NR 547- Final Exam Latest Update 2025/2026
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HAM-D 17 Components - DETAILED ANSWER-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
,Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - DETAILED ANSWER-More focused on somatic symptoms which can
over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - DETAILED ANSWER-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - DETAILED ANSWER-Consists of yes/no questions that assess
emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms
that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - DETAILED ANSWER-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - DETAILED ANSWER-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Normal (no depression)
,What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? - DETAILED ANSWER-Each
item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? - DETAILED ANSWER-A clinician
administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) evaluate? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - DETAILED ANSWER-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - DETAILED ANSWER-0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
, 5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - DETAILED ANSWER-self report tool for screening, diagnosing,
and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over
the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - DETAILED ANSWER-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - DETAILED ANSWER-Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels - DETAILED ANSWER-0-4: Minimal or No depression
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detailed)|Graded A+|Already Passed!!!
HAM-D 17 Components - DETAILED ANSWER-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
,Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - DETAILED ANSWER-More focused on somatic symptoms which can
over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - DETAILED ANSWER-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - DETAILED ANSWER-Consists of yes/no questions that assess
emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms
that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - DETAILED ANSWER-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - DETAILED ANSWER-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Normal (no depression)
,What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? - DETAILED ANSWER-Each
item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? - DETAILED ANSWER-A clinician
administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) evaluate? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - DETAILED ANSWER-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - DETAILED ANSWER-0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
, 5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - DETAILED ANSWER-self report tool for screening, diagnosing,
and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over
the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - DETAILED ANSWER-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - DETAILED ANSWER-Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels - DETAILED ANSWER-0-4: Minimal or No depression
