Ethics

Test 1 Question 19. Which one of the following is not part of the ethics guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association?

Test 1 Question 139. If you apply your abilities solely for the patient’s well-being, and do no harm to the patient, you are said to have:

Test 3 Question 87. You are hired by an employer to do a psychiatric evaluation on one of their employees. Which one of the following correctly represents the limits of confidentiality in this situation?

Test 3 Question 103. A patient is admitted to the hospital for suicidal behavior. The insurance company refuses to pay for the stay after the third day, and the patient is still suicidal. Which one of the following answer choices is the most ethical way to proceed?

Test 4 Question 75. Which one of the following choices is considered unethical by the American Psychiatric Association?

Test 5 Question 9. The obligation to act in the patient’s best interests is known as:

Test 5 Question 21. Dr. Smith, a psychiatrist, has been having sexual fantasies about one of his psychotherapy patients. He tells you this and gives you several reasons the prohibition of sex with patients does not apply to this situation. Which of the following would be the most ethical advice you could give him?

Test 5 Question 92. A television news program reports that a famous actress has been seen in public exhibiting verbal outbursts and unexplained violent behavior directed at people and property. A well-known psychiatrist appears on the program and, when asked about the actress, states she is probably suffering from bipolar disorder and possibly substance abuse. Which of the following best qualifies the ethics of the psychiatrist’s on-air affirmations?

Test 5 Question 103. A schizophrenic patient asks his doctor to bill his insurance company as if he had an adjustment disorder instead of schizophrenia because he is concerned about the stigma that schizophrenics face. What should the doctor do?

Test 5 Question 116. Suzie goes to the ER with a pain in her right leg. Prior to initiating treatment the physician obtains informed consent. This is an example of which of the following ethical principles?

Test 5 Question 146. Which one of the following situations is considered ethical behavior for a psychiatrist?

Test 6 Question 7. Which of the following would the American Psychiatric Association consider unethical?

Test 6 Question 35. Upon graduation from residency you start a new practice in your home town. You go to a local internist and a local psychologist and tell them that for every patient they refer you, you will pay them $100. This arrangement is:

Test 6 Question 112. A psychotherapist you work with recently lost his teenage daughter in a car accident. He proceeded to tell all of his patients about this recent loss. This revelation to his patients is problematic because:

Test 6 Question 126. Jim is a pediatrician in a local hospital. He is trying to raise money to build a new treatment center for children with developmental disabilities. He asks you to solicit your patients for contributions. You should agree to solicit funds from:

Test 6 Question 128. A psychiatrist routinely receives free dinners, play tickets, and short trips from a pharmaceutical representative. Which of the following statements concerning this situation is correct?