FINAL ADVANCED ACUTE CARE
MANAGEMENT 2026 PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS GUARANTEED TO
PASS
◉S
Suicidal ideation with or without plan, suicide attempt; recurrent
thoughts of death
I
Interest—loss of interest or pleasure in activities; anhedonia
G
Guilt—inappropriate or excessive in nature; feelings of
worthlessness
E
Energy decreased
C
Concentration decreased; difficulty making decisions
,A
Appetite changes; typically decreased; resulting in a 5% change in
weight from baseline
P
Psychomotor agitation or retardation
S
Sleep impairment; typically insomnia but may be hypersomnia
At least five symptoms must be consistently present over a 2-week
period.
Symptoms must include depressed mood or anhedonia.
Symptoms must cause substantial distress or impairment in
functioning.
Other medical conditions or substance use do not account for
symptoms.. Answer: Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive
Episode
◉ Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a
clinician-administered scale that is commonly used in clinical trials
given its sensitivity to change
,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) that takes only 5 to 10
PHQ-9
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale is widely accepted in clinical
practice as a validated assessment of suicide risk.. Answer:
Depression screening tool
◉ Antihypertensive drugs, anticholesterolemic agents, and
antiarrhythmic agents are common triggers of depressive symptoms
atrogenic depression should also be considered in patients receiving
glucocorticoids, antimicrobials, systemic analgesics,
antiparkinsonian medications, and anticonvulsants
Depression occurs frequently in patients with neurologic disorders,
particularly cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinson's disease,
dementia, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury
Hypothyroidism is frequently associated with features of
depression, most commonly depressed mood and memory
impairment. Answer:
, ◉ Intrusion Symptoms
Recurrent, intrusive distressing memories of the trauma
Recurrent, disturbing dreams of the event
Feeling that the traumatic event is recurring (eg, dissociative
flashbacks)
Physiologic reaction to or psychological distress from reminders of
the trauma
Avoidance Symptoms
Avoidance of conversations, thoughts, or feelings about the trauma
Avoidance of people, places, or activities that are reminders of the
event
Persistent Negative Alterations in Thinking and Mood
Inability to recall an important aspect of the trauma
Estrangement from others
Restricted affect
Negative beliefs about oneself
Distorted beliefs causing one to blame others or themselves for the
trauma
MANAGEMENT 2026 PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS GUARANTEED TO
PASS
◉S
Suicidal ideation with or without plan, suicide attempt; recurrent
thoughts of death
I
Interest—loss of interest or pleasure in activities; anhedonia
G
Guilt—inappropriate or excessive in nature; feelings of
worthlessness
E
Energy decreased
C
Concentration decreased; difficulty making decisions
,A
Appetite changes; typically decreased; resulting in a 5% change in
weight from baseline
P
Psychomotor agitation or retardation
S
Sleep impairment; typically insomnia but may be hypersomnia
At least five symptoms must be consistently present over a 2-week
period.
Symptoms must include depressed mood or anhedonia.
Symptoms must cause substantial distress or impairment in
functioning.
Other medical conditions or substance use do not account for
symptoms.. Answer: Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive
Episode
◉ Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a
clinician-administered scale that is commonly used in clinical trials
given its sensitivity to change
,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) that takes only 5 to 10
PHQ-9
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale is widely accepted in clinical
practice as a validated assessment of suicide risk.. Answer:
Depression screening tool
◉ Antihypertensive drugs, anticholesterolemic agents, and
antiarrhythmic agents are common triggers of depressive symptoms
atrogenic depression should also be considered in patients receiving
glucocorticoids, antimicrobials, systemic analgesics,
antiparkinsonian medications, and anticonvulsants
Depression occurs frequently in patients with neurologic disorders,
particularly cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinson's disease,
dementia, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury
Hypothyroidism is frequently associated with features of
depression, most commonly depressed mood and memory
impairment. Answer:
, ◉ Intrusion Symptoms
Recurrent, intrusive distressing memories of the trauma
Recurrent, disturbing dreams of the event
Feeling that the traumatic event is recurring (eg, dissociative
flashbacks)
Physiologic reaction to or psychological distress from reminders of
the trauma
Avoidance Symptoms
Avoidance of conversations, thoughts, or feelings about the trauma
Avoidance of people, places, or activities that are reminders of the
event
Persistent Negative Alterations in Thinking and Mood
Inability to recall an important aspect of the trauma
Estrangement from others
Restricted affect
Negative beliefs about oneself
Distorted beliefs causing one to blame others or themselves for the
trauma
