FINAL NE 547 2026/2027 Exam
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Give me the full diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder or Unipolar
depression - ANSWER ✔✔The occurrence of at least ONE major
episode of major depression laating at least TWO WEEKS plus 5 or
more of the following symptoms:
Give me the 5 plus symptoms that have to be present to diagnose a
patient with depression - ANSWER ✔✔Feeling low most days,
anhedonia, substantial significant weight loss, change in appetite,
fidgeting, random movement, pacing
decreased energy
sense of guilt or WORTHLESSNESS
,lack of ability to focus/make decisions
repeated thoughts of suicide
Patients may describe their MDD symptoms such as: feeling hopeless,
feeling blue, reduced difficulty finishing tasks, less motivation to start
projects, agonizing emotional pain. Physically they may have
psychmotor retardation( no or little spontaneous movement), decreased
rate/volume of speech, single worded responses. Psychomotor agitation
(hang wringing, hair pulling, pacing, fidgeting) - ANSWER ✔✔
Name some neurovégétative sx of depression - ANSWER
✔✔fatigue, low energy, inattention, insomnia, early morning awakenings,
low libido, menstrual abnormalities, depression worse in the AM,
What are REVERSED neurovegatative sx? - ANSWER
✔✔INCREASED appetite
weight gain
Some other sx of depression may be: non delusional rumination of loss,
guilt, failure suicide and death. Negative views of themselves
Cognitively they can have the inability to concentrate & memory
difficulties - ANSWER ✔✔
,Tell me about the SEVERITIES of MDD. - ANSWER ✔✔Mild-
intensity of sx are manageable w/ minimal impairment functioning. The
pt has a few sx beyond required for diagnosis
Mod-The # of sx, intensity & impairment of functioning is between
mild/severe
Severe-Sx are unmanageable, distressing & they interfere with
functioning & BEYOND what is required for diagnosis
Lets review Specifiers of MDD OR UNIPOLAR depression -
ANSWER ✔✔
This specifier consists of delusions & hallucinations or other psychotic sx
present. It also has a low prognosis - ANSWER ✔✔MDD with
psychotic features
This specifier consists of 3+ manic/hypomanic sx during the depressive
episode (OCCURING ALL AT THE SAMEEE TIME NOT ONE AFTER
THE OTHER). If this occurs independently they you need to diagnose
the patient with bipolar disorder - ANSWER ✔✔MDD w/ mixed
features
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, This MDD specifier will have some atypical sx such as reverse
neurovegatative sx : OVEREAT, OVERSLEEP. Some people will have a
comorbid anxiety, substance abuse, somatic disorder, hyposomnia,
leaden paralysis, rejection sensitivity) Usually its a younger onset -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD with atypical features
This specifier occurs during pregnancy & or up to 4 weeks post partum -
ANSWER ✔✔Peripartum onset MDD
This MDD specifier will have 2+ symptoms of anxiety. It HAS TO BE
PRESENT FOR THIS DX (restlessness, worry, fear of losing control) -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD with anxious distress
This MDD specifier usually occurs during a specific season like Winter.
These patients usually do well with light therapy for treatment -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD seasonal pattern or seasonal depression
This MDD specifier has sx of SEVERE ANHEDONIA, early morning
awakenings, weight loss, PROFOUND FEELINGS OF guilt over trivial
events, psychomotor disturbance. This is usually characterized by
autonomic nervous system changes and endocrine functions
(anorexia/weight loss). Pts have to have 3+ of above symptoms to be
considered this specifier - ANSWER ✔✔MDD with Melancholic
features
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
Give me the full diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder or Unipolar
depression - ANSWER ✔✔The occurrence of at least ONE major
episode of major depression laating at least TWO WEEKS plus 5 or
more of the following symptoms:
Give me the 5 plus symptoms that have to be present to diagnose a
patient with depression - ANSWER ✔✔Feeling low most days,
anhedonia, substantial significant weight loss, change in appetite,
fidgeting, random movement, pacing
decreased energy
sense of guilt or WORTHLESSNESS
,lack of ability to focus/make decisions
repeated thoughts of suicide
Patients may describe their MDD symptoms such as: feeling hopeless,
feeling blue, reduced difficulty finishing tasks, less motivation to start
projects, agonizing emotional pain. Physically they may have
psychmotor retardation( no or little spontaneous movement), decreased
rate/volume of speech, single worded responses. Psychomotor agitation
(hang wringing, hair pulling, pacing, fidgeting) - ANSWER ✔✔
Name some neurovégétative sx of depression - ANSWER
✔✔fatigue, low energy, inattention, insomnia, early morning awakenings,
low libido, menstrual abnormalities, depression worse in the AM,
What are REVERSED neurovegatative sx? - ANSWER
✔✔INCREASED appetite
weight gain
Some other sx of depression may be: non delusional rumination of loss,
guilt, failure suicide and death. Negative views of themselves
Cognitively they can have the inability to concentrate & memory
difficulties - ANSWER ✔✔
,Tell me about the SEVERITIES of MDD. - ANSWER ✔✔Mild-
intensity of sx are manageable w/ minimal impairment functioning. The
pt has a few sx beyond required for diagnosis
Mod-The # of sx, intensity & impairment of functioning is between
mild/severe
Severe-Sx are unmanageable, distressing & they interfere with
functioning & BEYOND what is required for diagnosis
Lets review Specifiers of MDD OR UNIPOLAR depression -
ANSWER ✔✔
This specifier consists of delusions & hallucinations or other psychotic sx
present. It also has a low prognosis - ANSWER ✔✔MDD with
psychotic features
This specifier consists of 3+ manic/hypomanic sx during the depressive
episode (OCCURING ALL AT THE SAMEEE TIME NOT ONE AFTER
THE OTHER). If this occurs independently they you need to diagnose
the patient with bipolar disorder - ANSWER ✔✔MDD w/ mixed
features
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
COPYRIGHT©PERALSARAHROSA 2026/2027. YEAR PUBLISHED PRIVACY
COMPANY REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
NUMBER: ALL RIGHTS
619652435. RESERVED
TERMS OF USE.
2026. PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, This MDD specifier will have some atypical sx such as reverse
neurovegatative sx : OVEREAT, OVERSLEEP. Some people will have a
comorbid anxiety, substance abuse, somatic disorder, hyposomnia,
leaden paralysis, rejection sensitivity) Usually its a younger onset -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD with atypical features
This specifier occurs during pregnancy & or up to 4 weeks post partum -
ANSWER ✔✔Peripartum onset MDD
This MDD specifier will have 2+ symptoms of anxiety. It HAS TO BE
PRESENT FOR THIS DX (restlessness, worry, fear of losing control) -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD with anxious distress
This MDD specifier usually occurs during a specific season like Winter.
These patients usually do well with light therapy for treatment -
ANSWER ✔✔MDD seasonal pattern or seasonal depression
This MDD specifier has sx of SEVERE ANHEDONIA, early morning
awakenings, weight loss, PROFOUND FEELINGS OF guilt over trivial
events, psychomotor disturbance. This is usually characterized by
autonomic nervous system changes and endocrine functions
(anorexia/weight loss). Pts have to have 3+ of above symptoms to be
considered this specifier - ANSWER ✔✔MDD with Melancholic
features
