AANP Psych Exam Complete Questions with
Correct Verified Answers latest update 2025
Depression scale used in older adults, cognitively impaired adults, nursing
home residents --- correct answers ---PHQ-9
How major depressive disorder is diagnosed --- correct answers ---5+
symptoms present of "Sig E Caps" for at least 2 consecutive weeks:
S: sleep issues
I: interests
G: guilt
E: energy
C: concentration difficulties
A: appetite
P: psychomotor agitation or irritation
S: suicidality
What medication class is considered first line in a patient who has major
depressive disorder?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
,d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---d)
serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristique
What medication class is considered first line in an adult who has mild to
moderate depressive disorder?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---c)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
What class:
Sertraline
escitalopram
fluoxetine
paroxetine
citalopram
fluvoxamine --- correct answers ---SSRIs
,Which statement(s) are true regarding symptoms of depression in
adolescents?
a) their symptoms may be similar to those of adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c) depressed mood is usual
d) substance abuse may be initiated during this time
e) difficulty thinking/concentrating may be present
f) indecisiveness may be present
g) hopelessness would be unusual --- correct answers ---a) their symptoms
may be similar to those of adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c) depressed mood is usual
d) substance abuse may be initiated during this time
e) difficulty thinking/concentrating may be present
f) indecisiveness may be present
85-year-old patient has been diagnosed with moderate depression. What
medication class is considered first line?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
, d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---c)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Once an antidepressant is initiated in an older adult, when would you see
improvement and resolution of symptoms? --- correct answers ---
improvement: 4-6 weeks
resolution: 12-16 weeks
Once an antidepressant is initiated in a young-middle adult, when would
you see improvement and resolution of symptoms? --- correct answers ---
improvement: 2-4 weeks
resolution: 6-12 weeks
In an older adult, potential side effects of ___:
parkinsonism
anorexia
sinus bradycardia
hyponatremia
bleeding
fragility fractures --- correct answers ---SSRIs
A 75-year-old female was diagnosed w depression and started on sertraline
(usual dose 50-200mg/day). What dosage would be a good starting dose?
Correct Verified Answers latest update 2025
Depression scale used in older adults, cognitively impaired adults, nursing
home residents --- correct answers ---PHQ-9
How major depressive disorder is diagnosed --- correct answers ---5+
symptoms present of "Sig E Caps" for at least 2 consecutive weeks:
S: sleep issues
I: interests
G: guilt
E: energy
C: concentration difficulties
A: appetite
P: psychomotor agitation or irritation
S: suicidality
What medication class is considered first line in a patient who has major
depressive disorder?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
,d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---d)
serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristique
What medication class is considered first line in an adult who has mild to
moderate depressive disorder?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---c)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
What class:
Sertraline
escitalopram
fluoxetine
paroxetine
citalopram
fluvoxamine --- correct answers ---SSRIs
,Which statement(s) are true regarding symptoms of depression in
adolescents?
a) their symptoms may be similar to those of adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c) depressed mood is usual
d) substance abuse may be initiated during this time
e) difficulty thinking/concentrating may be present
f) indecisiveness may be present
g) hopelessness would be unusual --- correct answers ---a) their symptoms
may be similar to those of adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c) depressed mood is usual
d) substance abuse may be initiated during this time
e) difficulty thinking/concentrating may be present
f) indecisiveness may be present
85-year-old patient has been diagnosed with moderate depression. What
medication class is considered first line?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
, d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor --- correct answers ---c)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Once an antidepressant is initiated in an older adult, when would you see
improvement and resolution of symptoms? --- correct answers ---
improvement: 4-6 weeks
resolution: 12-16 weeks
Once an antidepressant is initiated in a young-middle adult, when would
you see improvement and resolution of symptoms? --- correct answers ---
improvement: 2-4 weeks
resolution: 6-12 weeks
In an older adult, potential side effects of ___:
parkinsonism
anorexia
sinus bradycardia
hyponatremia
bleeding
fragility fractures --- correct answers ---SSRIs
A 75-year-old female was diagnosed w depression and started on sertraline
(usual dose 50-200mg/day). What dosage would be a good starting dose?
