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NR 547/ NR547 FINAL EXAM: (NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE)
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY GUIDE | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) –
CHAMBERLAIN
,What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - Ans ,
Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate?
- Ans , Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - Ans ,
Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate?
- Ans , Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? - Ans , Each item
is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? - Ans , A clinician
administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) evaluate? -
Ans , Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - Ans , Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - Ans , More focused on somatic symptoms which can
over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - Ans , Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - Ans , Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms
that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS –
Ans , Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - Ans , 1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - Ans , 0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - Ans , 0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - Ans , self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and
monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity
over the past two weeks
, Components of the PHQ-9 - Ans , Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - Ans , Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels - Ans , 0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9 - Ans , Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation
needed
Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
“Final Exam” → clear purpose.
“Advanced Pathophysiology Made
Easy” → implies simplified, valuable help.
“2025/2026 Update” → shows it’s
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NR 547/ NR547 FINAL EXAM: (NEW 2025/ 2026 UPDATE)
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY GUIDE | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) –
CHAMBERLAIN
,What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - Ans ,
Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate?
- Ans , Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - Ans ,
Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) indicate?
- Ans , Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? - Ans , Each item
is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? - Ans , A clinician
administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) evaluate? -
Ans , Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - Ans , Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - Ans , More focused on somatic symptoms which can
over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - Ans , Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - Ans , Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms
that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS –
Ans , Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - Ans , 1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - Ans , 0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - Ans , 0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - Ans , self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and
monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity
over the past two weeks
, Components of the PHQ-9 - Ans , Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - Ans , Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
2= More than half the days
3= Nearly Every Day
Total Score: 0-27
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels - Ans , 0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9 - Ans , Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation
needed
Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
