Mental Pharma UNMEB Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Mental Pharma UNMEB Questions

May 15, 2025

25 Questions, 20 Objectives, 5 Fill ins

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ALL QUESTIONS ARE FROM UNMEB PAST PAPERS

1. Which of the following is a cardinal feature of neurotic disorders?

(a) Delusions.

(b) Hallucinations.

(d) Excessive energy.

2. Which of the following is a first rank symptom of schizophrenia?

(a) Somatic passivity.

(b) Incongruity of affect.

(d) Catatonic symptom.

3. Which of the following is a minor mental disorder?

(a) Delirium.

(b) Panic attacks.

(d) Schizophrenia.

4. Which of the following is NOT a prominent feature with post-traumatic stress disorder?

(a) Persistent anxiety.

(b) Delusions.

(d) Flashbacks.

5. The commonest sleep disorder in patients suffering from endogenous depression is:

(a) Absolute insomnia.

(b) Somnambulism.

(d) Terminal insomnia.

6. Which of the following is the most commonly abused psychoactive substance?

(a) Alcohol.

(b) Opium.

(d) Cocaine.

7. Which of the following is an example of an intellectual disability in children?

(a) Dyslexia

(b) ADHD

(d) Autistic spectrum disorders.

8. Which of these is NOT a provision in the penal code act for admitting a criminal patient?

(a) Assessment.

(b) Admission.

(d) Discharge.

9. Under what section of the mental treatment Act are physically fit and mentally stable patients discharged?

(a) 18

(b) 19

(d) 21

10. Which of the following disorders is absent in patients with anorexia nervosa?

(a) Persistent pre-occupation with eating.

(b) Vomiting after eating.

(d) Diarrhea after eating.

11. Which of the following is the most common psychiatric emergency in adolescents in Uganda today?

(a) Rape and defilement.

(b) Aggression and violence.

(d) Homicide.

12. The commonest cause of death among psychiatric patients is

(a) aggression and violence.

(b) suicide.

(d) anorexia nervosa.

13. The most significant predictor of suicidal behavior is

(a) previous suicidal attempt.

(b) substance abuse.

(d) loss of a job.

14. The immediate care given to a patient in the post-ictal confusional state is

(a) sedusion.

(b) re-orientation.

(d) physical restraint.

15. Seizures that occur during status epilepticus maybe fatal mostly because they can

(a) lead to anoxia.

(b) cause suffocation.

(d) result in fractures.

17. Which of the following is a combined oral contraceptive pill?

(a) Norgestrel.

(b) Microgynon.

(d) Levonorgestrel.

18. Which of the following is an opiate narcotic?

(a) Nicotine.

(b) Codeine.

(d) Heroin.

19. Which of these substances accounts for more deaths due to toxic overdose?

(a) Nicotine.

(b) Caffeine.

(d) Valium.

20. The safest drug for the treatment of malaria in the first trimester is:

(a) Quinine.

(b) Artemether.

(d) Chloroquine.

Fill In Questions

21. The process of administering a drug to prevent alcohol withdrawal symptoms is termed as________?

22. A syndrome characterized by mutism, immobility, and reduced response to the environment is termed as_______?

23. Drugs that suppress the body's immune system are classified as_______?

24. Drugs that inhibit uterine frequency and strength of contractions are called____________?

25. A drug that treats bronchial asthma but can also be used to manage threatening abortions is_____________?

This is the paper.

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