What is the primary goal of a psychiatric evaluation for substance use? a) To prescribe medication only b) To assess physical fitness c) To understand substance use patterns and guide treatment d) To determine insurance eligibility Answer: c) To understand substance use patterns and guide treatment
Which section includes the patient’s own words about their substance use? a) Mental Status Exam b) Chief Complaint c) Risk Assessment d) Diagnostic Impression Answer: b) Chief Complaint
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 symptom is common during alcohol withdrawal? a) Euphoria b) Hallucinations c) Increased appetite d) Slurred speech Answer: b) Hallucinations
What is a key feature of substance use disorders? a) Controlled use b) Improved functioning c) Cravings and loss of control d) Increased productivity Answer: c) Cravings and loss of control
Which medication is used in opioid replacement therapy? a) Fluoxetine b) Methadone c) Risperidone d) Diazepam Answer: b) Methadone
What does motivational interviewing aim to enhance? a) Medication adherence b) Insight and readiness to change c) Physical strength d) Sleep quality Answer: b) Insight and readiness to change
Which therapy uses rewards to reinforce sobriety? a) CBT b) Contingency Management c) EMDR d) Psychoanalysis Answer: b) Contingency Management
What is a common co-occurring condition with substance use? a) Asthma b) Depression c) Diabetes d) Hypertension Answer: b) Depression
Which tool helps assess cognitive impairment in substance users? a) MMSE b) ECG c) CBC d) BMI Answer: a) MMSE
What is the role of peer support groups like AA? a) Provide medication b) Offer legal advice c) Promote abstinence and community d) Diagnose addiction Answer: c) Promote abstinence and community
Which behavior indicates poor judgment in substance use? a) Seeking help b) Avoiding triggers c) Driving under the influence d) Attending therapy Answer: c) Driving under the influence
What is a common risk during detoxification? a) Improved mood b) Withdrawal complications c) Increased appetite d) Better sleep Answer: b) Withdrawal complications
Which therapy focuses on changing thought patterns related to substance use? a) CBT b) Light Therapy c) Occupational Therapy d) Hypnotherapy Answer: a) CBT
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