ABPN ABPN Basic 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

GABA

Answer

Acetylcholine

Answer

Histamine

Question 2

A patient on lithium presents with tremor, ataxia, and confusion. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Check a serum lithium level

Answer

Increase the lithium dose

Answer

Add an SSRI

Answer

Order a chest X-ray

Question 3

Which cranial nerve is assessed by testing the corneal reflex's afferent limb?

Accepted Answer

CN V

Answer

CN II

Answer

CN VII

Answer

CN IX

Question 4

What is the most specific first-line treatment for status epilepticus in the acute setting?

Accepted Answer

IV benzodiazepine

Answer

Oral phenytoin

Answer

IV mannitol

Answer

Oral levetiracetam

Question 5

Which finding best distinguishes delirium from dementia?

Accepted Answer

Fluctuating level of consciousness

Answer

Gradual onset over years

Answer

Preserved attention

Answer

Stable course

Question 6

Serotonin syndrome is most likely when an SSRI is combined with which agent?

Accepted Answer

An MAO inhibitor

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

A calcium channel blocker

Answer

A proton pump inhibitor

Question 7

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for consolidating new declarative memories?

Accepted Answer

Hippocampus

Answer

Amygdala

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Basal ganglia