Psychiatry Cases & Quizzes

• A 26-Year-Old Man Who Passed Out at His Work Desk Paramedics bring a 26-year-old man to the ED with acute-onset altered mental status. He has a history of back pain. An open, unlabeled pillbox was found. An ECG is ordered. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 18, 2023
• A 60-Year-Old Woman With Sleep Problems and Odd Behavior A 60-year-old woman reports awakening without feeling rested every morning. Her daughter reports that her mother has also had recent problems with attention and 'losing things.' What's the cause?
  Medscape, May 15, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Schizophrenia Are you up to date on the latest key research into schizophrenia, including rates of relapse, adverse effects of treatment, and associated sleep patterns? Test your knowledge with this brief quiz.
  Medscape, May 15, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Recent Diet and Exercise Findings Are you updated on the latest research into diet and exercise, including effective interventions and how shift work affects dietary patterns?
  Medscape, May 11, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A Man With Type 2 Diabetes and High A1C Level A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes had an A1C of 9.0% at diagnosis. With metformin 800 mg/day, he achieved A1C of 8.0% after 6 months. His current A1C is 7.4%. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, April 27, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Differential Diagnosis What do you know about migraine? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 27, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Are you aware of the latest research into hypoactive sexual desire disorder, including hormone infusions and the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy? Find out with this short quiz.
  Medscape, April 20, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection How much do you know about risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Cannabis Health Effects How much do you know about the health effects of cannabis, including established uses, adverse effects, and potential interactions? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, April 03, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Alzheimer's Disease Comorbidities Are you familiar with the comorbidities seen with Alzheimer's disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 30, 2023
• A 22-Year-Old Passed Out on a Plane and Couldn't Wake Up A 22-year-old man with no significant medical history is transferred from the airport in a semiconscious state after returning from a 3-week vacation. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 27, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Sleep Disorders Are you aware of the latest research into sleep disorders, including healthy behaviors and new interventions? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, March 27, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Borderline Personality Disorder Key Aspects Do you know practice essentials for borderline personality disorder, including key criteria, common comorbid disorders, and best practices for workup and diagnosis? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 20, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Differential Diagnosis Are you aware of the differential diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 17, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Risk Factors How much do you know about the risk factors for tardive dyskinesia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 17, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Dementia Practice Essentials Do you know practice essentials for key forms of dementia, including common clinical presentations and best practices for workup and management? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, March 13, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation Do you know the latest findings on risk factors, incidence, and interventions regarding atrial fibrillation? Test yourself on key recent research with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 06, 2023
• Memory Loss, Confusion in a 51-Year-Old Fired From Her Job A 51-year-old woman has had progressive cognitive decline for 2 years. The initial symptom was memory loss, forgetting conversations, and repeating herself. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 02, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Major Depressive Disorder Management How familiar are you with the management of major depressive disorder? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, February 28, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Schizophrenia With Agitation How much do you know about agitation in schizophrenia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, February 23, 2023