American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Practice Exam

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Which scale is not used for mood disorders?

Beck depression inventory
Zung self-rating scale
Carroll rating scale
Brief psychiatric rating scale (BPRS)

The correct answer is: Brief psychiatric rating scale (BPRS)

The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is primarily designed to assess psychiatric symptoms in general, particularly in the context of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It evaluates a range of symptoms, including but not limited to depressive and manic symptoms, making it more focused on a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions rather than being specifically tailored for mood disorders. In contrast, the other scales listed, such as the Beck Depression Inventory, the Zung Self-Rating Scale, and the Carroll Rating Scale, are specifically developed for evaluating the severity and presence of depressive symptoms. These tools are focused on the assessment and diagnosis of mood disorders, particularly depression, and are widely utilized in clinical settings for this purpose.