CAMILLA FRANKLIN COMPREHENSIVE
CASE STUDY CERTIFICATION GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Coping. Answer: Ability to adapt to stressors
⩥ Stress systems. Answer: CNS, ANS, neuroendocrine (cortisol)
⩥ Chronic stress. Answer: Leads to memory loss, immune suppression,
HTN, mental illness
⩥ Healthy coping. Answer: Support, humor, exercise, relaxation
⩥ Maladaptive coping. Answer: Numbing, escaping, self-harm
⩥ Anxiety Disorders. Answer: Normal fear becomes a disorder when
persistent & impairing
⩥ Symptoms of anxiety disorders. Answer: Restlessness, irritability,
poor concentration, sleep disturbance
⩥ GAD. Answer: Excessive worry ≥6 months + ≥3 symptoms
, ⩥ Panic disorder. Answer: Recurrent attacks + fear of future attacks
⩥ Treatment for anxiety disorders. Answer: CBT, exposure therapy,
SSRIs/SNRIs, benzodiazepines
⩥ Nursing for anxiety disorders. Answer: Calm presence, reduce stimuli,
teach relaxation
⩥ MDD. Answer: ≥5 symptoms ≥2 weeks (depressed mood, anhedonia,
sleep/appetite change, fatigue, guilt, SI)
⩥ Diathesis-stress. Answer: Vulnerability + stressors
⩥ Risk factors for depression. Answer: Genetics, stress, ACEs, chronic
illness, female
⩥ Nursing priority for depression. Answer: Suicide safety → nutrition
→ sleep → self-esteem
⩥ Communication in depression care. Answer: Slow pace, allow
response time
CASE STUDY CERTIFICATION GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Coping. Answer: Ability to adapt to stressors
⩥ Stress systems. Answer: CNS, ANS, neuroendocrine (cortisol)
⩥ Chronic stress. Answer: Leads to memory loss, immune suppression,
HTN, mental illness
⩥ Healthy coping. Answer: Support, humor, exercise, relaxation
⩥ Maladaptive coping. Answer: Numbing, escaping, self-harm
⩥ Anxiety Disorders. Answer: Normal fear becomes a disorder when
persistent & impairing
⩥ Symptoms of anxiety disorders. Answer: Restlessness, irritability,
poor concentration, sleep disturbance
⩥ GAD. Answer: Excessive worry ≥6 months + ≥3 symptoms
, ⩥ Panic disorder. Answer: Recurrent attacks + fear of future attacks
⩥ Treatment for anxiety disorders. Answer: CBT, exposure therapy,
SSRIs/SNRIs, benzodiazepines
⩥ Nursing for anxiety disorders. Answer: Calm presence, reduce stimuli,
teach relaxation
⩥ MDD. Answer: ≥5 symptoms ≥2 weeks (depressed mood, anhedonia,
sleep/appetite change, fatigue, guilt, SI)
⩥ Diathesis-stress. Answer: Vulnerability + stressors
⩥ Risk factors for depression. Answer: Genetics, stress, ACEs, chronic
illness, female
⩥ Nursing priority for depression. Answer: Suicide safety → nutrition
→ sleep → self-esteem
⩥ Communication in depression care. Answer: Slow pace, allow
response time
