Question 1

The nurse assesses a client with major depressive disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse observe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sadness subsides quickly 
B)  Promiscuous behaviors 
C)  Unable to feel any pleasure 
D)  Excessive spending sprees 
A)  Sadness subsides quickly 
B)  Promiscuous behaviors 
C)  Unable to feel any pleasure 
D)  Excessive spending sprees

Question 2

Which statement by a client who is beginning tricyclic antidepressant therapy indicates successful teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will continue to take this medication even if the symptoms have not subsided." 
B)  "I will start to see results in about 2 weeks." 
C)  "I will continue to smoke." 
D)  "I will start to cut down on my alcohol intake and have only one glass of wine at supper." 
A)  "I will continue to take this medication even if the symptoms have not subsided." 
B)  "I will start to see results in about 2 weeks." 
C)  "I will continue to smoke." 
D)  "I will start to cut down on my alcohol intake and have only one glass of wine at supper."

Question 3

The nurse is preparing a staff education session about depression in adolescents. Which statement by a staff member indicates teaching has been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression." 
B)  "Depressed adolescents normally seek immediate treatment." 
C)  "Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents." 
D)  "Suicide is not common among depressed adolescents." 
A)  "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression." 
B)  "Depressed adolescents normally seek immediate treatment." 
C)  "Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents." 
D)  "Suicide is not common among depressed adolescents."

Question 4

____________________ is a pervasive and sustained emotion that may have a major influence on a person's perception of the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a pervasive and sustained emotion...

Question 5

A client is prescribed transdermal selegiline (Emsam) for depressive symptoms. Which action would the nurse take to administer this medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply new patch to the lower abdomen. 
B)  Apply new patch to inner surface of upper arm. 
C)  Place new patch on dry, intact skin. 
D)  Place direct heat to new patch for a tight seal. 
A)  Apply new patch to the lower abdomen. 
B)  Apply new patch to inner surface of upper arm. 
C)  Place new patch on dry, intact skin. 
D)  Place direct heat to new patch for a tight seal.

Question 6

The nurse performs a full physical health assessment on an older adult client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. What is the rationale for the nurse's assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation in the elderly. 
B)  Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders. 
C)  Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy. 
D)  Depressed geriatric clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems. 
A)  The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation in the elderly. 
B)  Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders. 
C)  Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy. 
D)  Depressed geriatric clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems.

The nurse assesses a client with major depressive disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse observe?

Which statement by a client who is beginning tricyclic antidepressant therapy indicates successful teaching?

The nurse is preparing a staff education session about depression in adolescents. Which statement by a staff member indicates teaching has been effective?

____________________ is a pervasive and sustained emotion that may have a major influence on a person's perception of the world.

A client is prescribed transdermal selegiline (Emsam) for depressive symptoms. Which action would the nurse take to administer this medication?

The nurse performs a full physical health assessment on an older adult client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. What is the rationale for the nurse's assessment?

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Biological Implications

Ethical and Legal Issues

Psychopharmacology

Relationship Development and Therapeutic Communication

The Nursing Process in Psychiatricmental Health Nursing

Milieu Therapythe Therapeutic Community

Interventions in Groups

Crisis Intervention

The Recovery Model

Suicide Prevention

Caring for Clients With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in General Practice Settings

Neurocognitive Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Children and Adolescents

The Aging Individual

Survivors of Abuse or Neglect

Community Mental Health Nursing

The Bereaved Individual

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Exam 16: Depressive Disorders

The nurse assesses a client with major depressive disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse observe?

Which statement by a client who is beginning tricyclic antidepressant therapy indicates successful teaching?

The nurse is preparing a staff education session about depression in adolescents. Which statement by a staff member indicates teaching has been effective?

____________________ is a pervasive and sustained emotion that may have a major influence on a person's perception of the world.

A client is prescribed transdermal selegiline (Emsam) for depressive symptoms. Which action would the nurse take to administer this medication?

The nurse performs a full physical health assessment on an older adult client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. What is the rationale for the nurse's assessment?

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Biological Implications

Ethical and Legal Issues

Psychopharmacology

Relationship Development and Therapeutic Communication

The Nursing Process in Psychiatricmental Health Nursing

Milieu Therapythe Therapeutic Community

Interventions in Groups

Crisis Intervention

The Recovery Model

Suicide Prevention

Caring for Clients With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in General Practice Settings

Neurocognitive Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Children and Adolescents

The Aging Individual

Survivors of Abuse or Neglect

Community Mental Health Nursing

The Bereaved Individual

Military Families

Concepts of Personality Development

Complementary and Psychosocial Therapies

Cultural and Spiritual Concepts Relevant to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Issues Related to Human Sexuality and Gender Dysphoria

Filters