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MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
• Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common symptom
observed in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
a. “I’m so restless. I can’t seem to sit still.”
b. “I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college.”
c. “I’m not trying to diet, but I’ve lost about 5 pounds in the past 5 months.”
d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I’m always up by 3 a.m. and can’t go back to
sleep.”
• Which assessment question asked by the nurse demonstrates an
understanding of comorbid mental health conditions associated with major
depressive disorder? Select all that apply.
a. “Do rules apply to you?”
b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”
c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”
d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
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e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
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• Which nursing intervention focuses on managing a common characteristic of
major depressive disorder associated with the older population?
a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.
b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.
c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.
d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major
depression in a lifetime.
• Which characteristic identified during an assessment serves to support a
diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? Select all that apply.
a. Female
b. 7 years old
c. Comorbid autism diagnosis
d. Outbursts occur at least once a week
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e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school
• Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major depressive
disorder?
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Crohn’s disease
• Tammy, a 28-year-old with major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa, is ready for discharge from the county hospital after 2 weeks of
inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking citalopram (Celexa) and reports that it
has made her feel more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia
nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
NURS 1142
MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
• Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common symptom
observed in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
a. “I’m so restless. I can’t seem to sit still.”
b. “I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college.”
c. “I’m not trying to diet, but I’ve lost about 5 pounds in the past 5 months.”
d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I’m always up by 3 a.m. and can’t go back to
sleep.”
• Which assessment question asked by the nurse demonstrates an
understanding of comorbid mental health conditions associated with major
depressive disorder? Select all that apply.
a. “Do rules apply to you?”
b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”
c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”
d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
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e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
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• Which nursing intervention focuses on managing a common characteristic of
major depressive disorder associated with the older population?
a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.
b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.
c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.
d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major
depression in a lifetime.
• Which characteristic identified during an assessment serves to support a
diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? Select all that apply.
a. Female
b. 7 years old
c. Comorbid autism diagnosis
d. Outbursts occur at least once a week
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e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school
• Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major depressive
disorder?
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Crohn’s disease
• Tammy, a 28-year-old with major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa, is ready for discharge from the county hospital after 2 weeks of
inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking citalopram (Celexa) and reports that it
has made her feel more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia
nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
