Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller
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Chapter 15- Impaired Affective Function- Depression
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A nurse is aware that the manifestations of depression in older adults may differ from those in younger people. Which of the following lists of symptoms indicate depression in the older adult? | |
| A) | Decreased energy, dysphasia, anorexia, unresponsiveness to suggestions | |
| B) | Vague fatigue, weakness, inconsistent and easily forgotten complaints | |
| C) | Strong attempts to perform well, poor attention to task, labile affect | |
| D) | Impaired perceptions, possible apathy, evasiveness, limited awareness of symptoms | |
| 2. | The nurse is reviewing the side effects of antidepressants with a group of older adults. Which of the following statements by a member of the group indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been effective? | |
| A) | “Although effects of an antidepressant can be seen in 1 week, a fair trial of an antidepressant is 3 weeks.” | |
| B) | “Fluoxetine should be given in the morning because it can cause agitation.” | |
| C) | “I need to maintain my fluid intake while on antidepressant medication.” | |
| D) | “The length of antidepressant treatment is usually 3 months for a first-time depression.” | |
| 3. | Which of the following statements about depression and functional impairment is true? | |
| A) | Hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia increase the older adult’s risk for depression. | |
| B) | Depression can lead to hip fracture and increase susceptibility to infection. | |
| C) | Taking valsartan (Diovan) can increase the risk of an older adult having depression. | |
| D) | Hypernatremia increases the older adult’s risk for depression. | |
| 4. | Which of the following statements is true about theories of late-life depression? | |
| A) | The cognitive triad theory says that adverse events impair one’s ability to appraise oneself. | |
| B) | Depression is caused by decreased plasma cortisol levels and decreased activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. | |
| C) | The learned helplessness theory can help identify factors that protect older adults from depression. | |
| D) | Researchers have identified a specific cause-and-effect relationship between depression and dementia. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
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