NURS 3730 exam 2 (chp. 15) psych
questions well answered to pass
what is diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - correct answer ✔✔1.) 5 or
more of the listed symptoms lasting for longer than 2 weeks
2.) At least one of them must be depressed mood or los of interest or pleasure)
3.) Presentation of a change in previous functioning
S
I
G
E
C
A
P
S - correct answer ✔✔Sleep disturbances
Interest decreased in pleasure activities & sex
Guilty feeling
Energy
Concentration decreased
Appetite increased or decreased
, Psychomotor function decreased
Suicidal ideations
depression is the leading cause of disability between the ages of _______ and _________ -
correct answer ✔✔14 and 44
what are some chronic medical conditions that cooccur with depression? - correct answer
✔✔HTN
back pain
heart disease
arthritis
cancer
what are the two suspected reasons why women are more likely to experience depression? -
correct answer ✔✔party due to hormones
more likely to seek care
true or false
women are more likely to self-medicate depression with alcohol/substances - correct answer
✔✔false
A 30-year-old female patient has manifestations of depression. The patient lives at home with
her husband and young daughter. She currently drinks alcohol and has a history of chronic lower
back pain. Which of the following factors puts the patient at risk for depression? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Age
B. Gender
C. History of chronic back pain
questions well answered to pass
what is diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - correct answer ✔✔1.) 5 or
more of the listed symptoms lasting for longer than 2 weeks
2.) At least one of them must be depressed mood or los of interest or pleasure)
3.) Presentation of a change in previous functioning
S
I
G
E
C
A
P
S - correct answer ✔✔Sleep disturbances
Interest decreased in pleasure activities & sex
Guilty feeling
Energy
Concentration decreased
Appetite increased or decreased
, Psychomotor function decreased
Suicidal ideations
depression is the leading cause of disability between the ages of _______ and _________ -
correct answer ✔✔14 and 44
what are some chronic medical conditions that cooccur with depression? - correct answer
✔✔HTN
back pain
heart disease
arthritis
cancer
what are the two suspected reasons why women are more likely to experience depression? -
correct answer ✔✔party due to hormones
more likely to seek care
true or false
women are more likely to self-medicate depression with alcohol/substances - correct answer
✔✔false
A 30-year-old female patient has manifestations of depression. The patient lives at home with
her husband and young daughter. She currently drinks alcohol and has a history of chronic lower
back pain. Which of the following factors puts the patient at risk for depression? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Age
B. Gender
C. History of chronic back pain
