NURS 600 QUIZ #3 MODULES 5-6
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mild/Moderate depression Prevalence - ....ANSWER ...-5-12% will
experience at some point
can be as high as 40$
Depression Risk Factors - ....ANSWER ...-pre-existing mood disorder
Signs/Symptoms Depression - ....ANSWER ...-negative emotional
experiences, sadness, disinterest (anhedonia), self-hate, unexplaind fatigue, anger,
anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, altered sleep, appetite or sexual behaviour. Motor
slowness, stooped posture, minor cognitive impairment
Differential Dx for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-parkinsons, thyroid
disorders, dementia, epilepsy, CVA and tumors
Work up for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-ask 2 questions: Have you felt
down or hopeless in the past month?
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,Little interest in doing things for the last month?
PHQ-9 checklist of 9 symptoms over 2 week time.
Full physical assessment, medical history, neuro exam, UA, routine blood work
including THYROID and ADRENAL function.
any family HX of depression
Medications that can cause Depression - ....ANSWER ...-BP meds, sedatives,
hyponotics, anti seizure, antipsychotics, anti parkinsons, steroids, analgesics,
antibacterials, antineoplastics.
Pharm management for depression - ....ANSWER ...-
Non-pharm management for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-
Major Depression Risk Factors - ....ANSWER ...-female, strong family
history or suicide attempt, etoh abuse, hx of migraines, back pain, recent MI,
peptic ulcer dx, current chronic disease, insomnia, stress, poverty, < high school
education, recent trauma, parent or caregiver with behavior disorder,
hypersecretion of cortisol and coexisting thyroid disorder.
Sign/Symptoms Major Depression - ....ANSWER ...-severe negative changes
in mood, thinking and behavior
sadness and apathy
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, slowed thinking
emotional numbness
substance abuse
social withdrawal
death and suicidal thoughts that persist regardless of circumstances
global thinking is distorted/ circular
loss of energy
anxious distress
difficult thoughts about future
melancholy
can have psychotic features with catatonic states.
Pharmacologic management of Major depression - ....ANSWER ...-
simultaneous use of psycho therapy and medications.
SSRI's, SNRI, NRI, TCA's and DA's
Non pharmacologic management of Major depression - ....ANSWER ...-
CBT, home and reassurance, Massage, relaxation therapy, exercise, good nutrition,
self care.
establish a routine, focus on behaviors or activities rather than feelings.
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mild/Moderate depression Prevalence - ....ANSWER ...-5-12% will
experience at some point
can be as high as 40$
Depression Risk Factors - ....ANSWER ...-pre-existing mood disorder
Signs/Symptoms Depression - ....ANSWER ...-negative emotional
experiences, sadness, disinterest (anhedonia), self-hate, unexplaind fatigue, anger,
anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, altered sleep, appetite or sexual behaviour. Motor
slowness, stooped posture, minor cognitive impairment
Differential Dx for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-parkinsons, thyroid
disorders, dementia, epilepsy, CVA and tumors
Work up for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-ask 2 questions: Have you felt
down or hopeless in the past month?
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,Little interest in doing things for the last month?
PHQ-9 checklist of 9 symptoms over 2 week time.
Full physical assessment, medical history, neuro exam, UA, routine blood work
including THYROID and ADRENAL function.
any family HX of depression
Medications that can cause Depression - ....ANSWER ...-BP meds, sedatives,
hyponotics, anti seizure, antipsychotics, anti parkinsons, steroids, analgesics,
antibacterials, antineoplastics.
Pharm management for depression - ....ANSWER ...-
Non-pharm management for Depression - ....ANSWER ...-
Major Depression Risk Factors - ....ANSWER ...-female, strong family
history or suicide attempt, etoh abuse, hx of migraines, back pain, recent MI,
peptic ulcer dx, current chronic disease, insomnia, stress, poverty, < high school
education, recent trauma, parent or caregiver with behavior disorder,
hypersecretion of cortisol and coexisting thyroid disorder.
Sign/Symptoms Major Depression - ....ANSWER ...-severe negative changes
in mood, thinking and behavior
sadness and apathy
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, slowed thinking
emotional numbness
substance abuse
social withdrawal
death and suicidal thoughts that persist regardless of circumstances
global thinking is distorted/ circular
loss of energy
anxious distress
difficult thoughts about future
melancholy
can have psychotic features with catatonic states.
Pharmacologic management of Major depression - ....ANSWER ...-
simultaneous use of psycho therapy and medications.
SSRI's, SNRI, NRI, TCA's and DA's
Non pharmacologic management of Major depression - ....ANSWER ...-
CBT, home and reassurance, Massage, relaxation therapy, exercise, good nutrition,
self care.
establish a routine, focus on behaviors or activities rather than feelings.
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