AMC (Psychiatry) Sample Questions Set-1
Categories: AMC (Australian Medical Council Computer Adaptive Test Examination)
Question: An old lady was reported to have change her personality, this happened after she lost her husband a year ago, she was found digging in a neighbourhood and was brought to de GP, she accused de neighbours of a trying to harm her. What is needed to assess for immediate action?
A. Thought form
B. Orientation
C. Mood
D. Delusion
Answer: (b)
Question: Man brought to hospital after throwing brick at windows he said the last thing he remembers is leaving work from a rural farm.
A. Dissociative fugue
B. Factitious disorder
C. Malingering
Answer: (a)
Question: On interview. Asking about the appetite. Patient said, “That is concerned with food. Food which does not come from the moon, moon made of cheese. But I came here by bus”. Which of the following will have in this patient?
A. Depression
B. Dissociation
C. Disorganized behavior
D. Delusion
E. Depersonalisation
Answer: (c)
Question: A 7 years old girl with soiling in her underwear, she tells lies about accidents at school and hides her soiled underpants and cries and quarrels with her brother when he calls her smelly. What is your diagnosis?
a) Regression
b) Conduct disorder
c) Oppositional Defiant Disorder
d) Delayed milestones
e) Depression
Answer: (c)
Question: 12 years old girl living at foster care because she was removed from her parents because they are drug abuse since she was a toddler. She needs help in school because she can't read and write. She has a good collection of her toys and plays with her imaginary friend. Her foster parents don't like that she only eats some kind of food. What is the immediate risk of this child?
A. Schizophreniform disorder
B. Sexual abuse
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Substance abuse
E. Schziphrenia girl
Answer: (b)
Question: Neonate found apnea in sleeping brought by parents to ER no HR apnea with no bruises his death is pronounced next
A. Mention on his death paper as cot death
B. Inform child protection service
C. Refer him to forensic autopsy
D. Call the coroner
Answer: (d)
Question: An old man had attempted suicide in home came to ED with his wife. He is depressed, having anhedonia and loss of appetite with weight loss. EcCT is needed. How to give?
A. mental health tribunal
B. under duty of care
C. admission to hospital
Answer: (c)
Remember that these questions are for practice purposes only and may not reflect the exact format or content of the AMC Psychiatry examination.
It is advised to study a wide range of medical information and clinical abilities in order to get ready for the AMC CAT exam. Reviewing medical texts, taking review classes, and exercising with practise tests can all be helpful. It's also a good idea to become familiar with the layout and structure of the exam to get a better idea of what to expect and when.