From the Guidelines
Here are five practice PANCE behavioral health multiple-choice questions to help with exam preparation, focusing on screening and management of various conditions as outlined in the study by 1. These questions cover a range of topics including substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
- Question 1: A 30-year-old patient presents with symptoms of depression, which screening tool would be most appropriate to use as a first step, according to the study by 1? A) PHQ-2 B) PHQ-9 C) GAD-7 D) AUDIT-C E) Opioid Risk Tool.
- Question 2: A 45-year-old patient with a history of substance use disorder is being screened for potential issues, which of the following tools would be used as outlined in the study by 1? A) AUDIT-C questionnaire B) Opioid Risk Tool C) PHQ-9 D) GAD-7 E) Item 9 of the PHQ-9.
- Question 3: A 25-year-old patient presents with symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, which screening tool would be most appropriate to use as a first step, according to the study by 1? A) GAD-7 B) PHQ-2 C) PHQ-9 D) AUDIT-C E) Opioid Risk Tool.
- Question 4: A 50-year-old patient is being referred to primary care for screening and management of obesity, which approach would be taken as outlined in the study by 1? A) Measurement of height and weight with calculation of body mass index B) PHQ-2 C) PHQ-9 D) GAD-7 E) AUDIT-C.
- Question 5: A 20-year-old patient presents with symptoms of suicidal ideation, which part of the PHQ-9 would be used to assess this, according to the study by 1? A) Item 1 B) Item 5 C) Item 9 D) Item 2 E) Item 7. It is essential to note that these questions are designed to reflect real-life clinical scenarios and the importance of screening and management as emphasized in the study by 1.
From the FDA Drug Label
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From the Research
Practice PANCE Behavioral Health Multiple-Choice Questions
There are no research papers that provide specific practice Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) behavioral health multiple-choice questions. However, studies have discussed the importance and effectiveness of multiple-choice questions in assessing knowledge and understanding of various topics, including behavioral health.
Importance of Multiple-Choice Questions
- Multiple-choice questions are a well-established and reliable method of assessing knowledge 2
- They are used widely in postgraduate examinations and can be used to validate continuing education and professional development 2
- Multiple-choice questions can be effective in learning and can help students regulate their use of practice tests 3
Behavioral Health Topics
- Studies have examined cognitive and executive functions in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder 4
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in treating anxiety disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder 5
- High-quality multiple-choice questions can be crafted to test a learner's understanding of specific topics, including behavioral health 6