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Question 66# Print Question

An astute old age psychiatrist wants to know the prevalence of dependent personality disorder among the elderly population in his catchment area.

The most appropriate research method he will be employing is:

A. Case–control study
B. Cohort study
C. Case series study
D. Qualitative study
E. Cross-sectional survey


Question 67# Print Question

Regarding the risk factors for adolescent alcohol problems, which of the following accounts for high attributable risk?

A. Externalizing symptoms in childhood
B. Maternal alcohol consumption
C. Poor school performance
D. Lack of friends
E. Being a single child


Question 68# Print Question

A new test being evaluated to predict treatment response in geriatric depression utilizes neuroimaging techniques. The overall results of the test are very close to that observed on longitudinal follow-up after treatment (gold standard) but individuals vary widely in the magnitude of the results produced.

Which one of the following correctly describes the properties of this test?

A. Precise and accurate
B. Precise but not accurate
C. Not precise but accurate
D. Neither precise nor accurate
E. Accurate and sensitive


Question 69# Print Question

The lifetime prevalence of OCD is estimated to be around:

A. 0.5–1%
B. 1–2 in 1000
C. 2–3%
D. 8–10%
E. 10–15%


Question 70# Print Question

The prevalence of diabetes is higher among people with schizophrenia.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the association between diabetes and psychiatric disorders?

A. Diabetes is two to four times more prevalent in schizophrenia
B. Patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia are less likely to be screened for diabetes
C. There is an unusually low rate of family history of type 2 diabetes in schizophrenia patients
D. Rates of impaired glucose tolerance in drug-naive first-episode schizophrenia is less than in the general population
E. Schizophrenia is the only mental disorder showing an established association with diabetes




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