NR 547 Final Study Guide - PMHNP – UPDATED Questions with
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NR 547 Final Study Guide - PMHNP
Study Questions and Answers
Q1 When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression
A Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a history of one or more major
depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of mania (table 1) or hypomania
Q2 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
A Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression.
Self-reporting tool that may be used to diagnose and treat depression
Q3 Geriatric Depression Scale
A The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a self-report measure of depression in older adults. Users respond in a
"Yes/No" format. The GDS was originally developed as a 30 item instrument. Since this version proved both
time-consuming and difficult for some patients to complete, a 15-item version was developed. The shortened form
(GDS-S) is comprised of 15 items chosen from the Geriatric Depression Scale-Long Form (GDS-L). These 15 items
were chosen because of their high correlation with depressive symptoms in previous validation studies
Q4 Geriatric Depression Scale: Targeted Population
A he GDS may be used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively impaired older adults. It has been
extensively used in community, acute care, and long term care settings.
Q5 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Score
A Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated of the 15 items, 10 indicated the presence of
depression when answered positively, while the rest (question numbers 1, 5, 7, 11, 13) indicated depression when
answered negatively. Scores of 0-4 are considered normal, depending on age, education, and complaints; (No
Treatment) 5-8 indicate mild depression; (Pharmacologic or psychotherapeutic treatment may be indicated Base
treatment on duration of symptoms and functional impairment 9-11 indicate moderate depression; (Pharmacologic,
psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated) 12-15 indicate severe depression.(Pharmacologic,
psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated
Q6 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Indication for Intervention
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, A The presence of depression warrants prompt intervention and treatment. The GDS may be used to monitor
depression over time in all clinical settings. Any positive score above 5 on the GDS Short Form should prompt an
in-depth psychological assessment and evaluation for suicidality.
Q7 Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]
A A brief 9-item self-report questionnaire used as a screening tool to assess severity of depression; widely used by
health care providers, in validity is well established, particularly for identifying severe depression.
Q8 The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
A Widely used to screen for depression and to measure behavioral manifestations and severity of depression. The
BDI can be used for ages 13 to 80. The inventory contains 21 self-report items which individuals complete using
multiple choice response formats. The BDI takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Validity and reliability of the
BDI has been tested across populations, worldwide.
Q9 Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
A Designed for use in the general population and is now used as a screener for depression in primary care settings. It
includes 20 self-report items, scored on a 4-point scale, which measure major dimensions of depression
experienced in the past week. The CES-D can be used for children as young as 6 and through older adulthood. It
has been tested across gender and cultural populations and maintains consistent validity and reliability. The scale
takes about 20 minutes to administer, including scoring.
Q10 EQ-5D
A The EQ-5D is a standardized, non-disease specific instrument for describing and evaluating health-related quality of
life. The instrument measures quality of life in five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort
and anxiety/depression.
Q11 Mood Disorders: Depression
A Sadness, lethargy, inactivity and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Genetic link Behavioral changes:
slower motor reactions Cognitive changes: cognitive distortions Physical changes: alters immune functioning
Q12 PQ9 Scores
A Depression Severity 5 - 9Mild 10 - 14Moderate 15 - 19Moderately Severe 20 - 27Severe scores current depression
severity and to follow up treatment response.
Q13 Depression: Anxious distress Modifier
A Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control
Q14 Depression: Mixed features
A Simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much and increased energy
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100% Verified Answers
Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 547
NR 547 Final Study Guide - PMHNP
Study Questions and Answers
Q1 When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression
A Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a history of one or more major
depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of mania (table 1) or hypomania
Q2 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
A Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression.
Self-reporting tool that may be used to diagnose and treat depression
Q3 Geriatric Depression Scale
A The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a self-report measure of depression in older adults. Users respond in a
"Yes/No" format. The GDS was originally developed as a 30 item instrument. Since this version proved both
time-consuming and difficult for some patients to complete, a 15-item version was developed. The shortened form
(GDS-S) is comprised of 15 items chosen from the Geriatric Depression Scale-Long Form (GDS-L). These 15 items
were chosen because of their high correlation with depressive symptoms in previous validation studies
Q4 Geriatric Depression Scale: Targeted Population
A he GDS may be used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively impaired older adults. It has been
extensively used in community, acute care, and long term care settings.
Q5 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Score
A Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated of the 15 items, 10 indicated the presence of
depression when answered positively, while the rest (question numbers 1, 5, 7, 11, 13) indicated depression when
answered negatively. Scores of 0-4 are considered normal, depending on age, education, and complaints; (No
Treatment) 5-8 indicate mild depression; (Pharmacologic or psychotherapeutic treatment may be indicated Base
treatment on duration of symptoms and functional impairment 9-11 indicate moderate depression; (Pharmacologic,
psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated) 12-15 indicate severe depression.(Pharmacologic,
psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated
Q6 Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Indication for Intervention
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, A The presence of depression warrants prompt intervention and treatment. The GDS may be used to monitor
depression over time in all clinical settings. Any positive score above 5 on the GDS Short Form should prompt an
in-depth psychological assessment and evaluation for suicidality.
Q7 Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]
A A brief 9-item self-report questionnaire used as a screening tool to assess severity of depression; widely used by
health care providers, in validity is well established, particularly for identifying severe depression.
Q8 The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
A Widely used to screen for depression and to measure behavioral manifestations and severity of depression. The
BDI can be used for ages 13 to 80. The inventory contains 21 self-report items which individuals complete using
multiple choice response formats. The BDI takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Validity and reliability of the
BDI has been tested across populations, worldwide.
Q9 Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
A Designed for use in the general population and is now used as a screener for depression in primary care settings. It
includes 20 self-report items, scored on a 4-point scale, which measure major dimensions of depression
experienced in the past week. The CES-D can be used for children as young as 6 and through older adulthood. It
has been tested across gender and cultural populations and maintains consistent validity and reliability. The scale
takes about 20 minutes to administer, including scoring.
Q10 EQ-5D
A The EQ-5D is a standardized, non-disease specific instrument for describing and evaluating health-related quality of
life. The instrument measures quality of life in five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort
and anxiety/depression.
Q11 Mood Disorders: Depression
A Sadness, lethargy, inactivity and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Genetic link Behavioral changes:
slower motor reactions Cognitive changes: cognitive distortions Physical changes: alters immune functioning
Q12 PQ9 Scores
A Depression Severity 5 - 9Mild 10 - 14Moderate 15 - 19Moderately Severe 20 - 27Severe scores current depression
severity and to follow up treatment response.
Q13 Depression: Anxious distress Modifier
A Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control
Q14 Depression: Mixed features
A Simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much and increased energy
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