safety Evaluation Answer: b) Mental Status Examination
Which behavior is common in BPD? a) Avoidance of social contact b) Repetitive handwashing c) Self-injurious behavior d) Delusions of grandeur Answer: c) Self-injurious behavior
What is a common emotional symptom in BPD? a) Flat affect b) Affective instability c) Euphoria d) Anhedonia Answer: b) Affective instability
Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 criterion for BPD? a) Chronic feelings of emptiness b) Recurrent panic attacks c) Impulsivity in risky behaviors d) Intense anger Answer: b) Recurrent panic attacks
What is the role of SSRIs in BPD treatment? a) Cure the disorder b) Treat core symptoms c) Manage mood and anxiety d) Replace therapy Answer: c) Manage mood and anxiety
Which domain of the MSE assesses emotional expression? a) Mood b) Affect c) Thought Process d) Cognition Answer: b) Affect
What is a key goal of DBT? a) Eliminate all symptoms b) Improve emotional regulation c) Diagnose personality disorders d) Increase medication adherence Answer: b) Improve emotional regulation
Which symptom may occur during stress in BPD? a) Delirium b) Dissociation c) Mania d) Catatonia Answer: b) Dissociation
What should be documented in a psychiatric evaluation? a) Patient’s quotes b) Risk factors c) Behavioral patterns d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above
What is a common interpersonal pattern in BPD? a) Stable relationships b) Avoidant behavior c) Idealization and devaluation d) Social withdrawal Answer: c) Idealization and devaluation
Which therapy focuses on understanding others’ mental states? a) DBT b) MBT c) CBT d) IPT Answer: b) MBT
What is the purpose of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation? a) To prescribe medication only b) To assess and plan treatment c) To conduct lab tests d) To determine insurance coverage Answer: b) To assess and plan treatment
What should be avoided in psychiatric documentation? a) Objective language b) Patient quotes c) Jargon and vague terms d) Confidentiality statements Answer: c) Jargon and vague terms