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True or false
1 point
True or false: Psychotherapy can be provided individually, with a family, or in a group, and may be used either alone or alongside medication.
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06 Treatment Approaches in Mental Health Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: Effective mental health treatment must always include medication.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Choose one
1 point
A person with social anxiety avoids situations they find difficult. Which approach best matches practicing those situations gradually while working on unhelpful thought and behavior patterns?
- A
Interpersonal therapy, because it focuses on relationships and communication
- B
Cognitive behavioral therapy, because it works with thought and behavior patterns and practices useful responses
- C
Family therapy, because it uses family relationships as part of treatment
- D
Medication management, because it adjusts medication doses
04
Choose one
1 point
A person taking a mental health medication notices an unwanted side effect and is considering stopping the medication. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Stop taking it immediately and wait to see whether the side effect goes away
- B
Contact the prescriber to discuss the side effect before changing or stopping the medication
- C
Double the dose so the medication works more quickly
- D
Skip follow-up because side effects mean the treatment cannot help
05
Choose one
1 point
A person whose anxiety interferes with work is considering therapy, medication, or both. Which approach best supports a shared treatment decision?
- A
Choose whichever treatment is easiest for the provider to arrange
- B
Wait until symptoms disappear before discussing any treatment options
- C
Compare reasonable options and discuss the person's priorities with the provider
- D
Use the same plan as another person with similar symptoms
06
Choose one
1 point
Which team arrangement best represents a common collaborative-care model?
- A
A therapist working alone without coordinating with medical care
- B
A primary care provider, a behavioral health care manager, and a psychiatric consultant coordinating care
- C
A pharmacist and two family members making treatment decisions without the patient
- D
A psychiatric consultant providing care without communication with the primary care team
07
Choose one
1 point
A person and provider agreed on a treatment plan, but it is not helping and is causing unwanted effects. What is the best response?
- A
Keep the plan unchanged because treatment plans should not be revised
- B
Review the person's experience and consider adjusting the plan together
- C
End all treatment without discussing other options
- D
Change the plan without explaining the reason or considering the person's preferences
08
Choose all
1 point
During an initial assessment, which factors should be considered together when planning mental health treatment? Select all that apply.
- A
The person's concerns
- B
The person's symptoms
- C
The person's strengths
- D
Health history
- E
Current medications
- F
Living circumstances
- G
Only the treatment the provider prefers
09
Choose all
1 point
A prescriber is considering mental health medication options for a patient. Which factors are relevant to choosing an appropriate medication? Select all that apply.
- A
The person's diagnosis
- B
The person's overall health
- C
The symptoms being treated
- D
Other medications the person takes
- E
The person's preferences
- F
The time of year alone
- G
The medication most commonly prescribed to someone else
10
Written response
1 point
What type of psychotherapy focuses on relationships, communication, and life changes that affect mood?
11
Written response
1 point
What is the process called when a provider explains reasonable treatment options, likely benefits and risks, and alternatives, while the person contributes their priorities and preferences?
12
Fill in the blank
1 point
As part of assessment, a health professional may consider whether a physical health condition or could be contributing to symptoms.
13
Fill in the blank
1 point
For some mental health medications, regular is required to help assess safety and treatment response.
14
Open ended
1 point
A person has begun mental health treatment, but their symptoms and daily difficulties have changed, and they are unsure whether the plan is helping. Describe how the person and provider should review the treatment and decide what to do next.
15
Written response
1 point
Which approach to psychotherapy teaches skills such as emotion regulation, coping, problem-solving, or mindfulness?
16
Choose one
1 point
A person’s low mood is affected by a major life change and difficulties communicating with close friends. Which psychotherapy approach focuses on relationships, communication, and life changes that affect mood?
- A
Cognitive behavioral therapy
- B
Interpersonal therapy
- C
Skills-based therapy
- D
Family therapy
17
Choose one
1 point
A person's mood has worsened during a major life change and ongoing communication problems with loved ones. Which approach most directly focuses on these concerns?
- A
Cognitive behavioral therapy, which practices responses to unhelpful thought and behavior patterns
- B
Skills-based therapy, which teaches coping and emotion-regulation skills
- C
Interpersonal therapy, which addresses relationships, communication, and life changes affecting mood
- D
Collaborative care, which coordinates behavioral health treatment with primary medical care
18
Written response
1 point
What is the term for an approach that connects behavioral health treatment with primary medical care and coordinates care among providers?
19
True or false
1 point
A person should consult their prescriber before changing a mental health medication dose or stopping the medication, because abrupt changes can cause problems.
- A
True
- B
False
20
Choose one
1 point
A prescriber is considering medication options for a person with a mental health condition. Which approach best reflects how the appropriate choice should be determined?
- A
The medication that is most commonly prescribed for that diagnosis, regardless of the person's circumstances
- B
The medication with the fewest possible side effects, regardless of the person's symptoms or preferences
- C
An option considered in light of the person's diagnosis, health, symptoms, other medications, and preferences
- D
The medication the person has taken most recently, without reviewing their current needs