NR.406.714
Diagnostic Reasoning I
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of Major
Depressive Disorder?
A. Euphoria
B. Increased energy
C. Anhedonia
D. Grandiosity
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Anhedonia, or the loss of interest or pleasure in
activities, is a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder.
2. A 65-year-old patient presents with confusion and memory
loss. Which assessment tool is most appropriate to evaluate their
cognitive function?
A. Geriatric Depression Scale
B. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
D. Patient Health Questionnaire
Correct ANS: B
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, Rationale: The MMSE is a widely used tool for assessing
cognitive function and identifying dementia.
3. Which of the following classes of medications is often first-
line treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
A. Antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D. Tricyclic antidepressants
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: SSRIs are commonly first-line treatments for
GAD due to their efficacy and favorable side effect profile.
4. In an elderly patient taking sertraline (an SSRI), which of the
following side effects is a major concern?
A. Sedation
B. Weight gain
C. Falls and fractures
D. Hypertension
Correct ANS: C
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Elderly patients are at increased risk of falls and
fractures when taking SSRIs due to potential side effects like
dizziness.
5. What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT)?
A. To explore unconscious conflicts
B. To modify dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts
C. To enhance self-awareness
D. To reinforce positive thinking
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: CBT focuses on changing maladaptive cognitive
patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.
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6. The term used to describe a false belief that is resistant to
reason or confrontation with actual fact is called __________.
Correct ANS: Delusion
Rationale: Delusions are false beliefs often seen in
psychiatric disorders.
©2024/2025
Diagnostic Reasoning I
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of Major
Depressive Disorder?
A. Euphoria
B. Increased energy
C. Anhedonia
D. Grandiosity
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Anhedonia, or the loss of interest or pleasure in
activities, is a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder.
2. A 65-year-old patient presents with confusion and memory
loss. Which assessment tool is most appropriate to evaluate their
cognitive function?
A. Geriatric Depression Scale
B. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
D. Patient Health Questionnaire
Correct ANS: B
©2024/2025
, Rationale: The MMSE is a widely used tool for assessing
cognitive function and identifying dementia.
3. Which of the following classes of medications is often first-
line treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
A. Antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D. Tricyclic antidepressants
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: SSRIs are commonly first-line treatments for
GAD due to their efficacy and favorable side effect profile.
4. In an elderly patient taking sertraline (an SSRI), which of the
following side effects is a major concern?
A. Sedation
B. Weight gain
C. Falls and fractures
D. Hypertension
Correct ANS: C
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Elderly patients are at increased risk of falls and
fractures when taking SSRIs due to potential side effects like
dizziness.
5. What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT)?
A. To explore unconscious conflicts
B. To modify dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts
C. To enhance self-awareness
D. To reinforce positive thinking
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: CBT focuses on changing maladaptive cognitive
patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.
### Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. The term used to describe a false belief that is resistant to
reason or confrontation with actual fact is called __________.
Correct ANS: Delusion
Rationale: Delusions are false beliefs often seen in
psychiatric disorders.
©2024/2025
