NSG3450 /NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Tammy, a 28 y/o w/ major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa is ready for d/c from the county hospital after 2
weeks of inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking Citalopram
(Celexa) and reports that it has made her feel more
hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia nervosa,
what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) - ....ANSWER...A
Cabot has multiple sx of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a
,hx of mild HTN, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe med?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - ....ANSWER...D
When nurse uses therapeutic communication w/ a
withdrawn pt who has major depression, an effective
method of managing the silence is to:
a. meditate in the quiet environment
b. ask simple questions even if the pt will not answer
c. use the technique of making observations
d. simply sit quietly and leave when the pt falls asleep -
....ANSWER...C
The biological approach to treating depression with
electrodes surgically implanted into specific areas of the
brain to stimulate the regions identified to be under-active
in depression is:
a. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
, b. deep brain stimulation
c. vagus nerve stimulation
d. electroconclusive therapy (ECT) - ....ANSWER...B
Two months ago, Natasha's husband died suddenly and
she has been overwhelmed w/ grief. When Natasha is
subsequently diagnosed w/ major depressive disorder, her
daughter, Nadia, makes which true statement?
a. "depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad
was a major loss"
b. "bereavement and depression are the same problem:
c. "mourning is pathological and not normal behavior"
d. "antidepressant meds will not help this type of
depression" - ....ANSWER...A
Which pt statement does not demonstrate an
understanding of a suicide safety plan?
a. "I know that when I start thinking about my dad, I'm
going to start thinking about killing myself"
b. "going for a really long, hard run helps clear my mind
and stops the suicidal thoughts"
EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Tammy, a 28 y/o w/ major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa is ready for d/c from the county hospital after 2
weeks of inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking Citalopram
(Celexa) and reports that it has made her feel more
hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia nervosa,
what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) - ....ANSWER...A
Cabot has multiple sx of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a
,hx of mild HTN, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe med?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - ....ANSWER...D
When nurse uses therapeutic communication w/ a
withdrawn pt who has major depression, an effective
method of managing the silence is to:
a. meditate in the quiet environment
b. ask simple questions even if the pt will not answer
c. use the technique of making observations
d. simply sit quietly and leave when the pt falls asleep -
....ANSWER...C
The biological approach to treating depression with
electrodes surgically implanted into specific areas of the
brain to stimulate the regions identified to be under-active
in depression is:
a. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
, b. deep brain stimulation
c. vagus nerve stimulation
d. electroconclusive therapy (ECT) - ....ANSWER...B
Two months ago, Natasha's husband died suddenly and
she has been overwhelmed w/ grief. When Natasha is
subsequently diagnosed w/ major depressive disorder, her
daughter, Nadia, makes which true statement?
a. "depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad
was a major loss"
b. "bereavement and depression are the same problem:
c. "mourning is pathological and not normal behavior"
d. "antidepressant meds will not help this type of
depression" - ....ANSWER...A
Which pt statement does not demonstrate an
understanding of a suicide safety plan?
a. "I know that when I start thinking about my dad, I'm
going to start thinking about killing myself"
b. "going for a really long, hard run helps clear my mind
and stops the suicidal thoughts"
