PN 3003 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL PAPER 2026
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Answer: severe depression lasting ≥ 2 weeks with functional
impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
◉ Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder).
Answer: mild/moderate depression lasting ≥ 2 years. Not as severe
as MDD but very long-lasting.
◉ Anhedonia.
Answer: inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for depression).
◉ Anergia.
Answer: lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
◉ SIG-E-CAPS.
Answer: Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of depression.
◉ Sleep disturbances.
,Answer: too much or too little sleep.
◉ Interest ↓ (anhedonia).
Answer: decreased interest in activities.
◉ Guilt, hopelessness.
Answer: feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
◉ Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue).
Answer: decreased energy and fatigue.
◉ Concentration ↓, indecisiveness.
Answer: difficulty concentrating and making decisions.
◉ Appetite changes.
Answer: changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight change).
◉ Psychomotor agitation/retardation.
Answer: restlessness or slowed movements.
◉ Suicidal thoughts.
Answer: thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
, ◉ SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).
Answer: first-line meds for depression.
◉ Examples of SSRIs.
Answer: Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram
(Celexa).
◉ Watch for in SSRIs.
Answer: ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks, Serotonin Syndrome,
Sexual dysfunction.
◉ Teaching for SSRIs.
Answer: Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop suddenly to avoid
withdrawal symptoms.
◉ SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors).
Answer: another class of medications for depression.
◉ Examples of SNRIs.
Answer: Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Answer: severe depression lasting ≥ 2 weeks with functional
impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
◉ Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder).
Answer: mild/moderate depression lasting ≥ 2 years. Not as severe
as MDD but very long-lasting.
◉ Anhedonia.
Answer: inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for depression).
◉ Anergia.
Answer: lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
◉ SIG-E-CAPS.
Answer: Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of depression.
◉ Sleep disturbances.
,Answer: too much or too little sleep.
◉ Interest ↓ (anhedonia).
Answer: decreased interest in activities.
◉ Guilt, hopelessness.
Answer: feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
◉ Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue).
Answer: decreased energy and fatigue.
◉ Concentration ↓, indecisiveness.
Answer: difficulty concentrating and making decisions.
◉ Appetite changes.
Answer: changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight change).
◉ Psychomotor agitation/retardation.
Answer: restlessness or slowed movements.
◉ Suicidal thoughts.
Answer: thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
, ◉ SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).
Answer: first-line meds for depression.
◉ Examples of SSRIs.
Answer: Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram
(Celexa).
◉ Watch for in SSRIs.
Answer: ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks, Serotonin Syndrome,
Sexual dysfunction.
◉ Teaching for SSRIs.
Answer: Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop suddenly to avoid
withdrawal symptoms.
◉ SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors).
Answer: another class of medications for depression.
◉ Examples of SNRIs.
Answer: Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
