N244 TEST 2 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mood Disorders: 2 ends of spectrum - ....ANSWER ...-depression (lowest)
hypomania (middle)
mania (highest above hypomania)
Mood Disorders: Mania - ....ANSWER ...-over the top energetic (bipolar)
Mood Disorders: Depression may be comorbid with the following -
....ANSWER ...--anxiety disorders
-psychotic disorders (schizophrenia)
-substance use disorders: can have substance induced mood disorder
-eating disorders
-personality disorders
Mood Disorders: Clients w/ depression are at high risk for suicidality especially if
the client has: - ....ANSWER ...-- family history of suicide attempts
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,-anxiety disorder
-panic attacks
-poor self esteem
-lack of social support
-chronic medical condition
Mood Disorders: MDD: single/recurrent depressive episodes clients w/
depression have symptoms everyday for 2 WEEKS including: -
....ANSWER ...--depressive mood
-insomnia/hypersomnia
-indecisiveness
-suicidal ideation
-suicide attempts
-increased or decreased motor activity (psychomotor retardation)
-inability to feel pleasure: anhedonia
-wt changes
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: MDD with psychotic features -
....ANSWER ...-may experience auditory hallucinations and delusions
-
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,Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: MDD with Postpartum onset -
....ANSWER ...--begins 4 weeks after childbirth
-may include delusions
-puts infant at high risk
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: seasonal characteristics -
....ANSWER ...-SAD
-occurs during winter
-may be treated with light therapy
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: Dysthymic Disorder -
....ANSWER ...-- milder form of depression w/ early onset
-begins in childhood or adolesence
-lasts at least 2 years in length for adults
- contains at least 3 clinical findings of depression
-may turn into MDD later on
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: Premenstrual disorder -
....ANSWER ...-PMDD
-associated w/ leutal phase of menstrual cycle
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, -emotional lability + persistent or severe anger
Assessments for depression: 2 Major things to look for - ....ANSWER ...--
family history
-previous personal history
-(understanding that in elderly patients, depression can look like dementia): like
memory loss, confusion, etc.
-
Assessments for depression: In children and adolescents - ....ANSWER ...--
this age range can have comorbid conditions and may meet the criteria for more
than 1 mental health disorder
Assessments for depression: Characteristics of good mental health in children -
....ANSWER ...--ability to interpret reality
-positive self concept
-ability to cope w/ stress and anxiety in age appropriate way
-mastery of developmental tasks
ability to express oneself spontaneously and creatively
-ability to develop and maintain satisfying relationships
Depression Manifestations in Children: - ....ANSWER ...--feelings of sadness
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ANSWERS
Mood Disorders: 2 ends of spectrum - ....ANSWER ...-depression (lowest)
hypomania (middle)
mania (highest above hypomania)
Mood Disorders: Mania - ....ANSWER ...-over the top energetic (bipolar)
Mood Disorders: Depression may be comorbid with the following -
....ANSWER ...--anxiety disorders
-psychotic disorders (schizophrenia)
-substance use disorders: can have substance induced mood disorder
-eating disorders
-personality disorders
Mood Disorders: Clients w/ depression are at high risk for suicidality especially if
the client has: - ....ANSWER ...-- family history of suicide attempts
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,-anxiety disorder
-panic attacks
-poor self esteem
-lack of social support
-chronic medical condition
Mood Disorders: MDD: single/recurrent depressive episodes clients w/
depression have symptoms everyday for 2 WEEKS including: -
....ANSWER ...--depressive mood
-insomnia/hypersomnia
-indecisiveness
-suicidal ideation
-suicide attempts
-increased or decreased motor activity (psychomotor retardation)
-inability to feel pleasure: anhedonia
-wt changes
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: MDD with psychotic features -
....ANSWER ...-may experience auditory hallucinations and delusions
-
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,Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: MDD with Postpartum onset -
....ANSWER ...--begins 4 weeks after childbirth
-may include delusions
-puts infant at high risk
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: seasonal characteristics -
....ANSWER ...-SAD
-occurs during winter
-may be treated with light therapy
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: Dysthymic Disorder -
....ANSWER ...-- milder form of depression w/ early onset
-begins in childhood or adolesence
-lasts at least 2 years in length for adults
- contains at least 3 clinical findings of depression
-may turn into MDD later on
Mood Disorders: Different types of depression: Premenstrual disorder -
....ANSWER ...-PMDD
-associated w/ leutal phase of menstrual cycle
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, -emotional lability + persistent or severe anger
Assessments for depression: 2 Major things to look for - ....ANSWER ...--
family history
-previous personal history
-(understanding that in elderly patients, depression can look like dementia): like
memory loss, confusion, etc.
-
Assessments for depression: In children and adolescents - ....ANSWER ...--
this age range can have comorbid conditions and may meet the criteria for more
than 1 mental health disorder
Assessments for depression: Characteristics of good mental health in children -
....ANSWER ...--ability to interpret reality
-positive self concept
-ability to cope w/ stress and anxiety in age appropriate way
-mastery of developmental tasks
ability to express oneself spontaneously and creatively
-ability to develop and maintain satisfying relationships
Depression Manifestations in Children: - ....ANSWER ...--feelings of sadness
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