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What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of
depression symptoms.
,What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychological and physical aspects of
depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - CORRECT ANSWER-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - CORRECT ANSWER-More focused on
somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Montgomery-Ashberg
Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment
response
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,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of yes/no
questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion
in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may overlap with medical
conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - CORRECT ANSWER-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
, Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - CORRECT ANSWER-0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - CORRECT ANSWER-self report tool
for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria
for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - CORRECT ANSWER-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
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What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of
depression symptoms.
,What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychological and physical aspects of
depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - CORRECT ANSWER-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - CORRECT ANSWER-More focused on
somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Montgomery-Ashberg
Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment
response
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protected by copyright law
,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of yes/no
questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion
in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may overlap with medical
conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - CORRECT ANSWER-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
, Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - CORRECT ANSWER-0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - CORRECT ANSWER-self report tool
for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria
for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - CORRECT ANSWER-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
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protected by copyright law
