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CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
depressed mood, anhedonia, appetite disturbance/weight
change, sleep disturbance, fatigue, indecision,
worthlessness, and suicide Ans: What are some of the key
features of depression?
Anhedonia Ans: Inability to feel pleasure or joy
A. hopelessness and isolation Ans: A cardinal sign of
major depressive disorder is:
A. hopelessness and isolation
B. Sadness and rapid thought pattern
C. lack of energy and ability to understand humor
5 Ans: Major depressive disorder is characterized by
_______ or more symptoms present during the same 2
week period.
no Ans: To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder,
can you have a history of a manic episode?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Ans: -
Children and adolescents 6-18 yo
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- Helps distinguish between children with severe
irritability vs bipolar disorder.
- Frequently irritable-mood is angry
- Physically aggressive
- Often have a disruptive family life
- Low frustration tolerance
family therapy Ans: What is vital for patients with
DMDD?
10 Ans: For a patient to be diagnosed with DMDD,
symptoms must be present before _______ years of age.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) Ans:
Persistent unipolar disorder lasting at least two years.
- They may describe feeling "always down in the dumps"
- "I've always been this way"
- Issues with eating, sleeping, fatigue, decision making
Postpartum depression Ans: - Restlessness, agitation,
poor concentration
- Lack of bonding, overwhelm
- May progress to postpartum psychoses-infanticide
biggest risk.
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within first 30 days Ans: When do symptoms occur for
postpartum depression?
Zuranolone Ans: What is the new oral pill for severe PPD?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Ans: Mood swings,
irritability, anxiety that occurs before and during
menstruation; symptoms occur 1 week prior to menses;
bloating, changing in appetite, sleep disturbances.
Neurochemical theories Ans: Biological theory of
depression, dysregulation of monoamines.
Genetic theories Ans: Biological theory of depression,
some predisposition to depression, mothers who are
depressed tend to rear children more susceptible to
depression.
Circadian Rhythm Theory Ans: 60-90 percent with MDD
have sleep disorder. Those who have shift work are more
prone.
brain chemistry imbalance, genetics and biology, stress,
drugs, traumatic events, female sex hormones, poor
nutrition, and physical health problems Ans: What are
the 8 most common causes of depression?
frequent irritability Ans: Children present with the same
symptoms as adults with one exception: younger children
present with _______________.
assess cognition/focus, assess for
hopelessness/helplessness/suicidal thoughts, and assess
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CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
depressed mood, anhedonia, appetite disturbance/weight
change, sleep disturbance, fatigue, indecision,
worthlessness, and suicide Ans: What are some of the key
features of depression?
Anhedonia Ans: Inability to feel pleasure or joy
A. hopelessness and isolation Ans: A cardinal sign of
major depressive disorder is:
A. hopelessness and isolation
B. Sadness and rapid thought pattern
C. lack of energy and ability to understand humor
5 Ans: Major depressive disorder is characterized by
_______ or more symptoms present during the same 2
week period.
no Ans: To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder,
can you have a history of a manic episode?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Ans: -
Children and adolescents 6-18 yo
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- Helps distinguish between children with severe
irritability vs bipolar disorder.
- Frequently irritable-mood is angry
- Physically aggressive
- Often have a disruptive family life
- Low frustration tolerance
family therapy Ans: What is vital for patients with
DMDD?
10 Ans: For a patient to be diagnosed with DMDD,
symptoms must be present before _______ years of age.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) Ans:
Persistent unipolar disorder lasting at least two years.
- They may describe feeling "always down in the dumps"
- "I've always been this way"
- Issues with eating, sleeping, fatigue, decision making
Postpartum depression Ans: - Restlessness, agitation,
poor concentration
- Lack of bonding, overwhelm
- May progress to postpartum psychoses-infanticide
biggest risk.
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within first 30 days Ans: When do symptoms occur for
postpartum depression?
Zuranolone Ans: What is the new oral pill for severe PPD?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Ans: Mood swings,
irritability, anxiety that occurs before and during
menstruation; symptoms occur 1 week prior to menses;
bloating, changing in appetite, sleep disturbances.
Neurochemical theories Ans: Biological theory of
depression, dysregulation of monoamines.
Genetic theories Ans: Biological theory of depression,
some predisposition to depression, mothers who are
depressed tend to rear children more susceptible to
depression.
Circadian Rhythm Theory Ans: 60-90 percent with MDD
have sleep disorder. Those who have shift work are more
prone.
brain chemistry imbalance, genetics and biology, stress,
drugs, traumatic events, female sex hormones, poor
nutrition, and physical health problems Ans: What are
the 8 most common causes of depression?
frequent irritability Ans: Children present with the same
symptoms as adults with one exception: younger children
present with _______________.
assess cognition/focus, assess for
hopelessness/helplessness/suicidal thoughts, and assess
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