BHP Patient Assessment & Evaluation 3

Question 1

A patient being assessed for PTSD reports re-experiencing a traumatic event as if it is happening in the present moment. This symptom is called a:

Accepted Answer

Flashback

Answer

Flashbacks are a hallmark re-experiencing symptom of PTSD in which the individual relives the traumatic event with a sense of immediacy.

Question 2

The PHQ-9 is a validated screening tool used to assess the severity of:

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder

Answer

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) measures the nine DSM criteria for major depressive disorder and scores symptom severity.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'pressured speech' as observed during a mental status examination?

Accepted Answer

Rapid, difficult-to-interrupt speech driven by internal urgency

Answer

Pressured speech is fast, loud, and virtually impossible to interrupt, often seen in manic or hypomanic episodes.

Question 4

A BHP administering the GAD-7 screens for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder

Answer

The GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) is specifically validated to screen for and assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 5

During a psychosocial assessment, a patient denies current substance use but urine drug screening returns positive for opioids. The most appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the discrepancy and explore it non-judgmentally with the patient

Answer

Discrepancies between self-report and objective screening results should be explored openly and without judgment to maintain therapeutic alliance and gather accurate data.

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BHP Patient Assessment & Evaluation 3