Understanding Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Quiz

What is the primary focus of psychiatry?

• Performing surgical procedures

• Treating physical illnesses

• Developing new medications

• Understanding and treating mental health disorders

How do psychiatrists differ from psychologists in terms of treatment?

• Psychologists can perform surgery, psychiatrists cannot

• Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, psychologists cannot

• Psychiatrists focus on physical health, psychologists on mental health

• Psychologists can prescribe medication, psychiatrists cannot

What is a key responsibility of a clinical psychiatrist?

• Conducting laboratory research

• Performing surgeries

• Seeing patients and generating treatment plans

• Developing new psychiatric medications

What is the typical duration of a psychiatry residency?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

Which subspecialty focuses on the overlap between psychiatry and law?

• Geriatric psychiatry

• Child psychiatry

• Addiction psychiatry

• Forensic psychiatry

What is a common setting for public psychiatrists to work in?

• Community or underserved patient populations

• Private practice

• Military bases

• Corporate offices

What is a major challenge faced by psychiatrists in private practice?

• Lack of autonomy

• High patient turnover

• Isolation

• Limited patient diversity

What is a common misconception about psychiatrists?

• They do not require medical training

• They are highly eclectic and strange

• They only prescribe medication

• They are all psychologists

What is a benefit of working in psychiatry?

• Flexibility in career settings

• Short patient interactions

• High physical activity

• Limited patient contact

What is a common adverse effect of modern electroconvulsive therapy?

• Broken limbs

• Headache

• Severe convulsions

• Permanent memory loss