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What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Normal (no depression)
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate?
What does a score of 8-16 on the Mild depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
What does a score of 17-23 on the Moderate depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Severe depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
How are items on the Hamilton Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
scored?
What type of tool is the Hamilton A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)?
What aspects of depression does the Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) evaluate?
Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
HAM-D 17 Components Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
More focused on somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale
medically ill patients
Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for
Alternative to HAM-D Scale
tracking and treatment response
Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
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Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Key Areas assessed in GDS Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
1 point of each depressed response
Scoring GDS
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
0-30
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
0-15
Shorter version
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two
weeks
Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2.Depressed Mood
3.Sleep Problems
Components of the PHQ-9 4. Fatigue
5.Appetite Changes
6.Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8.Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation 2= More than half the
days 3= Nearly Every
Day
Total Score: 0-27
0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels 10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation needed
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9 Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
Score >=20: Severe Depression, requires urgent intervention
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NR 547- FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Leave the first rating
Save
Terms in this set (453)
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Normal (no depression)
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate?
What does a score of 8-16 on the Mild depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
What does a score of 17-23 on the Moderate depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Severe depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate?
How are items on the Hamilton Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
scored?
What type of tool is the Hamilton A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)?
What aspects of depression does the Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) evaluate?
Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
HAM-D 17 Components Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
More focused on somatic symptoms which can over estimate depression in
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale
medically ill patients
Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) which is better for
Alternative to HAM-D Scale
tracking and treatment response
Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) symptoms of depresion in older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
1/
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Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Key Areas assessed in GDS Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
1 point of each depressed response
Scoring GDS
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
0-30
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
0-15
Shorter version
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
self report tool for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) the DSM-5 criteria for MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two
weeks
Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2.Depressed Mood
3.Sleep Problems
Components of the PHQ-9 4. Fatigue
5.Appetite Changes
6.Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8.Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
Each question is scored:
0=Not at all
1= Several Days
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation 2= More than half the
days 3= Nearly Every
Day
Total Score: 0-27
0-4: Minimal or No depression
5-9: Mild Depression
PHQ-9 Depression Severity Levels 10-14: Moderate Depression
15-19: Moderately Severe Depression
20-27: Severe Depression
Score >= 10: Possible clinical depression, further evaluation needed
Clinica Use of the PHQ-9 Score >=15: Likely MDD, consider therapy and/or medication
Score >=20: Severe Depression, requires urgent intervention
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