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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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