MH 709 MOD 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What are key differences between Major Depressive Disorder and Grief?
MDD has a more persistent depressed mood that universally impacts thoughts about
the future and the ability to feel or anticipate pleasure. Grief has more focus on the loss
and comes in waves, with intermittent relief and the ability to feel some joy, or humor.
Thought content in grief is usually more focused on the loss.
1. What is the duration of symptoms required to meet criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder?
The symptoms of MDD - consistent, depressed mood, and/or loss of pleasure interest
plus 5 (or more of the following sx) anhedonia, psychomotor slowing or agitation,
hypersomnia or hyposomnia, loss of energy, decreased ability to concentrate, thoughts
of death or dying, feelings or worthlessness or guilt, significant weight loss or gain must
be present for 2 weeks.
1. The PMHNP has just prescribed an antidepressant medication to a patient who
is depressed. The patient says, "How long do I have to take this?" I don't want to
have to take medication forever?" What are the general recommendations for
discontinuing pharmacologic treatment for depression?
The PMHNP should explore what it means to the patient to be taking medication.
Generally, if depressive symptoms resolve and the patient remains symptom free for six
months, a tapered discontinuation can be discussed with the patient.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What are key differences between Major Depressive Disorder and Grief?
MDD has a more persistent depressed mood that universally impacts thoughts about
the future and the ability to feel or anticipate pleasure. Grief has more focus on the loss
and comes in waves, with intermittent relief and the ability to feel some joy, or humor.
Thought content in grief is usually more focused on the loss.
1. What is the duration of symptoms required to meet criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder?
The symptoms of MDD - consistent, depressed mood, and/or loss of pleasure interest
plus 5 (or more of the following sx) anhedonia, psychomotor slowing or agitation,
hypersomnia or hyposomnia, loss of energy, decreased ability to concentrate, thoughts
of death or dying, feelings or worthlessness or guilt, significant weight loss or gain must
be present for 2 weeks.
1. The PMHNP has just prescribed an antidepressant medication to a patient who
is depressed. The patient says, "How long do I have to take this?" I don't want to
have to take medication forever?" What are the general recommendations for
discontinuing pharmacologic treatment for depression?
The PMHNP should explore what it means to the patient to be taking medication.
Generally, if depressive symptoms resolve and the patient remains symptom free for six
months, a tapered discontinuation can be discussed with the patient.
