NUR676
Primary Care for Mental Health
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for a patient
with moderate Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
a) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
b) Antidepressant medication
c) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
d) Lifestyle changes
Correct Answer: b) Antidepressant medication
Rationale: According to current guidelines, the first-line treatment
for moderate MDD is antidepressant medication, as it has been
shown to be effective in improving symptoms.
2. True/False: Bipolar disorder can be effectively managed with
psychotherapy alone.
Answer: False
Rationale: While psychotherapy is an important component in
managing bipolar disorder, medication is typically necessary to
control the mood swings associated with the condition.
3. Fill-in-the-blank: The ________ scale is commonly used to
assess the severity of anxiety symptoms.
Correct Answer: Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
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, Rationale: The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale is a widely used
clinician-administered questionnaire that helps to quantify the
severity of an anxiety disorder.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common side effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
a) Dry mouth
b) Insomnia
c) Weight gain
d) Hypertension
Correct Answers: a) Dry mouth, b) Insomnia, c) Weight gain
Rationale: Dry mouth, insomnia, and weight gain are common
side effects of SSRIs, while hypertension is not typically associated
with this class of medication.
5. True/False: Schizophrenia is primarily characterized by positive
symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.
Answer: True
Rationale: Schizophrenia is often characterized by positive
symptoms, which are an excess or distortion of normal functions,
such as delusions and hallucinations.
© SNHU 2024/2025
Primary Care for Mental Health
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
© SNHU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for a patient
with moderate Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
a) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
b) Antidepressant medication
c) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
d) Lifestyle changes
Correct Answer: b) Antidepressant medication
Rationale: According to current guidelines, the first-line treatment
for moderate MDD is antidepressant medication, as it has been
shown to be effective in improving symptoms.
2. True/False: Bipolar disorder can be effectively managed with
psychotherapy alone.
Answer: False
Rationale: While psychotherapy is an important component in
managing bipolar disorder, medication is typically necessary to
control the mood swings associated with the condition.
3. Fill-in-the-blank: The ________ scale is commonly used to
assess the severity of anxiety symptoms.
Correct Answer: Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
© SNHU 2024/2025
, Rationale: The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale is a widely used
clinician-administered questionnaire that helps to quantify the
severity of an anxiety disorder.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common side effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
a) Dry mouth
b) Insomnia
c) Weight gain
d) Hypertension
Correct Answers: a) Dry mouth, b) Insomnia, c) Weight gain
Rationale: Dry mouth, insomnia, and weight gain are common
side effects of SSRIs, while hypertension is not typically associated
with this class of medication.
5. True/False: Schizophrenia is primarily characterized by positive
symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.
Answer: True
Rationale: Schizophrenia is often characterized by positive
symptoms, which are an excess or distortion of normal functions,
such as delusions and hallucinations.
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