NU 309
Mental Health Nursing
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Acetylcholine
- C) Serotonin
- D) GABA
Correct ANS: C) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in
mood regulation, and its imbalance is primarily linked with
depressive disorders.
2. Which therapeutic approach focuses on modifying
dysfunctional thinking patterns?
- A) Psychoanalysis
- B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- C) Humanistic Therapy
- D) Gestalt Therapy
Correct ANS: B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
©2024/2025
, Rationale: CBT targets dysfunctional thoughts to change
behaviors and improve emotional regulation.
3. Which of the following is the first-line pharmacological
treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Benzodiazepines
- B) SSRIs
- C) Antipsychotics
- D) Beta-blockers
Correct ANS: B) SSRIs
Rationale: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
are typically the first-line treatment for their efficacy and safety
profile.
4. In the management of schizophrenia, which symptom
subdivision includes hallucinations and delusions?
- A) Positive Symptoms
- B) Negative Symptoms
- C) Cognitive Symptoms
- D) Affective Symptoms
©2024/2025
Mental Health Nursing
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Acetylcholine
- C) Serotonin
- D) GABA
Correct ANS: C) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in
mood regulation, and its imbalance is primarily linked with
depressive disorders.
2. Which therapeutic approach focuses on modifying
dysfunctional thinking patterns?
- A) Psychoanalysis
- B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- C) Humanistic Therapy
- D) Gestalt Therapy
Correct ANS: B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
©2024/2025
, Rationale: CBT targets dysfunctional thoughts to change
behaviors and improve emotional regulation.
3. Which of the following is the first-line pharmacological
treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Benzodiazepines
- B) SSRIs
- C) Antipsychotics
- D) Beta-blockers
Correct ANS: B) SSRIs
Rationale: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
are typically the first-line treatment for their efficacy and safety
profile.
4. In the management of schizophrenia, which symptom
subdivision includes hallucinations and delusions?
- A) Positive Symptoms
- B) Negative Symptoms
- C) Cognitive Symptoms
- D) Affective Symptoms
©2024/2025
