NR547 WEEK 3: ADVANCED MENTAL
HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT EXAM V2 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
), (A+ GUARANTEE).
1. A 34-year-old patient presents with a 3-week history of depressed mood, insomnia, weight
loss, and difficulty concentrating. To meet the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder (MDD), how many total symptoms must be present?
A. Three symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia
B. Four symptoms regardless of presence of depressed mood
C. Seven symptoms including suicidal ideation
D. Five or more symptoms including either depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: DSM-5-TR requires at least five symptoms for at least two
weeks, and at least one of the symptoms must be either depressed mood or loss of
interest/pleasure (anhedonia).
2. In differentiating Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder, which clinical feature is
required for a diagnosis of Bipolar I?
A. A history of at least one Major Depressive Episode
,B. The presence of a full Manic Episode lasting at least one week
C. The presence of a Hypomanic Episode lasting at least 4 days
D. Rapid cycling between depressive and manic symptoms within a 24-hour period
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Bipolar I requires at least one full manic episode (lasting at least
1 week or requiring hospitalization). Bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode
and one major depressive episode, but never a full manic episode.
3. A patient has experienced persistent depressive symptoms for over two years. The patient
reports that they ‘cannot remember a time they weren’t depressed,’ but they do not meet
full criteria for MDD. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cyclothymic Disorder
B. Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
C. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
D. Major Depressive Disorder, Chronic
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) is characterized by a
depressed mood that occurs for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least two
years in adults.
, 4. Which of the following describes the minimum duration required for the diagnosis of a
Hypomanic Episode according to DSM-5-TR?
A. 2 consecutive days
B. 7 consecutive days
C. 4 consecutive days
D. 14 consecutive days
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A hypomanic episode must last at least four consecutive days
and be present most of the day, nearly every day. A manic episode requires 7 days unless
hospitalization occurs.
5. Which screening tool is most specifically designed to identify symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
rather than general depression?
A. PHQ-9
B. GAD-7
C. HAM-D
D. MDQ (Mood Disorder Questionnaire)
Answer: D
HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT EXAM V2 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
), (A+ GUARANTEE).
1. A 34-year-old patient presents with a 3-week history of depressed mood, insomnia, weight
loss, and difficulty concentrating. To meet the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder (MDD), how many total symptoms must be present?
A. Three symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia
B. Four symptoms regardless of presence of depressed mood
C. Seven symptoms including suicidal ideation
D. Five or more symptoms including either depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: DSM-5-TR requires at least five symptoms for at least two
weeks, and at least one of the symptoms must be either depressed mood or loss of
interest/pleasure (anhedonia).
2. In differentiating Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder, which clinical feature is
required for a diagnosis of Bipolar I?
A. A history of at least one Major Depressive Episode
,B. The presence of a full Manic Episode lasting at least one week
C. The presence of a Hypomanic Episode lasting at least 4 days
D. Rapid cycling between depressive and manic symptoms within a 24-hour period
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Bipolar I requires at least one full manic episode (lasting at least
1 week or requiring hospitalization). Bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode
and one major depressive episode, but never a full manic episode.
3. A patient has experienced persistent depressive symptoms for over two years. The patient
reports that they ‘cannot remember a time they weren’t depressed,’ but they do not meet
full criteria for MDD. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cyclothymic Disorder
B. Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
C. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
D. Major Depressive Disorder, Chronic
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) is characterized by a
depressed mood that occurs for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least two
years in adults.
, 4. Which of the following describes the minimum duration required for the diagnosis of a
Hypomanic Episode according to DSM-5-TR?
A. 2 consecutive days
B. 7 consecutive days
C. 4 consecutive days
D. 14 consecutive days
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A hypomanic episode must last at least four consecutive days
and be present most of the day, nearly every day. A manic episode requires 7 days unless
hospitalization occurs.
5. Which screening tool is most specifically designed to identify symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
rather than general depression?
A. PHQ-9
B. GAD-7
C. HAM-D
D. MDQ (Mood Disorder Questionnaire)
Answer: D
