(HU) NU 671 - Clinical Decision Making in Psychiatric Mental Health - Latest Midterm Exam Review(HU) NU 671 - Clinical Decision Making in Psychiatric Mental Health - Latest Midterm Exam Review(HU) NU 671 - Clinical Decision Making in Psychiatric Mental Health - Latest Midterm Exam Review(HU) NU 671...
, Q1. Which of the following tools is most appropriate for
assessing the severity of depressive symptoms in a patient
diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder?
A. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
B. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C. Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
D. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Answer : A. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Rationale : The HAM-D is specifically designed to assess the
severity of depressive symptoms, unlike MMSE, Y-BOCS, or GCS,
which serve different clinical purposes.
Q2. A 45-year-old male patient is presenting symptoms of
generalized anxiety disorder and is unresponsive to SSRIs. Which
of the following medications could be considered as a second-line
treatment?
Answer : B. Buspirone
Rationale : Buspirone is an anxiolytic used as a second-line
treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, especially in patients
who do not respond well to SSRIs.
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Q3. In the management of bipolar disorder, __________ is
considered the gold-standard mood stabilizer.
Answer : Lithium
Rationale : Lithium has been the gold-standard mood stabilizer
for decades due to its effectiveness in controlling both manic and
depressive episodes.
Q4. The presence of tactile hallucinations combined with severe
insomnia and agitation in a patient with a history of substance abuse
suggests a diagnosis of __________.
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