FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
PSYCHIATRY
PAPER II
P.T.O

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
PSY/D/17/39/II
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part and Part each part
containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall not
be evaluated.
• Answer sheet(s) of Part and Part are not to be tagged together.
• Part and Part should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheet(s).
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
PART A
1. Enumerate the differences between delirium and
dementia. Discuss clinical features and management of
Alzheimer's dementia.
5+5
2. What is cognitive behavior therapy? How would you
describe its various components? Describe various steps
of cognitive behavior therapy in management of
depression?

3. What is a mood disorder? How do you differentiate
between mania and schizophrenia? Describe treatment of
chronic mania.

4. Describe clinical features and differential diagnosis of
opioid use disorders. How do you manage a case of opioid
dependence in community?
5+5
5. Enumerate psychiatric emergencies in adults. How do you
assess and manage a case of suicidal attempt?
4+6