1. What does the “S” in SOAP note stand for? a) Subjective b) Summary c) Standard d) Symptoms Answer: a) Subjective Explanation: The “S” represents the patient’s reported symptoms and experiences.
2. Which tool is commonly used to assess OCD severity? a) PHQ-9 b) GAD-7 c) PCL-5 d) Y-BOCS Answer: d) Y-BOCS Explanation: The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) measures OCD severity.
3. Which therapy is most effective for PTSD? a) Exposure and Response Prevention b) Psychoanalysis c) Dialectical Behavior Therapy d) EMDR Answer: d) EMDR Explanation: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is highly effective for PTSD.
4. Which of the following is a common obsession in OCD? a) Fear of heights b) Fear of public speaking c) Fear of spiders d) Fear of contamination Answer: d) Fear of contamination Explanation: Contamination fears are a classic obsession in OCD.
5. What is a common symptom of PTSD? a) Flashbacks b) Hallucinations c) Euphoria d) Compulsions Answer: a) Flashbacks Explanation: Flashbacks are hallmark PTSD symptoms.
6. Which medication is commonly prescribed for anxiety and OCD? a) Haloperidol b) Sertraline c) Amitriptyline d) Lithium Answer: b) Sertraline Explanation: Sertraline, an SSRI, is effective for both anxiety and OCD.
7. What does the “O” in SOAP note represent? a) Objective b) Observation c) Outcome d) Overview Answer: a) Objective Explanation: The “O” includes measurable and observable clinical data.
8. Which of the following is NOT part of the Mental Status Exam? a) Affect b) Blood pressure c) Thought process d) Mood Answer: b) Blood pressure Explanation: Blood pressure is a vital sign, not part of the MSE.
9. Which therapy is most effective for OCD? a) Exposure and Response Prevention b) EMDR c) Hypnotherapy d) Group Therapy Answer: a) Exposure and Response Prevention Explanation: ERP is the gold standard therapy for OCD.
10. Which screening tool is used for generalized anxiety disorder? a) Y-BOCS b) GAD-7 c) PCL-5 d) MMSE Answer: b) GAD-7 Explanation: The GAD-7 is a validated tool for anxiety screening.
11. Which of the following is a compulsion in OCD? a) Flashbacks b) Handwashing c) Nightmares d) Hypervigilance Answer: b) Handwashing Explanation: Compulsions are repetitive behaviors like excessive handwashing.
12. Which symptom is most associated with hyperarousal in PTSD? a) Avoidance of trauma reminders b) Exaggerated startle response c) Intrusive memories d) Compulsions Answer: b) Exaggerated startle response Explanation: Hyperarousal includes heightened startle reflex and irritability.
13. Which class of drugs is first-line for anxiety disorders? a) SSRIs b) Benzodiazepines (long-term) c) Antipsychotics d) Stimulants Answer: a) SSRIs Explanation: SSRIs are first-line due to efficacy and safety profile.
14. In SOAP notes, where would you document the Mental Status Exam? a) Subjective b) Objective c) Assessment d) Plan Answer: b) Objective Explanation: The MSE is part of the clinician’s objective findings.
15. Which therapy combines exposure with prevention of compulsive rituals? a) CBT b) ERP c) EMDR d) ACT Answer: b) ERP Explanation: Exposure and Response Prevention is designed to break the obsession–compulsion cycle.