PN 3003 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
2026 FULL ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⩥ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Answer: severe depression lasting
≥ 2 weeks with functional impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
⩥ Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder). Answer: mild/moderate
depression lasting ≥ 2 years. Not as severe as MDD but very long-
lasting.
⩥ Anhedonia. Answer: inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for
depression).
⩥ Anergia. Answer: lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
⩥ SIG-E-CAPS. Answer: Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of
depression.
⩥ Sleep disturbances. Answer: too much or too little sleep.
⩥ Interest ↓ (anhedonia). Answer: decreased interest in activities.
,⩥ Guilt, hopelessness. Answer: feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
⩥ Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue). Answer: decreased energy and fatigue.
⩥ Concentration ↓, indecisiveness. Answer: difficulty concentrating and
making decisions.
⩥ Appetite changes. Answer: changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight
change).
⩥ Psychomotor agitation/retardation. Answer: restlessness or slowed
movements.
⩥ Suicidal thoughts. Answer: thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
⩥ SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Answer: first-line
meds for depression.
⩥ Examples of SSRIs. Answer: Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac),
Citalopram (Celexa).
⩥ Watch for in SSRIs. Answer: ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks,
Serotonin Syndrome, Sexual dysfunction.
, ⩥ Teaching for SSRIs. Answer: Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop
suddenly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
⩥ SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors). Answer:
another class of medications for depression.
⩥ Examples of SNRIs. Answer: Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine
(Cymbalta).
⩥ Watch for in SNRIs. Answer: ↑ BP, GI upset, same suicide risk early
on.
⩥ TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants). Answer: older medications for
depression.
⩥ Examples of TCAs. Answer: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline.
⩥ Watch for in TCAs. Answer: cardiac arrhythmias, anticholinergic side
effects, risk for overdose.
⩥ MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors). Answer: last resort
medications for depression.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
2026 FULL ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⩥ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Answer: severe depression lasting
≥ 2 weeks with functional impairment (can't work, socialize, enjoy life).
⩥ Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder). Answer: mild/moderate
depression lasting ≥ 2 years. Not as severe as MDD but very long-
lasting.
⩥ Anhedonia. Answer: inability to feel pleasure (big red flag for
depression).
⩥ Anergia. Answer: lack of energy, fatigue, slowed movements.
⩥ SIG-E-CAPS. Answer: Memory Trick for signs and symptoms of
depression.
⩥ Sleep disturbances. Answer: too much or too little sleep.
⩥ Interest ↓ (anhedonia). Answer: decreased interest in activities.
,⩥ Guilt, hopelessness. Answer: feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
⩥ Energy ↓ (anergia, fatigue). Answer: decreased energy and fatigue.
⩥ Concentration ↓, indecisiveness. Answer: difficulty concentrating and
making decisions.
⩥ Appetite changes. Answer: changes in appetite (↑ or ↓, weight
change).
⩥ Psychomotor agitation/retardation. Answer: restlessness or slowed
movements.
⩥ Suicidal thoughts. Answer: thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
⩥ SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Answer: first-line
meds for depression.
⩥ Examples of SSRIs. Answer: Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac),
Citalopram (Celexa).
⩥ Watch for in SSRIs. Answer: ↑ risk of suicide in first few weeks,
Serotonin Syndrome, Sexual dysfunction.
, ⩥ Teaching for SSRIs. Answer: Takes 4-6 weeks to work, don't stop
suddenly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
⩥ SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors). Answer:
another class of medications for depression.
⩥ Examples of SNRIs. Answer: Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine
(Cymbalta).
⩥ Watch for in SNRIs. Answer: ↑ BP, GI upset, same suicide risk early
on.
⩥ TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants). Answer: older medications for
depression.
⩥ Examples of TCAs. Answer: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline.
⩥ Watch for in TCAs. Answer: cardiac arrhythmias, anticholinergic side
effects, risk for overdose.
⩥ MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors). Answer: last resort
medications for depression.
