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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHIATRY ' And exam conducted in the year 2019. And Question paper code was '008/2019/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-1 year
D:-2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Late onset Schizophrenia is characterised by all except
A:-Onset after the age of 45 years
-More common in women
C:-Predominantly paranoid schizophrenia
D:-Poor prognosis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, a new inclusion in DSM-5 is characterised by all except
A:-Recurrent inappropriate temper outbursts at least 3 times a week
B:-Age of onset before 10 years
C:-Temper outbursts are consistent with developmental level
D:-High risk of progressing to major depressive disorder
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Which of the following is correct regarding biological changes associated with ageing?
A:-Increase in Norepinephrine in central nervous system
B:-Decreased transport across Blood Brain Barrier
C:-Worsening of Intelligence Quotient after 65 years of age
D:-Increased Monoamine Oxidase and Serotonin in brain
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-All are predisposing factors for delirium except
A:-Dementia
B:-Age more than 65 years
C:-Female sex
D:-Immobility
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The lifetime risk of suicide in bipolar disorder is
A:-5-10%
B:-30-40%
C:-60-70%
D:-15-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Which was the first country to legalise euthanasia?
A:-Japan
B:-Belgium
C:-Netherlands
D:-Luxembourg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Indications for seclusion or restraint of psychiatric patients include
A:-Prevention of imminent harm to the patient or others
B:-Prevention of significant disruption to treatment
C:-Decrease sensory overstimulation
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is characterised by all except
A:-Elevated Creatinine Phosphokinase
B:-Myoglobinuria
C:-Elevated liver enzymes
D:-More common in elderly
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-A person's degree of hypnotizability depends on
A:-Suggestibility
B:-Dissociation
C:-Absorption
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D