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NR 547- TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027
BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating
Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
scored? - ANSWER--Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on
severity.
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What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
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? - ANSWER--Psychological and physical aspects of
depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - 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 - ANSWER--More focused on somatic
symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
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Alternative to HAM-D Scale - ANSWER--Montgomery-Ashberg
Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and
treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - 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 - ANSWER--Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - ANSWER--1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - ANSWER--0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
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10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - 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) - 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 - ANSWER--Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
NR 547- TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027
BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating
Scale (HAM-D) indicate? - ANSWER--Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
scored? - ANSWER--Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on
severity.
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What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
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? - ANSWER--Psychological and physical aspects of
depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - 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 - ANSWER--More focused on somatic
symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
,3|Page
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - ANSWER--Montgomery-Ashberg
Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and
treatment response
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - 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 - ANSWER--Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - ANSWER--1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - ANSWER--0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
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10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - 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) - 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 - ANSWER--Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
