Psychiatry – KFP public report review 2016-2024 topics in exam
1. Anxiety Disorders
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Psychological management strategies specific to social anxiety disorder
- Understanding NDIS eligibility requirements
- Medication for performance anxiety (e.g., propranolol)
PTSD in a Clinical Colleague
- Identification and management of PTSD
- Addressing professional concerns
2. Mood Disorders
48-Year-Old Man with Depression
- Additional history to clarify depression diagnosis
- Identifying first-line medication for depression
- Managing acute suicidal ideation in an emergency services worker
Bipolar Depression in Older Patient
- Management of bipolar depression
- Holistic approach including medication monitoring and support for the patient and family
Bipolar Disorder Management
- Diagnosis of a manic episode
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies
Postnatal Depression
- Safe pharmacological options for breastfeeding mothers
- Management strategies for postnatal depression
3. Psychotic Disorders
Specific Delusions and Paranoia
- Comprehensive management of psychiatric conditions
- Role of non-pharmacological interventions and appropriate referrals
Acute Psychosis in a Medical Student
- Diagnosis and management of acute psychosis
- Addressing academic concerns
Management of Complex Medical History and Auditory Hallucinations
- Interpretation of blood results
- Non-pharmacological management strategies
- Handling of hallucinations
4. Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
- Managing complex presentations in a young woman, including medical termination, alcohol detoxification, and postnatal mental health
5. Sleep Disorders
Difficulty Sleeping in an Adult Woman
- Differential diagnoses for sleep disorders
- General and preventative health measures
Insomnia, Fatigue, and Low Mood Management
- Pharmacological management for initial symptoms
- Recognition of diagnosis
- Non-pharmacological management for symptom progression
6. Postpartum Psychiatric Conditions
Postpartum Psychosis Management
- Differential diagnosis and initial investigations
- Holistic management plan considering rural settings
7. Substance Abuse and Related Psychiatric Conditions
Serotonin Syndrome
- Identification and management of serotonin syndrome in a patient with substance abuse
8. Emergency Psychiatric Management
Mental Health Deterioration
- Acute mental health management
- Preconceptual counseling in the context of mental health
Agitation and Muscular Rigidity in Schizophrenia
- Likely diagnosis, immediate management, and initial investigations
9. Suicidal Ideation and Risk Assessment
Mental Health and Suicide Risk
- Assessing suicide risk
- Developing a safety plan
Depression and Suicidal Ideation
- Medication management considering current prescriptions
- Suicide risk assessment
10. Cognitive and Mood Changes in the Elderly
Cognitive and Mood Changes
- Differential diagnoses for altered cognition and mood
- Considerations around power of attorney
11. Managing Psychiatric Symptoms in Medical Contexts
High-Risk Medication Prescriptions and ECG Interpretation
- Safe prescription practices for clonidine and oxycodone
- ECG interpretation
- Immediate management actions
12. Professional and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry
Cyclical Mood Changes and Professional Boundary Issues
- Diagnosis and management of mood changes related to the menstrual cycle
- Handling disclosure of a relationship with a psychologist
13. Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
Psychiatric Presentation in a Young Adult
- Identification of specific aspects of history indicative of psychiatric conditions
- Differential diagnoses and appropriate post-admission investigations
Underlying Mental Health Issues
- Differential diagnosis for multiple emergency department attendances suggesting underlying mental health issues
Vulnerable Adult with Intellectual Disability and Recent Behavioral Changes
- Corroborating history from multiple sources
- Differential diagnoses for recent behavioral changes
- Initial investigations