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NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST WITH HIGH PASSING
RATE| AGRADE
What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - (answer)- Screen
for mental health issues
- Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs
- Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe
mental disorders
- From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases
Sharing patient info (ex: meds used)
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
about PHQ2
- what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring - (answer)- Screens for
MDD
- It is the first two questions of the PHQ9
- In the last two week, have you been feeling these (not at all, several days, more
than half the day, nearly everyday):
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
- Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Scoring:
A single yes or score >3 (out of 0-6) = possible clinical depression ⇒ due the PHQ9
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If the pt screens (+) ⇒ continue to eval with the PHQ9
about PHQ9
- what its used for, questions, scoring - (answer)Used for screening, diagnosing,
and treating
- It asks about functioning impairments which is needed for the DSM-based
diagnosis
Includes asking about suicide or hurting self
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
Scoring:
0-27 available
0-4: Minimal/none
Monitor; may not require treatment
5-9: Mild
Use clinical judgment; follow-up in one month
10-14: Moderate
Use clinical judgment; may need meds if functionally impaired
15-19: Moderately Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
20-27: Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
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What is the appropriate initiation dose for fluoxetine for adults and geriatric
adults? - (answer)20mg PO once daily in the AM
- May ↑ daily dose after several weeks if inadequate response
- Full therapeutic effect may be delayed 4 weeks or longer
- Max dose: 80mg/day
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
What labs would be appropriate to draw if you initiate fluoxetine in a geriatric
patient? - (answer)Sodium levels
- Baseline screening & after 3-4 weeks in high-risk patients (> 65yrs, previous hx of
antidepressant-induced hyponatremia, low body weight, concomitant use of
thiazides or other hyponatremia-inducing agents)
- monitor regularly in the elderly
What are potential side effects of SSRI medications?
- what are the common SSRIs, LEAP of them, and zoloft AE - (answer)Common
SSRIs:
Lexapro, celexa, paxil, zoloft, prozac
L = decreased libido and sleep
E = Neutral effect on energy
A = neural effect on addiction
P = celexa may stop working after awhile (increase or switch)
NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST WITH HIGH PASSING
RATE| AGRADE
What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - (answer)- Screen
for mental health issues
- Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs
- Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe
mental disorders
- From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases
Sharing patient info (ex: meds used)
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
about PHQ2
- what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring - (answer)- Screens for
MDD
- It is the first two questions of the PHQ9
- In the last two week, have you been feeling these (not at all, several days, more
than half the day, nearly everyday):
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
- Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Scoring:
A single yes or score >3 (out of 0-6) = possible clinical depression ⇒ due the PHQ9
, 2
If the pt screens (+) ⇒ continue to eval with the PHQ9
about PHQ9
- what its used for, questions, scoring - (answer)Used for screening, diagnosing,
and treating
- It asks about functioning impairments which is needed for the DSM-based
diagnosis
Includes asking about suicide or hurting self
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
Scoring:
0-27 available
0-4: Minimal/none
Monitor; may not require treatment
5-9: Mild
Use clinical judgment; follow-up in one month
10-14: Moderate
Use clinical judgment; may need meds if functionally impaired
15-19: Moderately Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
20-27: Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
, 3
What is the appropriate initiation dose for fluoxetine for adults and geriatric
adults? - (answer)20mg PO once daily in the AM
- May ↑ daily dose after several weeks if inadequate response
- Full therapeutic effect may be delayed 4 weeks or longer
- Max dose: 80mg/day
law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledge. In this essay, we will explore the nature of exams in business, law, and mathematics, their format,
What labs would be appropriate to draw if you initiate fluoxetine in a geriatric
patient? - (answer)Sodium levels
- Baseline screening & after 3-4 weeks in high-risk patients (> 65yrs, previous hx of
antidepressant-induced hyponatremia, low body weight, concomitant use of
thiazides or other hyponatremia-inducing agents)
- monitor regularly in the elderly
What are potential side effects of SSRI medications?
- what are the common SSRIs, LEAP of them, and zoloft AE - (answer)Common
SSRIs:
Lexapro, celexa, paxil, zoloft, prozac
L = decreased libido and sleep
E = Neutral effect on energy
A = neural effect on addiction
P = celexa may stop working after awhile (increase or switch)
