Mental Health › Mood Disorders · 48 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 2 free to practise now.
Practise Major Depression for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 2 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.
Q1. A patient with major depression and suicidal ideation is suddenly calmer and more energetic. Which of these conclusions should the nurse reach?
The patient is imminently suicidal
The patient's medication dosage is too high
The patient is improving
The patient is overstimulated
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Answer: A. The patient is imminently suicidal
When a patient with major depression and suicidal ideation displays a sudden elevation in mood, seems calmer, has more energy, and is more peaceful, the nurse should judge these behaviors as an indication that a suicide attempt is imminent. These symptoms may indicate relief from ambivalent thoughts about suicide and that the patient has an immediate plan for killing himself.
Q2. Which statement shows that the patient diagnosed with major depression and prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant understands the nurse's medication teaching?
"I will take the medication in the morning with my breakfast."
"If I don't start feeling better in a week I will call my doctor."
"I should not eat any type of aged cheese or chocolates."
"I should not drink any type of beer, red wine, or alcohol."
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Answer: D. "I should not drink any type of beer, red wine, or alcohol."
The patient on an antidepressant medication should avoid any type of alcohol. The antidepressant should be taken at night. Foods high in 6 tyramine should be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), not a tricyclic antidepressant. It takes 2-3 weeks for the therapeutic effect to be achieved. Content-Mental Health; Category of Health Alteration-Psychiatric; Integrated Process-Evaluation; Patient Needs-Physiological Integrity, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies; Cognitive Level-Evaluation.
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Which exams do these Major Depression MCQs help with?
They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.
