PMHNP NU 673
Psychiatric Mental Healthcare I
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) GABA
d) Acetylcholine
Correct Answer: b) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in mood
regulation, and its deficiency is linked to the development of
depression.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is a widely used screening
tool for assessing the severity of depression.
Correct Answer: PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
Rationale: The PHQ-9 is a self-administered scale for assessing
depression severity and is used to monitor treatment progress.
3. True/False: Bipolar disorder is characterized by the alternation
between depressive and manic episodes only.
Correct Answer: False
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, Rationale: Bipolar disorder also includes hypomanic episodes
and can have mixed features, presenting both manic and
depressive symptoms simultaneously.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common side effects of SSRIs (selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors)?
a) Dry mouth
b) Insomnia
c) Weight gain
d) Hypertension
Correct Answers: a) Dry mouth, b) Insomnia, c) Weight gain
Rationale: These are common side effects of SSRIs, while
hypertension is not typically associated with this class of
medications.
5. Multiple Choice: In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the
technique of challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts is
known as:
a) Exposure
b) Cognitive restructuring
c) Activity scheduling
d) Relaxation training
©2024/2025
Psychiatric Mental Healthcare I
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is most commonly
associated with the pathophysiology of depression?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) GABA
d) Acetylcholine
Correct Answer: b) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in mood
regulation, and its deficiency is linked to the development of
depression.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is a widely used screening
tool for assessing the severity of depression.
Correct Answer: PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
Rationale: The PHQ-9 is a self-administered scale for assessing
depression severity and is used to monitor treatment progress.
3. True/False: Bipolar disorder is characterized by the alternation
between depressive and manic episodes only.
Correct Answer: False
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Bipolar disorder also includes hypomanic episodes
and can have mixed features, presenting both manic and
depressive symptoms simultaneously.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common side effects of SSRIs (selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors)?
a) Dry mouth
b) Insomnia
c) Weight gain
d) Hypertension
Correct Answers: a) Dry mouth, b) Insomnia, c) Weight gain
Rationale: These are common side effects of SSRIs, while
hypertension is not typically associated with this class of
medications.
5. Multiple Choice: In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the
technique of challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts is
known as:
a) Exposure
b) Cognitive restructuring
c) Activity scheduling
d) Relaxation training
©2024/2025
