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1. All are considered core features of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT: A. Intense fear of gaining weight B. Distorted body image C. Excessive exercising D. Significant weight gain 2. Restricting type anorexia nervosa is characterized by: A. Binge eating followed by vomiting B. Laxative or diuretic misuse C. Restricting food intake without compensation D. Night eating… Read More: MCQs on eating disorders »

1. DMDD was introduced in DSM-5 to address issues with the diagnosis of: A. Bipolar disorder in children B. ADHD C. OCD in children D. PTSD in children 2. The core diagnostic features of DMDD include: A. Periods of abnormally elevated or irritable mood B. Severe, recurrent temper outbursts C. Symptoms present for at least… Read More: MCQs on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: »

1. A 40-year-old widowed man describes feeling sad most of the day, decreased appetite, insomnia, fatigue, worthlessness. This matches the diagnosis of: 2. Depression is more common in which gender: A. Males B. Females C. Equal between males and females 3. Depressed mood that occurs in a seasonal pattern would be most characteristic of: A.… Read More: MCQs on Depression »

1. Which is NOT considered a core symptom of BPD according to DSM-5 criteria? A) Frantic efforts to avoid abandonment B) Identity disturbance C) Depressed mood D) Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships 2. Impulsivity in areas that are self-damaging such as spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating is a hallmark feature of BPD.… Read More: MCQs on borderline personality disorder »

1. Bipolar disorder involves periods of extreme low mood (depression) alternating with periods of abnormally elevated mood (mania/hypomania). True or false? A. True B. False 2. Which is NOT considered a core symptom of mania/hypomania in bipolar disorder? A. Grandiosity B. Depressive symptoms C. Reduced need for sleep D. Distractibility 3. Bipolar disorder is most… Read More: MCQs on bipolar disorder »

1. ASD is characterized by difficulties in which three main areas? A) Social skills, communication, rigid behaviors B) Intelligence, emotions, motor skills C) Attention, learning, memory D) Sensory processing, motor skills, flexibility 2. Early red flags of ASD may include lack of which skills? A) Joint attention, pretend play B) Eye contact, social smiling C)… Read More: MCQs on Autism Spectrum Disorder »

1. Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of ADHD? a) Hyperactivity b) Excessive sleepiness c) Obsessive-compulsive behavior d) Social withdrawal 2. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed during which stage of life? a) Early childhood b) Adolescence c) Adulthood d) Old age 3. What is the primary neurotransmitter implicated in ADHD? a) Dopamine b)… Read More: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) »

1. Which of the following is NOT a first-line treatment for social anxiety disorder? A. CBT B. Paroxetine C. Exposure therapy D. Buspirone 2. A patient is experiencing panic attacks several times a week associated with a fear of having additional panic attacks or dying. This is consistent with: A. OCD B. GAD C. PTSD… Read More: MCQs on anxiety disorders »

Here are 100 multiple choice questions on the mRNA platform: 1. What do mRNA vaccines deliver to cells? A. Protein antigen B. Viral vector C. DNA plasmidD. Attenuated virus 2. How does the mRNA induce an immune response?A. It acts as a traditional vaccineB. Gets translated into viral surface proteins by ribosomes C. Infects cells… Read More: MCQs on mRNA vaccines »

1. Which technology is most commonly used for gene editing? a) ZFNs b) TALENs c) CRISPR-Cas9 d) Meganucleases 2. CRISPR-Cas9 functions by: a) Cutting DNA at a specific location b) Inserting a new DNA sequence c) Both cutting DNA and inserting a new sequence d) Preventing genes from being expressed 3. Cas9 is: a) A… Read More: Gene Editing MCQs »

1. A 25-year-old woman presents with irregular menstrual bleeding. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A) Endometrial cancer B) Uterine fibroids C) Pelvic inflammatory disease D) Polycystic ovary syndrome 2. During a pelvic exam, a mass is felt posterior to the cervix and uterus. Further testing shows this mass to be a… Read More: Gynecology and Obstetrics MCQs »