MH EX 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
DMDD definition - ANS Childhood mood disorder ages 6-18 with chronic irritability and
severe, frequent temper outbursts.
DMDD key cues - ANS 3+ temper outbursts per week, irritable most of the day,
impairment at home/school/with peers.
DMDD memory trick - ANS DMDD = "Damn My Day's Destroyed" → chronically angry kid.
DMDD treatments - ANS Therapy first-line, CBT, parent training, SSRIs, stimulants if ADHD.
DMDD nursing focus - ANS Consistent routines, structure, track triggers, support parents.
Persistent depressive disorder definition - ANS Long-term depression lasting at least 2
years in adults or 1 year in children.
Persistent depressive disorder key cues - ANS Chronic low mood, low energy, low self-
esteem, poor concentration, "I always feel this way."
Persistent depressive disorder memory trick - ANS "Persistent = Permanent-feeling."
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, Persistent depressive disorder treatments - ANS SSRIs, SNRIs, CBT, behavioral activation.
Persistent depressive disorder nursing focus - ANS Encourage daily routines, gradual
improvement, support self-esteem.
PMDD definition - ANS Severe mood symptoms occurring 1-2 weeks before menses that
resolve once menstruation begins.
PMDD key cues - ANS Depression, irritability, anxiety, mood swings, bloating, breast
tenderness.
PMDD memory trick - ANS P = Period Mood Drop Disorder.
PMDD treatments - ANS SSRIs (full-time or luteal phase), hormonal birth control, lifestyle
changes.
PMDD nursing focus - ANS Track cycle, educate on diet/exercise, reduce caffeine/salt.
MDD definition - ANS Depressed mood or anhedonia for at least 2 weeks with significant
functional impairment.
MDD key cues - ANS SIGECAPS: Sleep changes, Interest ↓, Guilt, Energy ↓, Concentration
↓, Appetite changes, Psychomotor changes, Suicidal ideation.
MDD memory trick - ANS SIG E. CAPS.
MDD treatments - ANS SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, CBT, interpersonal therapy,
ECT for severe cases.
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
DMDD definition - ANS Childhood mood disorder ages 6-18 with chronic irritability and
severe, frequent temper outbursts.
DMDD key cues - ANS 3+ temper outbursts per week, irritable most of the day,
impairment at home/school/with peers.
DMDD memory trick - ANS DMDD = "Damn My Day's Destroyed" → chronically angry kid.
DMDD treatments - ANS Therapy first-line, CBT, parent training, SSRIs, stimulants if ADHD.
DMDD nursing focus - ANS Consistent routines, structure, track triggers, support parents.
Persistent depressive disorder definition - ANS Long-term depression lasting at least 2
years in adults or 1 year in children.
Persistent depressive disorder key cues - ANS Chronic low mood, low energy, low self-
esteem, poor concentration, "I always feel this way."
Persistent depressive disorder memory trick - ANS "Persistent = Permanent-feeling."
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, Persistent depressive disorder treatments - ANS SSRIs, SNRIs, CBT, behavioral activation.
Persistent depressive disorder nursing focus - ANS Encourage daily routines, gradual
improvement, support self-esteem.
PMDD definition - ANS Severe mood symptoms occurring 1-2 weeks before menses that
resolve once menstruation begins.
PMDD key cues - ANS Depression, irritability, anxiety, mood swings, bloating, breast
tenderness.
PMDD memory trick - ANS P = Period Mood Drop Disorder.
PMDD treatments - ANS SSRIs (full-time or luteal phase), hormonal birth control, lifestyle
changes.
PMDD nursing focus - ANS Track cycle, educate on diet/exercise, reduce caffeine/salt.
MDD definition - ANS Depressed mood or anhedonia for at least 2 weeks with significant
functional impairment.
MDD key cues - ANS SIGECAPS: Sleep changes, Interest ↓, Guilt, Energy ↓, Concentration
↓, Appetite changes, Psychomotor changes, Suicidal ideation.
MDD memory trick - ANS SIG E. CAPS.
MDD treatments - ANS SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, CBT, interpersonal therapy,
ECT for severe cases.
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