DHA DHA Mental Health & Psychiatry 3

Question 1

Which psychiatric comorbidity is MOST commonly associated with substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Depression and anxiety disorders

Answer

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent psychiatric comorbidities in substance use disorder, requiring integrated dual-diagnosis treatment.

Question 2

Under UAE/DHA mental health regulations, involuntary psychiatric admission requires:

Accepted Answer

Certification by qualified psychiatrists

Answer

UAE mental health law requires clinical certification by qualified psychiatrists for involuntary admission, ensuring both medical and legal safeguards.

Question 3

A patient on antipsychotic therapy develops sudden high fever, severe muscle rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic instability. This MOST likely represents:

Accepted Answer

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

Answer

NMS is a life-threatening antipsychotic reaction characterised by hyperthermia, lead-pipe muscle rigidity, altered consciousness, and autonomic dysfunction.

Question 4

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Quantify the severity and immediacy of suicidal ideation and behaviour

Answer

The C-SSRS is a validated instrument that categorises the intensity of suicidal ideation and the nature of suicidal behaviours to guide clinical risk decisions.

Question 5

Which finding BEST differentiates normal grief from major depressive disorder (MDD)?

Accepted Answer

Grief typically preserves self-esteem; MDD often involves persistent worthlessness and guilt

Answer

In grief, painful emotions are linked to the loss and self-esteem is generally preserved, whereas MDD features pervasive worthlessness, guilt, and hopelessness extending beyond the loss.

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA DHA Mental Health & Psychiatry 3