NR 547 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027 PMHNP COM… EXAM
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NR 547 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 PMHNP
Comprehensive Exam-
Ready Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready 67 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document contains 67 exam-ready questions with pre-
provided correct answers, covering essential PMHNP knowledge. It is ideal for studying,
reviewing course material, and preparing for certification examinations. This resource
directly aligns with the needs of students seeking to solidify their understanding of
psychiatric-mental health nursing concepts.
TOPICS
Depressive & Bipolar Disorders Q1–Q18
Depression Assessment & Screening Tools Q19–Q33
Depression Guidelines & Statistics Q34–Q40
Depression in Older Adults Q41–Q48
Depression Etiology & Risk Factors Q49–Q57
Depression Treatment & Pharmacology Q58–Q67
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 67
When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression
RESPONSE
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 QUESTION 2 OF 67
Mood Disorders: Depression
RESPONSE
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
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 67
Depression: Anxious distress Modifier
RESPONSE
Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 67
Depression: Mixed features
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, RESPONSE
Simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much
and increased energy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 67
Depression: Melancholic features
RESPONSE
Severe depression with lack of response to something that used to bring pleasure and
associated with early morning awakening, worsened mood in the morning, major changes in
appetite, and feelings of guilt, agitation or sluggishness
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 67
Depression: Atypical features
RESPONSE
Depression that includes the ability to temporarily be cheered by happy events, increased
appetite, excessive need for sleep, sensitivity to rejection, and a heavy feeling in the arms or
legs
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 67
Depression: Psychotic Features
RESPONSE
Depression accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, which may involve personal
inadequacy or other negative themes
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 67
Depression: Catatonic Features
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 547 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 PMHNP
Comprehensive Exam-
Ready Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready 67 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document contains 67 exam-ready questions with pre-
provided correct answers, covering essential PMHNP knowledge. It is ideal for studying,
reviewing course material, and preparing for certification examinations. This resource
directly aligns with the needs of students seeking to solidify their understanding of
psychiatric-mental health nursing concepts.
TOPICS
Depressive & Bipolar Disorders Q1–Q18
Depression Assessment & Screening Tools Q19–Q33
Depression Guidelines & Statistics Q34–Q40
Depression in Older Adults Q41–Q48
Depression Etiology & Risk Factors Q49–Q57
Depression Treatment & Pharmacology Q58–Q67
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 67
When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression
RESPONSE
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 QUESTION 2 OF 67
Mood Disorders: Depression
RESPONSE
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
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 67
Depression: Anxious distress Modifier
RESPONSE
Depression with unusual restlessness or worry about possible events or loss of control
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 67
Depression: Mixed features
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, RESPONSE
Simultaneous depression and mania, which includes elevated self-esteem, talking too much
and increased energy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 67
Depression: Melancholic features
RESPONSE
Severe depression with lack of response to something that used to bring pleasure and
associated with early morning awakening, worsened mood in the morning, major changes in
appetite, and feelings of guilt, agitation or sluggishness
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 67
Depression: Atypical features
RESPONSE
Depression that includes the ability to temporarily be cheered by happy events, increased
appetite, excessive need for sleep, sensitivity to rejection, and a heavy feeling in the arms or
legs
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 67
Depression: Psychotic Features
RESPONSE
Depression accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, which may involve personal
inadequacy or other negative themes
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 67
Depression: Catatonic Features
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