We need more questions for the certifying exam... put your ideas here...

[voyagermedical]

We have made a new database of OSPAT certifying questions, there is currently one question in the database we probably need at least 20. Please use this thread to submit any questions you have. For instance...

Which of the following psychedelics has the shortest duration of action? =DMT LSD Psilocybin Mescaline Ketamine

Which of the following psychedelics has the quickest onset of action? =Smoked DMT Ingested LSD Ingested Psilocybin Ingested Mescaline from Bridgesi Ingested Ketamine

[voyagermedical]

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the effects of LSD on the brain? Stimulates the activity of dopamine Inhibits the activity of serotonin =Stimulates the activity of serotonin Imitates the activity of glutamate Imitates the activity of dopamine

How was LSD discovered? Ancient civilizations have eaten their leaves for thousands of years. A German scientist was looking for a new stimulant drug. =A Swiss scientist was looking for a new headache cure. The CIA was looking for a new truth serum

What is one of the most dangerous aspects to eating psychedelic mushrooms? They frequently cause heart attacks, even on the first use. =Poisonous mushrooms can easily be mistaken for them. They cause extreme overheating and dehydration. Some people have profound allergies to them that can lead to death.

Where does mescaline come from? A German scientist looking for a new stimulant drug discovered it. It is found in the leaves of the mescalinus sativa plant. =It is found in part of the peyote cactus. It was developed in the 1920s as an anaesthetic.

Which of the following is true about PCP? It was developed as a cure for migraine headaches. It was developed as a truth serum for the CIA. It was used in the 1950s as a blood pressure medication. =It was used in the 1950s as a surgical anaesthetic.

In the brain, PCP: Stimulates the activity of dopamine Imitates the activity of dopamine Disrupts the activity of serotonin Stimulates the activity of glutamate =Disrupts the activity of glutamate

[unshakenme]

These are great questions so far, although they all probably fall within the topic of molecules. We definitely need to have a wide range of questions focused on clinical skill and interventions for therapists in addition to these.

[voyagermedical]

Something like this?

Behaviour analysis is based upon the principles of:

~Classical conditioning. =Operant conditioning. ~Dream analysis. ~All of the options.

[unshakenme]

Sorry for the delay. Yes that is getting warmer, although I should have been more specific. We need to have questions focused on clinical skill and interventions within the context of psychedelic therapy.

Some examples would be...

What is the best example of the appropriate use of therapeutic touch?

~Whenever the client experiences affect. =Only in cases agreed upon by the client during preparation sessions. ~When the client is elated or overwhelmed and asking for physical touch. ~All of the above.

How many therapists should participate in sessions according to the MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy protocol? ~1 =2 ~3 ~As many as possible.

[voyagermedical]

Would anyone else like to contribute?

[unshakenme]

I've been thinking about this lately and am starting to believe we should hold off until there are more contributors. In my mind it makes sense that a dedicated team or committee would take the lead on developing the questions but I don't think we have enough contributors for that yet.

Thoughts?

[CheekeyMonkey]

Well thats the main problem atmo. There's not enough contributors to this repo...

[unshakenme]

I agree.