Stahl's Self-Assessment Examination in Psychiatry

This fully updated fifth edition offers over 150 case-based multiple-choice questions across ten core areas of psychiatry and psychopharmacology. An essential learning resource for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and pharmacists, it helps identify knowledge gaps and guide further study. Each question includes detailed explanations and references, enabling users to diagnose psychiatric symptoms, implement evidence-based treatments, and integrate recent advances into clinical practice. Aligned with Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, the content spans neurobiology to psychopharmacologic strategies and reflects current best practices and clinical dilemmas. Cross-references to key Stahl titles enhance integrated study, while peer benchmarking allows users to assess their proficiency. Ideal for trainees and experienced professionals alike, this book transforms exam preparation into a deeper, clinically relevant learning experience.

Contents

Introduction/preface; 1. Adhd and its treatment; 2. Anxiety/stress disorders and their treatment; 3. Basic neuroscience and pharmacological concepts; 4. Bipolar disorder and its treatment; 5. Chronic neuropathic pain and its treatment; 6. Dementia and its treatment; 7. Psychosis and its treatment; 8. Sleep/wake disorders and their treatment; 9. Substance use/impulsive-compulsive disorders and their treatment; 10. Unipolar depression and its treatment.