NUR 3235C Clinical Reasoning & Personalized NC – Mental Health FINALS READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is most
commonly associated with depression?
 a) Dopamine
 b) Acetylcholine
 c) Serotonin
 d) GABA
 Correct Answer: c) Serotonin
 Rationale: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has been
found to be significantly linked with depression. Lower
levels of serotonin are associated with mood disorders,
particularly depression.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a cognitive therapy
technique used in treating anxiety disorders that involves
the identification and challenging of irrational beliefs.
 Correct Answer: Cognitive restructuring
 Rationale: Cognitive restructuring is a core component of
cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps patients identify
negative thought patterns and replace them with more
rational thoughts.
3. True/False: Bipolar disorder is characterized by
emotional states that fluctuate between depression and
mania.
 Correct Answer: True
 Rationale: Bipolar disorder is marked by extreme mood
swings from highs (mania or hypomania) to lows
(depression).
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common side effects of Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?