Major Psychiatry Module II Quiz

Which type of mental disorders are caused by physical changes in the brain due to medical conditions such as infections, injuries, and degenerative diseases?

What is the focus of Clinical Neuro-psychiatry?

Which field of psychiatry involves the study of drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders?

What is the main focus of Psychotherapy in psychiatry?

What is the primary focus of Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry?

In which area of psychiatry is the management of psychiatric emergencies a key concern?

What are some common causes of organic psychiatric disorders?

What term is introduced in DSM-V to categorize neurocognitive disorders?

What is the essential criterion for major NCD in DSM-V?

What treatment may be included for neurocognitive disorders?

What can exposure to lead or mercury cause?

What is retained in DSM-V due to familiarity to the public and medical practitioners?

Which diagnostic category encompasses syndromes previously categorized as dementia and amnestic disorder?

What can cause a gradual decline in brain function over time?

Organic Psychiatric Disorders

Caused by physical changes in the brain due to medical conditions such as infections, injuries, and degenerative diseases
Common causes include:
- Infections (e.g. encephalitis, meningitis)
- Injuries (e.g. head trauma)
- Degenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)

Clinical Neuro-psychiatry

Focuses on the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior
Examines the neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders

Psychopharmacology

Involves the study of drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders
Focuses on the development and use of medications to treat mental health conditions

Psychotherapy

Main focus is on talking therapies and counseling to treat mental disorders
Aims to help individuals understand and change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry

Primary focus is on the legal and ethical aspects of psychiatric practice
Examines the intersection of mental health and the law, including issues such as consent and confidentiality

Emergency Psychiatry

Key concern is the management of psychiatric emergencies, such as suicidal crises or acute psychotic episodes
Involves the rapid assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis

Neurocognitive Disorders

Term introduced in DSM-V to categorize neurocognitive disorders
Essential criterion for major NCD in DSM-V is significant cognitive decline in one or more cognitive domains
Treatment may include:
- Medications to manage symptoms
- Cognitive training and rehabilitation
- Behavioral interventions

DSM-V

Retains the term "dementia" due to familiarity to the public and medical practitioners
Diagnostic category that encompasses syndromes previously categorized as dementia and amnestic disorder
Neurocognitive disorders can cause a gradual decline in brain function over time

Environmental Toxins

Exposure to lead or mercury can cause neurocognitive disorders and other mental health problems

Test your knowledge on Organic Psychiatric Disorders, Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. This quiz is designed for BSc. Psychiatry students to reinforce their understanding of the theoretical background and practical application of psychiatric concepts.