1. | Which ONE of the following about complicated grief (CG) is TRUE? |
A. | CG is the primary complication that will follow bereavement. |
B. | CG only occurs in isolation from other mood disorders. |
C. | Patients with unipolar depression have lower risks of developing CG. |
D. | Patients with bipolar affective disorder have higher risks of developing CG. |
E. | Patients with strong parental bonding in childhood are more vulnerable to developing CG. |
2. | Regarding treatment for CG, which ONE of the following statements is TRUE? |
A. | Despite the lack of a formalised ICD diagnosis, there have been numerous pharmacological trials looking into CG. |
B. | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors must be used in conjunction with psychotherapy in order to be effective. |
C. | Interpersonal psychotherapy results in faster response than Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT). |
D. | Most people experiencing grief will not need treatment, but patient suffering CG needs specific treatment. |
E. | In CGT, patients should be discouraged from recording of the level of grief experienced. |
3. | Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Complicated Grief proposed by Shear et al 2011? |
A. | The person has been bereaved for at least 6 months. |
B. | Frequent intense feelings of loneliness or like life is empty or meaningless without the person who died. |
C. | The duration of symptoms and impairment is at least 6 months. |
D. | Persistent feeling of being shocked, stunned, dazed or emotionally numb since the death. |
E. | Recurrent feelings of anger or bitterness related to the death. |
4. | The following are risk factors for complicated grief EXCEPT: |
A. | Weak parental bonding in childhood. |
B. | Patients with a history of mood or anxiety disorders. |
C. | Insecure attachment in childhood. |
D. | A history of childhood abuse or neglect. |
E. | Presence by the side of the deceased just before death. |
5. | Which ONE of the following statement(s) concerning children’s physical and mental health in relation to family is the most appropriate? |
A. | Children’s physical and mental health is closely linked to family. |
B. | Continuous family assessment may be necessary during the life course of all children. |
C. | In-depth family assessment may be necessary when children or adolescents are suspected to have some problems. |
D. | Properly trained family physicians are competent to perform family assessment. |
E. | All of the above are correct. |
6. | Family assessment can be facilitated by all of the followings EXCEPT: |
A. | A good doctor patient relationship. |
B. | An extended session of 45 minutes is arranged. |
C. | The necessary information must be collected in one consultation. |
D. | Physicians are provided with the necessary training. |
E. | New funding can be provided by the Government in support of the introduction of this new service. |