Major Depressive Disorder Practice Questions
20 free Major Depressive Disorder practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. According to the DSM-5, how long must core symptoms persist to consider a diagnosis of a major depressive episode?
- Q2. Which two symptoms must be present (at minimum) for a diagnosis of a major depressive episode?
- Q3. A client states, 'I haven’t enjoyed anything in weeks. I feel hopeless and worthless.' These comments reflect which symptom cluster?
- Q4. Which of the following is not a diagnostic criterion symptom of MDD in the DSM-5?
- Q5. The nurse knows that major depressive disorder most significantly impairs which areas of functioning?
- Q6. In planning a group session for clients with MDD, which content is most appropriate?
- Q7. A client reports 'I sleep all day and I can’t get out of bed.' This could indicate which subtype or feature of MDD?
- Q8. When assessing for suicide risk in MDD, which statement by a client warrants the highest priority?
- Q9. Pharmacotherapy for major depressive disorder often uses which class of medications as first-line treatment?
- Q10. A client states during a group: 'I can’t concentrate. My mind goes blank while I’m trying to read.' This symptom reflects which diagnosis element?
- Q11. Which of the following symptoms occurring in bereavement could still meet criteria for MDD under the DSM-5?
- Q12. Which risk factor most strongly increases likelihood of developing MDD?
- Q13. The group nurse notices a member has significant weight loss, early morning awakening, and marked guilt. Which specifier might this reflect?
- Q14. Which physical health condition must be ruled out before diagnosing MDD because it may present with similar symptoms?
- Q15. In group therapy for clients with MDD, what is a beneficial activity the nurse can introduce?
- Q16. A client with MDD says: 'I feel hopeless, like things will never get better.' The nurse responds: 'What gives you even a small reason to hope today?' This is a…
- Q17. Which of the following best describes the course of MDD if left untreated?
- Q18. An adult group member reports low energy, slowed speech, and nearly daily psychomotor retardation. Which cluster is this?
- Q19. Which statement by a client suggests a need for immediate intervention in a depression group?
- Q20. In planning discharge teaching for a depressed client, the nurse includes: 'Continue taking the antidepressant for ____ weeks before deciding it isn’t effectiv…