RASMUSSEN: MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What are the common symptoms of Depression? correct answers1.
Anergia - lack of energy
2. Feelings of worthlessness
3. Lack of self-esteem
4. Guilt
5. Helplessness
6. Hopelessness
7. Anger and irritability
8. Changes in eating patterns
9. Changes in sleep patterns
10.Insomnia or hypersomnia
11.Changes in bowel habits (constipation)
12.No interest in sex
13.Chronic pain
14.Lack of concentration
15.Indecisiveness
Beck's Cognitive Triad (p. 199) correct answersBeck believed that three
automatic negative thoughts (cognitive triad) is responsible for the
development of depression.
What are the three negative thoughts of Beck's Cognitive Triad? correct
answers1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do
anything well; everyone else seems smarter."
16.A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up.
Look around, poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every
place you look."
17.The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self)
will continue: "It doesn't matter what you do; nothing ever gets better. I'll
be in this stupid job the rest of my life."
What questions should you ask to assess for the risk of suicide? correct
answers1. Ask directly - "Are you thinking of, or have you been thinking of
killing yourself?"
18.Ask if the person has a plan - "When you think about suicide, do you
have a way that you might do this?"
19.Determine the lethality of the plan (How detailed is the plan?
How lethal is the proposed method? Does the person have a gun?)
, 4.Gather information about risk factors (patient's age, sex,
medical problems, psychiatric problems, unemployment, lives
alone)
5. Is there is a history of a suicide attempt?
6. Consult with one or more professionals and collaboratively
develop a safety plan
7.If outpatient, assess the following - Is there someone that can stay with
the patient? Does the significant other have knowledge of the signs of
potential suicidal ideation? Is there a provision of safety resources?
High level of risk correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
-Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute precipitating
event protective factors not relevant
Suicidality:
-Potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong
intent or suicide rehearsal
Possible Interventions:
-Admission generally indicated unless a significant change reduces
risk. Suicide precautions
Moderate risk level for suicide correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
- Multiple risk factors, few protective factors
Suicidality:
- Suicidal ideation with plan, but no intent or behavior
Possible Interventions:
-Admission may be necessary depending on risk factors. Develop crisis
plan. Give emergency/crisis numbers
Low level of risk for suicide correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
- Modified risk factors, strong protective factors
Suicidality:
- Thoughts of death, no plan, intent or behavior
Possible Interventions:
- Outpatient referral, symptom reduction. Give emergency/ crisis
numbers
what are the most popular antidepressants? correct
answersSSRIs What medications are Selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
, (Can Lucy Play Like Pal Zoe)? correct answersCelexa, Lexapro, Prozac,
Luvox, Paxil, Zoloft
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Paroxetine (Paxil,
Pexeva) Sertraline
(Zoloft) Vilazodone
(Viibryd)
What are the side
effects of SSRIs?
correct answers1. A
headache
2. Nausea
3. Sleeplessness
4. Tremors or dizziness
5. Sexual problems
6. Agitation, jitteriness,
nervousness
7. Serotonin syndrome
8. Suicidal ideation
9. Weight gain
What are the tricyclic
antidepressants (ends
in "il)? correct
answers1. Elavil
10.Anafranil
11.Norpramin
12.Sinequan
13.Tofranil
14.Ludiomil
15.Vivactil
16.Surmontil
17.Asendin
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants? correct answers1.
Anticholinergic side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention,
blurred vision
18.Drowsiness
19.Sexual problems
What medications are MAOIs? correct answersIsocarboxazid
(Marplan) Phenelzine (Nardil)
Selegiline (Emsam)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
What are the common side effects of MAOIs? correct
answers1. Hypotension
20.Sedation, weakness, fatigue
21.Insomnia
22.Changes in cardiac rhythm
23.Muscle cramps
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
What are the common symptoms of Depression? correct answers1.
Anergia - lack of energy
2. Feelings of worthlessness
3. Lack of self-esteem
4. Guilt
5. Helplessness
6. Hopelessness
7. Anger and irritability
8. Changes in eating patterns
9. Changes in sleep patterns
10.Insomnia or hypersomnia
11.Changes in bowel habits (constipation)
12.No interest in sex
13.Chronic pain
14.Lack of concentration
15.Indecisiveness
Beck's Cognitive Triad (p. 199) correct answersBeck believed that three
automatic negative thoughts (cognitive triad) is responsible for the
development of depression.
What are the three negative thoughts of Beck's Cognitive Triad? correct
answers1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do
anything well; everyone else seems smarter."
16.A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up.
Look around, poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every
place you look."
17.The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self)
will continue: "It doesn't matter what you do; nothing ever gets better. I'll
be in this stupid job the rest of my life."
What questions should you ask to assess for the risk of suicide? correct
answers1. Ask directly - "Are you thinking of, or have you been thinking of
killing yourself?"
18.Ask if the person has a plan - "When you think about suicide, do you
have a way that you might do this?"
19.Determine the lethality of the plan (How detailed is the plan?
How lethal is the proposed method? Does the person have a gun?)
, 4.Gather information about risk factors (patient's age, sex,
medical problems, psychiatric problems, unemployment, lives
alone)
5. Is there is a history of a suicide attempt?
6. Consult with one or more professionals and collaboratively
develop a safety plan
7.If outpatient, assess the following - Is there someone that can stay with
the patient? Does the significant other have knowledge of the signs of
potential suicidal ideation? Is there a provision of safety resources?
High level of risk correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
-Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute precipitating
event protective factors not relevant
Suicidality:
-Potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong
intent or suicide rehearsal
Possible Interventions:
-Admission generally indicated unless a significant change reduces
risk. Suicide precautions
Moderate risk level for suicide correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
- Multiple risk factors, few protective factors
Suicidality:
- Suicidal ideation with plan, but no intent or behavior
Possible Interventions:
-Admission may be necessary depending on risk factors. Develop crisis
plan. Give emergency/crisis numbers
Low level of risk for suicide correct answersRisks/ Protective factor:
- Modified risk factors, strong protective factors
Suicidality:
- Thoughts of death, no plan, intent or behavior
Possible Interventions:
- Outpatient referral, symptom reduction. Give emergency/ crisis
numbers
what are the most popular antidepressants? correct
answersSSRIs What medications are Selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
, (Can Lucy Play Like Pal Zoe)? correct answersCelexa, Lexapro, Prozac,
Luvox, Paxil, Zoloft
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Paroxetine (Paxil,
Pexeva) Sertraline
(Zoloft) Vilazodone
(Viibryd)
What are the side
effects of SSRIs?
correct answers1. A
headache
2. Nausea
3. Sleeplessness
4. Tremors or dizziness
5. Sexual problems
6. Agitation, jitteriness,
nervousness
7. Serotonin syndrome
8. Suicidal ideation
9. Weight gain
What are the tricyclic
antidepressants (ends
in "il)? correct
answers1. Elavil
10.Anafranil
11.Norpramin
12.Sinequan
13.Tofranil
14.Ludiomil
15.Vivactil
16.Surmontil
17.Asendin
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants? correct answers1.
Anticholinergic side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention,
blurred vision
18.Drowsiness
19.Sexual problems
What medications are MAOIs? correct answersIsocarboxazid
(Marplan) Phenelzine (Nardil)
Selegiline (Emsam)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
What are the common side effects of MAOIs? correct
answers1. Hypotension
20.Sedation, weakness, fatigue
21.Insomnia
22.Changes in cardiac rhythm
23.Muscle cramps
