NURS 623 EXAM 3 MARYVILLE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS
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What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S? - (ANSWER)Anxiety
What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a diagnosis of general anxiety disorder? -
(ANSWER)excessive anxiety and worry of variety of things for at least 6 months
What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a major depressive disorder? - (ANSWER)Five or
more symptoms including at least one depressed mood or loss of interest present in the same two
weeks and present nearly every day
differential diagnoses that would mimic the symptoms of depression? - (ANSWER)*Anxiety
*PTSD
*Substance Abuse
What are the risk factors for major depression? - (ANSWER)*Age
*Gender
*Personal Hx (migrains, PUD, chronic pain)
*Fx Hx (depression, suicide, alcholism, substance abuse)
What are the common presenting symptoms of depression in the geriatric patient? -
(ANSWER)Somatic (general pain)
Psychology (feeling of guilt/worry, suicidal, memory)
Psychomotor (anxiety/agitation)
, Vegetative (poor appitite/sleep)
What are the NON-pharmacologic treatments for management for major depressive disorder? -
(ANSWER)Interpersonal and cognitive behavior therapy
What are the pharmacologic treatments for management for major depressive disorder? -
(ANSWER)SSRI, SNRI, TCA, MAO
Names of common SSRIs - (ANSWER)Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Paroxetine (paxil)
Citalopram (celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Names of common SNRIs - (ANSWER)Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
What are concerns in elderly taking medication for major depression? - (ANSWER)a slower
metabolism requires lower dosing; greater risk of falls, osteoporosis, fractures
What are the pharmacologic versus nonpharmacologic treatment for management for general
anxiety disorder? - (ANSWER)non-pharmacological interventions of cognitive behavioral
therapy has proven equal results to SSRI pharmacologic therapy
DIGFAST for bipolar because your digging yourself into hole - (ANSWER)Distractibility
Indiscretion/Insomnia
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS
(ACCURATELY PASSED) 2025 LATEST UPDATED GET A+_|
LATEST VERSIONS
What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S? - (ANSWER)Anxiety
What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a diagnosis of general anxiety disorder? -
(ANSWER)excessive anxiety and worry of variety of things for at least 6 months
What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a major depressive disorder? - (ANSWER)Five or
more symptoms including at least one depressed mood or loss of interest present in the same two
weeks and present nearly every day
differential diagnoses that would mimic the symptoms of depression? - (ANSWER)*Anxiety
*PTSD
*Substance Abuse
What are the risk factors for major depression? - (ANSWER)*Age
*Gender
*Personal Hx (migrains, PUD, chronic pain)
*Fx Hx (depression, suicide, alcholism, substance abuse)
What are the common presenting symptoms of depression in the geriatric patient? -
(ANSWER)Somatic (general pain)
Psychology (feeling of guilt/worry, suicidal, memory)
Psychomotor (anxiety/agitation)
, Vegetative (poor appitite/sleep)
What are the NON-pharmacologic treatments for management for major depressive disorder? -
(ANSWER)Interpersonal and cognitive behavior therapy
What are the pharmacologic treatments for management for major depressive disorder? -
(ANSWER)SSRI, SNRI, TCA, MAO
Names of common SSRIs - (ANSWER)Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Paroxetine (paxil)
Citalopram (celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Names of common SNRIs - (ANSWER)Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
What are concerns in elderly taking medication for major depression? - (ANSWER)a slower
metabolism requires lower dosing; greater risk of falls, osteoporosis, fractures
What are the pharmacologic versus nonpharmacologic treatment for management for general
anxiety disorder? - (ANSWER)non-pharmacological interventions of cognitive behavioral
therapy has proven equal results to SSRI pharmacologic therapy
DIGFAST for bipolar because your digging yourself into hole - (ANSWER)Distractibility
Indiscretion/Insomnia
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
