FREE NCMHCE Test MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

A continuous period of disease includes symptoms that meet Criteria A for schizophrenia and a major depressive, manic, or mixed episode.
Delusions or hallucinations have persisted for at least two weeks throughout the same disease without overt mood symptoms (Criteria B).
Mood symptoms are prevalent for a significant percentage of the duration of the illness (Criterion C).

Accepted Answer

Schizoaffective Disorder

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Brief Psychotic Disorder

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Delusional Disorder

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Schizophreniform Disorder

Question 2

Jane informed the authorities of her predicament and applied to a women's shelter. Since she's been at the shelter, according to Jane, things have gotten a little better. Even though she has not yet found a job, she feels more independent. Jane admitted that an unsettling incident occurred while riding the train. Jane claimed that when she saw someone who resembled her former coworkers, she suddenly felt terrified. Jane reported that she began to shake, sweat, and feel like she was having trouble breathing. When a bystander saw that she was struggling, they assisted her in sitting down and obtaining a sip of water.

Jane's response on the subway satisfies the requirements for:

Accepted Answer

Panic Attack

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Panic Disorder

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Paroxysmal episode

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Hyperventilation

Question 3

An effective anxiety treatment is:

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

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Cardiovascular exercises

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Corticosteroids

Question 4

As a sign of panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Recurrent panic attacks

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Continuous fear of panic attacks and unfavorable change for two weeks due to being away from home or emotional attachments

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Only social circumstances can cause symptoms to flare up.

Question 5

A time frame where, practically every day, the requirements for both a manic episode and a major depressive episode are met.

Accepted Answer

Mixed Episode

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Major Depressive Episode

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Bipolar I Disorder

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Manic Episode

Question 6

Which of the following is a long-term aim rather than a pressing concern?

Accepted Answer

Parents establish clear, consistent limitations and uphold healthy parent-child boundaries

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Comprehensive psychological evaluation to determine the type and severity of ADHD

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Parents and the client show improved understanding of ADHD and its treatments

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To apply behavioral classroom management measures, consult with the school staff

Question 7

An ingrained pattern of impulsivity, self-image instability, and affect instability, as well as interpersonal relationship instability.

Accepted Answer

Borderline Personality Disorder

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

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Paranoid Personality Disorder

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Schizoid Personality Disorder