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• Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common
symptom observed in patients diagnosed with major depressive
disorder?
a. “I’m so restless. I can’t seem to sit still.”
b. “I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college.”
c. “I’m not trying to diet, but I’ve lost about 5 pounds in the past 5 months.”
d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I’m always up by 3 a.m. and can’t go back
to sleep.”
• Which assessment question asked by the nurse demonstrates an
understanding of comorbid mental health conditions associated with
major depressive disorder? Select all that apply.
a. “Do rules apply to you?”
b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”
c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”
d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
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• Which nursing intervention focuses on managing a common characteristic
of major depressive disorder associated with the older population?
a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.
b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.
c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.
d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major
depression in a lifetime.
• Which characteristic identified during an assessment serves to support
a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? Select all that
apply.
a. Female
b. 7 years old
c. Comorbid autism diagnosis
d. Outbursts occur at least once a week
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e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school
• Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major
depressive disorder?
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Crohn’s disease
• Tammy, a 28-year-old with major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa, is ready for discharge from the county hospital after 2 weeks
of
inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking citalopram (Celexa) and reports that
it has made her feel more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of
bulimia nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
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d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Cabot has multiple symptoms of depression including mood reactivity, social
phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a history of mild hypertension, which
classification of antidepressants dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a
safe
medication?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
• When a nurse uses therapeutic communication with a withdrawn patient
who has major depression, an effective method of managing the silence is
to:
a. Meditate in the quiet environment
b. Ask simple questions even if the patient will not answer
c. Use the technique of making observations
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN
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• Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common
symptom observed in patients diagnosed with major depressive
disorder?
a. “I’m so restless. I can’t seem to sit still.”
b. “I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college.”
c. “I’m not trying to diet, but I’ve lost about 5 pounds in the past 5 months.”
d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I’m always up by 3 a.m. and can’t go back
to sleep.”
• Which assessment question asked by the nurse demonstrates an
understanding of comorbid mental health conditions associated with
major depressive disorder? Select all that apply.
a. “Do rules apply to you?”
b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”
c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”
d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN
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GRADED A+.
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MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
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GRADED A+.
• Which nursing intervention focuses on managing a common characteristic
of major depressive disorder associated with the older population?
a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.
b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.
c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.
d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major
depression in a lifetime.
• Which characteristic identified during an assessment serves to support
a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? Select all that
apply.
a. Female
b. 7 years old
c. Comorbid autism diagnosis
d. Outbursts occur at least once a week
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN
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e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school
• Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major
depressive disorder?
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Crohn’s disease
• Tammy, a 28-year-old with major depressive disorder and bulimia
nervosa, is ready for discharge from the county hospital after 2 weeks
of
inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking citalopram (Celexa) and reports that
it has made her feel more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of
bulimia nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN
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d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Cabot has multiple symptoms of depression including mood reactivity, social
phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a history of mild hypertension, which
classification of antidepressants dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a
safe
medication?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
• When a nurse uses therapeutic communication with a withdrawn patient
who has major depression, an effective method of managing the silence is
to:
a. Meditate in the quiet environment
b. Ask simple questions even if the patient will not answer
c. Use the technique of making observations
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN
MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
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