COMPREHENSIVE PN3003 MENTAL
HEALTH EXAM PREP: DISORDERS,
MEDS, INTERVENTIONS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Depression - ANS persistent low mood that interferes with daily life.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - ANS severe depression lasting ≥ 2 weeks with functional
impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) - ANS mild/moderate depression lasting ≥ 2 years.
Not as severe as MDD but very long-lasting.
Anhedonia - ANS inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for depression).
Anergia - ANS lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
SIG-E-CAPS - ANS Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of depression.
Sleep disturbances - ANS too much or too little sleep.
Interest ↓ (anhedonia) - ANS decreased interest in activities.
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, Guilt, hopelessness - ANS feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue) - ANS decreased energy and fatigue.
Concentration ↓, indecisiveness - ANS difficulty concentrating and making decisions.
Appetite changes - ANS changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight change).
Psychomotor agitation/retardation - ANS restlessness or slowed movements.
Suicidal thoughts - ANS thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) - ANS first-line meds for depression.
Examples of SSRIs - ANS Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa).
Watch for in SSRIs - ANS ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks, Serotonin Syndrome, Sexual
dysfunction.
Teaching for SSRIs - ANS Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop suddenly to avoid withdrawal
symptoms.
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - ANS another class of medications for
depression.
Examples of SNRIs - ANS Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
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HEALTH EXAM PREP: DISORDERS,
MEDS, INTERVENTIONS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Depression - ANS persistent low mood that interferes with daily life.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - ANS severe depression lasting ≥ 2 weeks with functional
impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) - ANS mild/moderate depression lasting ≥ 2 years.
Not as severe as MDD but very long-lasting.
Anhedonia - ANS inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for depression).
Anergia - ANS lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
SIG-E-CAPS - ANS Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of depression.
Sleep disturbances - ANS too much or too little sleep.
Interest ↓ (anhedonia) - ANS decreased interest in activities.
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, Guilt, hopelessness - ANS feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue) - ANS decreased energy and fatigue.
Concentration ↓, indecisiveness - ANS difficulty concentrating and making decisions.
Appetite changes - ANS changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight change).
Psychomotor agitation/retardation - ANS restlessness or slowed movements.
Suicidal thoughts - ANS thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) - ANS first-line meds for depression.
Examples of SSRIs - ANS Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa).
Watch for in SSRIs - ANS ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks, Serotonin Syndrome, Sexual
dysfunction.
Teaching for SSRIs - ANS Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop suddenly to avoid withdrawal
symptoms.
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - ANS another class of medications for
depression.
Examples of SNRIs - ANS Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
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