MCCQE Part 1 — Psychiatry MCQs
Practice 385 Psychiatry past-paper MCQs for MCCQE Part 1, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Part of the full MCCQE Part 1 QBank — 1,883 questions across all subjects.
Psychiatry is a core part of the MCCQE Part 1 syllabus. HighYield's Psychiatry question bank collects 385MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Psychiatry Questions
A 49 year old male is diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Which of the following is considered the first line treatment for this patient?
- A.Clonazepam
- B.Fluoxetine
- C.Haloperidol
- D.Venlafaxine
- E.Phenelzine l
A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after being found unresponsive in a city park. Physical examination reveals pinpoint pupils unresponsive to light and a respiratory rate of 7 breaths per minute. Which one of the following is the most likely cause?
- A.Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
- B.Morphine overdose
- C.Arsenic poisoning
- D.Lead intoxication
- E.Alcohol intoxication
A 25 year old surgical nurse is concerned that she is losing her mind. For the past 6 months she has been preoccupied with contamination on her ward. She has not been touching any doorknobs washing her hands excessively. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment of her disorder?
- A.Fluoxetine
- B.Lorazepam
- C.Neurosurgical treatment
- D.Lithium
- E.Alprazolam l I
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