NURS 3730 Final Exam 2 Questions and
All Correct Answers 2026-2027 Set.
what is diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - Answer 1.) 5 or more of the
listed symptoms lasting for longer than 2 weeks
2.) At least one of them must be depressed mood or los of interest or pleasure)
3.) Presentation of a change in previous functioning
S
I
G
E
C
A
P
S - Answer Sleep disturbances
Interest decreased in pleasure activities & sex
Guilty feeling
Energy
Concentration decreased
Appetite increased or decreased
Psychomotor function decreased
Suicidal ideations
depression is the leading cause of disability between the ages of _______ and _________ -
Answer 14 and 44
what are some chronic medical conditions that cooccur with depression? - Answer HTN
back pain
heart disease
arthritis
, cancer
what are the two suspected reasons why women are more likely to experience depression? -
Answer party due to hormones
more likely to seek care
true or false
women are more likely to self-medicate depression with alcohol/substances - Answer false
A 30-year-old female patient has manifestations of depression. The patient lives at home with
her husband and young daughter. She currently drinks alcohol and has a history of chronic lower
back pain. Which of the following factors puts the patient at risk for depression? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Age
B. Gender
C. History of chronic back pain
D. Drinking alcohol
E. Being married - Answer A.
B.
C.
D.
children show depression in what ways? - Answer become more irritable, feel unwell, show
aggression, refuse to go to school
adolescents show depression in what ways? - Answer become negative, get into more trouble
at school, or sulk
true or false
the prevalence rate of depression in ages 18-29 is three times higher than in 60 year olds -
Answer true
what interventions show to help reduce recurrence of depression in children and adolensents? -
Answer Early recognition and treatment
ex. CBT, medication
Serotonin is thought to be responsible for which aspects of depressive symptoms? - Answer
regulator is sleep
All Correct Answers 2026-2027 Set.
what is diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - Answer 1.) 5 or more of the
listed symptoms lasting for longer than 2 weeks
2.) At least one of them must be depressed mood or los of interest or pleasure)
3.) Presentation of a change in previous functioning
S
I
G
E
C
A
P
S - Answer Sleep disturbances
Interest decreased in pleasure activities & sex
Guilty feeling
Energy
Concentration decreased
Appetite increased or decreased
Psychomotor function decreased
Suicidal ideations
depression is the leading cause of disability between the ages of _______ and _________ -
Answer 14 and 44
what are some chronic medical conditions that cooccur with depression? - Answer HTN
back pain
heart disease
arthritis
, cancer
what are the two suspected reasons why women are more likely to experience depression? -
Answer party due to hormones
more likely to seek care
true or false
women are more likely to self-medicate depression with alcohol/substances - Answer false
A 30-year-old female patient has manifestations of depression. The patient lives at home with
her husband and young daughter. She currently drinks alcohol and has a history of chronic lower
back pain. Which of the following factors puts the patient at risk for depression? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Age
B. Gender
C. History of chronic back pain
D. Drinking alcohol
E. Being married - Answer A.
B.
C.
D.
children show depression in what ways? - Answer become more irritable, feel unwell, show
aggression, refuse to go to school
adolescents show depression in what ways? - Answer become negative, get into more trouble
at school, or sulk
true or false
the prevalence rate of depression in ages 18-29 is three times higher than in 60 year olds -
Answer true
what interventions show to help reduce recurrence of depression in children and adolensents? -
Answer Early recognition and treatment
ex. CBT, medication
Serotonin is thought to be responsible for which aspects of depressive symptoms? - Answer
regulator is sleep
