age 1 of 53
NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>
What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health?
.......Answer.........- Screen for mental health issues
- Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs
- Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients
with stable severe mental disorders
- From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex
cases
Sharing patient info (ex: meds used)
,age 2 of 53
about PHQ2
what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring
.......Answer.........- Screens for MDD
- It is the first two questions of the PHQ9
- In the last two week, have you been feeling these (not at all,
several days, more than half the day, nearly everyday):
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
- Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Scoring:
A single yes or score >3 (out of 0-6) = possible clinical
depression ⇒ due the PHQ9
,age 3 of 53
If the pt screens (+) ⇒ continue to eval with the PHQ9
about PHQ9
- what its used for, questions, scoring .......Answer.........Used for
screening, diagnosing, and treating
- It asks about functioning impairments which is needed for the
DSM-based diagnosis
Includes asking about suicide or hurting self
Scoring:
0-27 available
0-4: Minimal/none
Monitor; may not require treatment
, age 4 of 53
5-9: Mild
Use clinical judgment; follow-up in one month
10-14: Moderate
Use clinical judgment; may need meds if functionally impaired
15-19: Moderately Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
20-27: Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
What is the appropriate initiation dose for fluoxetine for adults
and geriatric adults? .......Answer.........20mg PO once daily in the
AM
- May ↑ daily dose after several weeks if inadequate response
NURS 6501 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>
What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health?
.......Answer.........- Screen for mental health issues
- Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs
- Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients
with stable severe mental disorders
- From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex
cases
Sharing patient info (ex: meds used)
,age 2 of 53
about PHQ2
what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring
.......Answer.........- Screens for MDD
- It is the first two questions of the PHQ9
- In the last two week, have you been feeling these (not at all,
several days, more than half the day, nearly everyday):
- Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
- Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Scoring:
A single yes or score >3 (out of 0-6) = possible clinical
depression ⇒ due the PHQ9
,age 3 of 53
If the pt screens (+) ⇒ continue to eval with the PHQ9
about PHQ9
- what its used for, questions, scoring .......Answer.........Used for
screening, diagnosing, and treating
- It asks about functioning impairments which is needed for the
DSM-based diagnosis
Includes asking about suicide or hurting self
Scoring:
0-27 available
0-4: Minimal/none
Monitor; may not require treatment
, age 4 of 53
5-9: Mild
Use clinical judgment; follow-up in one month
10-14: Moderate
Use clinical judgment; may need meds if functionally impaired
15-19: Moderately Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
20-27: Severe
Warrants active treatment with psychotherapy, meds, or combo
What is the appropriate initiation dose for fluoxetine for adults
and geriatric adults? .......Answer.........20mg PO once daily in the
AM
- May ↑ daily dose after several weeks if inadequate response
