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NR 547 Final Study Guide –
PMHNP 2026|Actual Questions And
Verified Answers
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - correct-answer - This mood
disorder in children includes chronic and severe irritability and anger with
frequent extreme temper outbursts. This disorder typically develops into
depressive disorder or anxiety disorder during the teen years or adulthood.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) - correct-answer - Less severe but
more chronic form of depression. While it's usually not disabling, persistent
depressive disorder can prevent you from functioning normally in your daily
routine and from living life to its fullest.
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Depressed mood, for more days than not, for ≥2 years. Impairment compared
with major depressive disorder may be less severe. During the 2 years, the patient
has never been without symptoms for more than 2 months at a time.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - correct-answer - Depression
symptoms associated with hormone changes that begin a week before and
improve within a few days after the onset of your period, and are minimal or gone
after completion of your period.
Depression Prevalence in older adults - correct-answer - Depression is the second
leading cause of disability in older adults after cardiovascular disease and impacts
around 7% of the geriatric population
Biologic factors, including changes in brain structure and neurotransmitters after
a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or with a neurodegenerative disease such as
Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, may increase the risk of depression. Examine
the image below for additional risk factors.
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Depression in Older Adults - correct-answer - Depression is the second leading
cause of disability in older adults after cardiovascular disease and impacts around
7% of the geriatric population.
Depression often presents as a comorbidity with other physical or cognitive
disease processes in older adults and may present differently than in adolescents
or younger adults.
Depression risk factors - correct-answer - Chronic illness
Disability/ loss of mobility
Change in living situation
Role transitions
Loss of independence
Bereavement
Economic hardships
NR 547 Final Study Guide –
PMHNP 2026|Actual Questions And
Verified Answers
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - correct-answer - This mood
disorder in children includes chronic and severe irritability and anger with
frequent extreme temper outbursts. This disorder typically develops into
depressive disorder or anxiety disorder during the teen years or adulthood.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) - correct-answer - Less severe but
more chronic form of depression. While it's usually not disabling, persistent
depressive disorder can prevent you from functioning normally in your daily
routine and from living life to its fullest.
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Depressed mood, for more days than not, for ≥2 years. Impairment compared
with major depressive disorder may be less severe. During the 2 years, the patient
has never been without symptoms for more than 2 months at a time.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - correct-answer - Depression
symptoms associated with hormone changes that begin a week before and
improve within a few days after the onset of your period, and are minimal or gone
after completion of your period.
Depression Prevalence in older adults - correct-answer - Depression is the second
leading cause of disability in older adults after cardiovascular disease and impacts
around 7% of the geriatric population
Biologic factors, including changes in brain structure and neurotransmitters after
a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or with a neurodegenerative disease such as
Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, may increase the risk of depression. Examine
the image below for additional risk factors.
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Depression in Older Adults - correct-answer - Depression is the second leading
cause of disability in older adults after cardiovascular disease and impacts around
7% of the geriatric population.
Depression often presents as a comorbidity with other physical or cognitive
disease processes in older adults and may present differently than in adolescents
or younger adults.
Depression risk factors - correct-answer - Chronic illness
Disability/ loss of mobility
Change in living situation
Role transitions
Loss of independence
Bereavement
Economic hardships
