Age-Related Risk Factors for Major Depressive Disorder
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Which age group is more likely to refer to somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

  • Younger adults
  • Neither younger nor older adults
  • Older adults (correct)
  • Both younger and older adults

    • Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

  • Both Western and non-Western cultures
  • Non-Western cultures (correct)
  • Neither Western nor non-Western cultures
  • Western cultures

    • What are the risk factors for major depressive disorder in younger adults?

  • Psychological symptoms and a loss of interest in usual activities
  • Affective symptoms and cognitive changes
  • Chronic medical illness and social isolation
  • Genetics, stressful life events, and limitations in problem-solving (correct)

    • What are the risk factors for major depressive disorder in older adults?

    <p>Chronic medical illness and social isolation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to emphasize psychological symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Younger adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of psychological symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Western cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strongest risk factors for major depressive disorder in older adults?

    <p>Chronic medical illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the risk factors for major depressive disorder in younger adults?

    <p>Stressful life events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are older adults less likely to refer to when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Psychological symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are members of Western cultures more likely to report when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Psychological symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression has the highest response and remission rates?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression causes both anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression is most often used for treatment-resistant depression and does not require sedation or cause memory loss?

    <p>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment approach for depression has similar outcomes to face-to-face psychotherapy in terms of depressive symptom severity, quality of life, client satisfaction, and therapeutic alliance?

    <p>Telepsychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group had the highest suicide rate in the United States in 2020?

    <p>75 and older (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender had higher suicide rates in the United States from 2000 to 2020?

    <p>Males (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial/ethnic group had the highest suicide rate in the United States in 2020?

    <p>American Indians/Alaska Natives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group had the highest suicide rate for males in the United States in 2020?

    <p>75 and older (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group had the highest suicide rate for females in the United States in 2020?

    <p>45-64 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression has a higher response and remission rate compared to psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is most commonly reported as comorbid with major depressive disorder among adults?

    <p>Anxiety disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

    <p>Decreased REM latency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition is NOT linked to depression?

    <p>Migraine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychosocial intervention is recommended for adolescents with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medication is recommended as a first-line treatment for adolescents with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Fluoxetine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other intervention has research support as an effective treatment for depression?

    <p>Ketamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of taking St. John's wort with certain medications?

    <p>Serotonin syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age cohort does the APA's Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression provide treatment recommendations for?

    <p>Children, adolescents, and adults (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective treatment option for major depressive disorder according to a meta-analysis?

    <p>Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to report somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Older adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Latino (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of psychological symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Asian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which comorbid disorder is most commonly reported among adults with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Substance use disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

    <p>Reduced REM latency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition has NOT been linked to depression?

    <p>Asthma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment approach is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression has the highest response and remission rates?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of taking St. John's wort with certain medications?

    <p>Retrograde amnesia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>American Indians/Alaska Natives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment approach for depression has similar outcomes to face-to-face psychotherapy in terms of depressive symptom severity, quality of life, client satisfaction, and therapeutic alliance?

    <p>Telepsychology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to emphasize somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Older adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural background is more likely to report a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

    <p>Latino cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the risk factors for major depressive disorder in younger adults?

    <p>Limited problem-solving abilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

    <p>Reduced slow-wave sleep (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which comorbid disorder is most commonly reported among adults with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Substance use disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment approach is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other intervention has research support as an effective treatment for depression?

    <p>Ketamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression has the fastest time to remission?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression has the highest response and remission rates?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression causes anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment for severe depression does NOT require sedation or cause memory loss?

    <p>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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