Mood Disorders- Multiple Choice Questions Thread

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Mood Disorders- Multiple Choice Questions Thread

This thread is purely dedicated to Questions on "Mood Disorders".

Index:

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Q1: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the "Epidemiology" of Mood disorders?
Q2: Based on DSM IV: "Manic Episode in Full Remission" is diagnosed after at least how many months of no significant s/s of disturbance?
Q3- Compared to "MDD with typical features", "MDD with Atypical features" is associated with?
Q4: Bipolar I, II, III & IV- Match the following.
Q5: Bipolar Depression differs from Unipolar depression by presence of?
Q6- Which of the following statement differentiates "Pseudodementia" from "Dementia"?

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Q1: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Epidemiology of Mood disorders?

(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers.
(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder.
(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression.
(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.

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Q2: Based on DSM IV: "Manic Episode in Full Remission" is diagnosed after "at least" how many months/years of no significant Signs/symptoms of disturbance?

(a) 1 month
(b) 2 month
(c) 6 month
(d) 1 year
(e) 2 year

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Q3- Compared to "MDD with typical features", "MDD with Atypical features" is associated with:

(a) Short term course.
(b) Older age of onset.
(c) Less frequent coexisting substance abuse/dependence.
(d) More frequent coexisting Panic disorder.
(e) Less frequent coexisting Somatization disorder.

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Q4: Bipolar I, II, III & IV- Match the following:

(A) Bipolar I; (B) Bipolar II; (C) Bipolar III; (D) Bipolar IV

(1) Depressed Pt with family history of Mania
(2) Hypomania and atleast one Major Depression Episode
(3) Single Manic or Mixed episode
(4) Antidepressant induced Mania

Which of the following is correct combination?

(a) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(b) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(c) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
(d) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

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Q5: Bipolar Depression differs from Unipolar depression by presence of:

(a) Lower risk of Suicidal Ideations in Bipolar depression, compared to Unipolar depression.
(b) Greater likelihood of psychotic symptoms in younger pt with Bipolar depression, compared to Unipolar depression.
(c) Later age of onset and fewer episodes, compared to Unipolar depression.
(d) All of the above are correct.
(e) All of the above are wrong.

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Q6- Which of the following statement differentiates "Pseudodementia" from "Dementia"?

(a) Patient have significant difficulty with attention and concentration.
(b) Patient demonstrates poor insight into their memory loss.
(c) On test of cognition: Pt consistently performs poorly on various tests that address the same function.
(d) Pt often do not try to answer question- Most common answer: "I don't know".
(e) Absence of diurnal variation in cognitive problems.

[psychinmymind]

D- most common answer I dont know

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D- most common answer I dont know

Hi Psychinmymind.
This answer is for which question.

[drmahir70]

Q1: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Epidemiology of Mood disorders?

(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers.
(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder.
(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression.
(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.

answer of q 1 is C
there's correlation between mdd and socioeconomic state .

[Admin]

Q1: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Epidemiology of Mood disorders?

(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers.
(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder.
(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression.
(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.

answer of q 1 is C
there's correlation between mdd and socioeconomic state .

Answer: E

Explanation:
(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers:
Depressive episodes, mixed episodes & rapid cycling is more common in females; whereas manic episodes are more common in males

(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
Average age of onset of bipolar 1 disorder- 30 yr; Whereas for MDD- 40 yr

(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder:
No correlation between MDD & socioeconomic status, but Bipolar 1 disorder is found among the upper socioeconomic groups.

(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression:
Correct statement.
lifetime history of substance use disorders in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 61
MDD= 27

lifetime history of panic disorders in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 21
MDD= 10

lifetime history of OCD in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 21
MDD= 12

(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.
Wrong Statement.

Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder= 3-6%
Lifetime prevalence of minor depression disorder= 10%

Thanks for participating drmahir.
Everyone is encouraged to try other 5 questions above.
Answers will be posted with explanations.

[drmahir70]

Q1: Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Epidemiology of Mood disorders?

(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers.
(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder.
(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression.
(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.

answer of q 1 is C
there's correlation between mdd and socioeconomic state .

Answer: E

Explanation:
(a) Women have higher rate of being rapid cyclers:
Depressive episodes, mixed episodes & rapid cycling is more common in females; whereas manic episodes are more common in males

(b) Age of Onset of Bipolar 1 disorder is earlier than major depression disorder.
Average age of onset of bipolar 1 disorder- 30 yr; Whereas for MDD- 40 yr

(c) No correlation has been found between socioeconomic status and major depression disorder:
No correlation between MDD & socioeconomic status, but Bipolar 1 disorder is found among the upper socioeconomic groups.

(d) In the ECA study, lifetime history of substance use disorders, panic disorders and OCD was twice as high among bipolar 1 disorder than unipolar major depression:
Correct statement.
lifetime history of substance use disorders in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 61
MDD= 27

lifetime history of panic disorders in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 21
MDD= 10

lifetime history of OCD in:
Bipolar 1 disorder = 21
MDD= 12

(e) Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder is higher than minor depression disorder.
Wrong Statement.

Lifetime prevalence of Dysthymic disorder= 3-6%
Lifetime prevalence of minor depression disorder= 10%

Thanks for participating drmahir.
Everyone is encouraged to try other 5 questions above.
Answers will be posted with explanations.

thank you for explanation perfect

[Azo]

Q4

Correct answer is C.

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Q4: Bipolar I, II, III & IV- Match the following:

(A) Bipolar I; (B) Bipolar II; (C) Bipolar III; (D) Bipolar IV

(1) Depressed Pt with family history of Mania
(2) Hypomania and atleast one Major Depression Episode
(3) Single Manic or Mixed episode
(4) Antidepressant induced Mania

Which of the following is correct combination?

(a) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(b) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(c) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
(d) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

Q4

Correct answer is C.

Absolutely correct.

[adisuper]

Q.2) answer is 2 months

[adisuper]

Q.3)
answer is more frequent panic disorder
atypical depression is a/w younger age of onset,more severe psychomotor slowing and more frequent co-existing panic disorder,substance abuse and somatization

[Admin]

Q.2) answer is 2 months

Yes correct answer adisuper. It is 2 months.

[Admin]

Q.3)
answer is more frequent panic disorder
atypical depression is a/w younger age of onset,more severe psychomotor slowing and more frequent co-existing panic disorder,substance abuse and somatization

Absolutely correct again Adisuper.
 

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