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1. When do you Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a
consider Unipo- history of one or more major depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of
lar versus Bipolar mania (table 1) or hypomania
depression
2. Geriatric Depres- Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more
sion Scale (GDS) suggests depression.
Self-reporting tool that may be used to diagnose and treat depression
3. Geriatric Depres- The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a self-report measure of depression in
sion Scale older adults. Users respond in a "Yes/No" format. The GDS was originally devel-
oped 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
4. Geriatric Depres- he GDS may be used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively
sion Scale: Tar- impaired older adults. It has been extensively used in community, acute care, and
geted Population long-term care settings.
5. Geriatric Depres- Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated of the 15
sion Scale (GDS): items, 10 indicated the presence of depression when answered positively, while
Score 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 com-
plaints; (No Treatment)
5-8 indicate mild depression; (Pharmacologic or psychotherapeutic treatment
may be indicated
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Base treatment on duration of symptoms and functional impairment
9-11 indicate moderate depression; (Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or com-
bination treatment indicated)
12-15 indicate severe depression.(Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combi-
nation treatment indicated
6. Geriatric Depres- The presence of depression warrants prompt intervention and treatment. The GDS
sion Scale (GDS): may be used to monitor depression over time in all clinical settings.
Indication for In-
tervention Any positive score above 5 on the GDS Short Form should prompt an in-depth
psychological assessment and evaluation for suicidality.
7. Patient Health A brief 9-item self-report questionnaire used as a screening tool to assess severity
Questionnaire of depression; widely used by health care providers, in validity is well established,
[PHQ-9] particularly for identifying severe depression.
8. The Beck De- Widely used to screen for depression and to measure behavioral manifestations
pression Inven- and severity of depression.
tory (BDI)
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.
9. Center for Epi- Designed for use in the general population and is now used as a screener for
demiologic Stud- depression in primary care settings.
ies Depression
Scale (CES-D) It includes 20 self-report items, scored on a 4-point scale, which measure major
dimensions of depression experienced in the past week.
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tions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
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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.
10. EQ-5D 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.
11. Hamilton De-
pression Rating
Scale (HAM-D)
12. Mood Disorders: Sadness, lethargy, inactivity and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
Depression Genetic link
Behavioral changes: slower motor reactions
Cognitive changes: cognitive distortions
Physical changes: alters immune functioning
13. PQ9 Scores Depression Severity
5 - 9Mild
10 - 14Moderate
15 - 19Moderately Severe
20 - 27Severe
scores current depression severity and to follow up treatment response.
14. Depression: Anx- Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of
ious distress control
Modifier
tions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ijtl4i
1. When do you Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a
consider Unipo- history of one or more major depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of
lar versus Bipolar mania (table 1) or hypomania
depression
2. Geriatric Depres- Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more
sion Scale (GDS) suggests depression.
Self-reporting tool that may be used to diagnose and treat depression
3. Geriatric Depres- The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a self-report measure of depression in
sion Scale older adults. Users respond in a "Yes/No" format. The GDS was originally devel-
oped 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
4. Geriatric Depres- he GDS may be used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively
sion Scale: Tar- impaired older adults. It has been extensively used in community, acute care, and
geted Population long-term care settings.
5. Geriatric Depres- Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combination treatment indicated of the 15
sion Scale (GDS): items, 10 indicated the presence of depression when answered positively, while
Score 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 com-
plaints; (No Treatment)
5-8 indicate mild depression; (Pharmacologic or psychotherapeutic treatment
may be indicated
, NR547 / NR 547 Final Study Guide – PMHNP EXAM (updated 2025) Que
tions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
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Base treatment on duration of symptoms and functional impairment
9-11 indicate moderate depression; (Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or com-
bination treatment indicated)
12-15 indicate severe depression.(Pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, or combi-
nation treatment indicated
6. Geriatric Depres- The presence of depression warrants prompt intervention and treatment. The GDS
sion Scale (GDS): may be used to monitor depression over time in all clinical settings.
Indication for In-
tervention Any positive score above 5 on the GDS Short Form should prompt an in-depth
psychological assessment and evaluation for suicidality.
7. Patient Health A brief 9-item self-report questionnaire used as a screening tool to assess severity
Questionnaire of depression; widely used by health care providers, in validity is well established,
[PHQ-9] particularly for identifying severe depression.
8. The Beck De- Widely used to screen for depression and to measure behavioral manifestations
pression Inven- and severity of depression.
tory (BDI)
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.
9. Center for Epi- Designed for use in the general population and is now used as a screener for
demiologic Stud- depression in primary care settings.
ies Depression
Scale (CES-D) It includes 20 self-report items, scored on a 4-point scale, which measure major
dimensions of depression experienced in the past week.
, NR547 / NR 547 Final Study Guide – PMHNP EXAM (updated 2025) Que
tions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
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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.
10. EQ-5D 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.
11. Hamilton De-
pression Rating
Scale (HAM-D)
12. Mood Disorders: Sadness, lethargy, inactivity and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
Depression Genetic link
Behavioral changes: slower motor reactions
Cognitive changes: cognitive distortions
Physical changes: alters immune functioning
13. PQ9 Scores Depression Severity
5 - 9Mild
10 - 14Moderate
15 - 19Moderately Severe
20 - 27Severe
scores current depression severity and to follow up treatment response.
14. Depression: Anx- Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of
ious distress control
Modifier
