Major Depressive Disorder Quiz for Nursing Students

1. Which of the following antidepressants is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?

Sertraline

Venlafaxine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

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3. Which intervention is most important when a patient reports suicidal intent?

Ensure continuous observation and remove harmful objects

Leave the patient alone to process feelings

Discuss the patient's reasons for living later

Encourage the patient to distract themselves

4. True or False: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder with a seasonal pattern.

True

False

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6. Which of the following is a psychosocial intervention for depression? (Select all that apply)

Psychoeducation about depression

Interpersonal therapy

Mindfulness-based stress reduction

Electroconvulsive therapy

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7. A patient on an SSRI reports sexual dysfunction. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Advise the patient to stop the medication immediately

Reassure the patient and report to the provider for possible dose adjustment

Recommend increasing the dose

Switch to a different SSRI without provider consultation

8. Which demographic group has the highest lifetime prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder?

Adult males

Adult females

Adolescent males

Older adults

9. True or False: Antidepressants typically show full therapeutic effects within the first week of treatment.

True

False

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11. Which of the following is a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-5?

Persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in activities

Occasional sadness lasting a few days

Temporary anxiety after a stressful event

Difficulty concentrating only at work

12. A college student reports feeling worthless and unable to concentrate on studies. These are examples of which depressive symptoms?

Cognitive and emotional symptoms

Physical and behavioral symptoms

Sleep and appetite symptoms

Social withdrawal only

13. Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for depression in clinical settings?

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

14. True or False: Suicidal ideation in depression requires immediate assessment and safety planning.

True

False

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16. A patient with depression exhibits psychomotor retardation. What does this mean?

Rapid, pressured speech

Slowed physical movements and speech

Inability to sleep

Increased irritability

17. Which of the following is a risk factor for Major Depressive Disorder? (Select all that apply)

Family history of depression

Chronic medical illness

Recent significant loss

High socioeconomic status

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18. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is primarily associated with depression?

Acetylcholine and dopamine

Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

GABA and glutamate

Histamine and substance P

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20. How many weeks must depressive symptoms persist to meet the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder?

1 week

2 weeks

4 weeks

8 weeks

Depression Quiz: Can You Spot the Signs?

1. Which of the following antidepressants is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?

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2. A patient reports anhedonia. This means the patient experiences ____.

3. Which intervention is most important when a patient reports suicidal intent?

4. True or False: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder with a seasonal pattern.

5. Depression that occurs after childbirth is called ____.

6. Which of the following is a psychosocial intervention for depression? (Select all that apply)

7. A patient on an SSRI reports sexual dysfunction. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

8. Which demographic group has the highest lifetime prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder?

9. True or False: Antidepressants typically show full therapeutic effects within the first week of treatment.

10. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression focuses on changing ____.

11. Which of the following is a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-5?

12. A college student reports feeling worthless and unable to concentrate on studies. These are examples of which depressive symptoms?

13. Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for depression in clinical settings?

14. True or False: Suicidal ideation in depression requires immediate assessment and safety planning.

15. SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of ____.

16. A patient with depression exhibits psychomotor retardation. What does this mean?

17. Which of the following is a risk factor for Major Depressive Disorder? (Select all that apply)

18. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is primarily associated with depression?

19. A patient reports sleeping 12 hours daily and still feels tired. This symptom is called ____.

20. How many weeks must depressive symptoms persist to meet the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder?