NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 21 TYPES OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

1. A nurse assesses a patient with depression. Which symptom is required for diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder?. Hallucinations. Depressed mood or anhedonia. Elevated mood. Increased appetite.

2. What is the priority intervention for a suicidal patient?. Provide education. Leave patient alone. Initiate 1:1 observation. Encourage journaling.

3. Which lab should be checked to rule out depression mimics?. Calcium. T3/T4. Platelets. Sodium.

4. What is first-line medication for MDD?. Antipsychotics. SSRIs. Benzodiazepines. Mood stabilizers.

5. What is expected after ECT?. Severe arrhythmia. Headache. Cardiac arrest. Paralysis.

6. Which indicates postpartum psychosis?. Mild sadness. Crying. Delusions and hallucinations. Fatigue.

7. What is priority during panic attack?. Teach coping. Leave patient. Control breathing. Discuss triggers.

8. Somatic symptom disorder involves: Intentional symptoms. Psychological stress causing physical symptoms. Infection. Genetic mutation.

9. Conversion disorder is characterized by: Conscious faking. Neurological symptoms without cause. Fever. Infection.

10. What is priority in hallucinations?. Argue. Ensure safety. Ignore. Distract.