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According to the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT a symptom required for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
According to the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT a symptom required for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
- Significant weight changes
- Recurrent thoughts of death
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Excessive worry (correct)
How long must the symptoms of depressed mood or anhedonia be present for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
How long must the symptoms of depressed mood or anhedonia be present for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
- At least 1 week
- At least 4 weeks
- At least 2 weeks (correct)
- At least 3 weeks
Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder is correct?
Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder is correct?
- At least six symptoms must be present, regardless of depressed mood or anhedonia.
- At least three symptoms must be present, including depressed mood and anhedonia.
- At least four symptoms must be present, in addition to depressed mood or anhedonia. (correct)
- At least five symptoms must be present, including depressed mood or anhedonia.
Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder is NOT true?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of major depressive disorder according to the DSM-5?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of major depressive disorder according to the DSM-5?
What is the primary reason for ruling out potential medical disorders before diagnosing major depressive disorder?
What is the primary reason for ruling out potential medical disorders before diagnosing major depressive disorder?
What is a commonly used screening tool to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms?
What is a commonly used screening tool to assess the severity of a patient's depressive symptoms?
What is one of the medical conditions that should be ruled out in the assessment for depressive disorders?
What is one of the medical conditions that should be ruled out in the assessment for depressive disorders?
What is the main purpose of using screening tools for depressive disorders in primary care?
What is the main purpose of using screening tools for depressive disorders in primary care?
Which self-report screening instrument assists in differentiating bipolar symptoms?
Which self-report screening instrument assists in differentiating bipolar symptoms?
Which tool can assess both depression and anxiety symptoms?
Which tool can assess both depression and anxiety symptoms?
Why is it important to rule out medical conditions like hypothyroidism in the assessment of depressive disorders?
Why is it important to rule out medical conditions like hypothyroidism in the assessment of depressive disorders?
Which screening tool is a self-report instrument consisting of 17 questions to assist in differentiating bipolar disorder symptoms?
Which screening tool is a self-report instrument consisting of 17 questions to assist in differentiating bipolar disorder symptoms?
What is one of the most common screening tools used in primary care for assessing depression?
What is one of the most common screening tools used in primary care for assessing depression?
What distinguishes the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) from other screening tools?
What distinguishes the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) from other screening tools?
Why are screening tools alone not diagnostic of depression?
Why are screening tools alone not diagnostic of depression?
According to the passage, which medication is mentioned as potentially alleviating some PTSD symptoms?
According to the passage, which medication is mentioned as potentially alleviating some PTSD symptoms?
What is the primary recommendation for primary care providers regarding PTSD patients?
What is the primary recommendation for primary care providers regarding PTSD patients?
According to the passage, what is the most effective way to decrease symptoms of depression?
According to the passage, what is the most effective way to decrease symptoms of depression?
What type of therapy, in addition to pharmacological treatment, has been found to be efficacious for anxiety disorders?
What type of therapy, in addition to pharmacological treatment, has been found to be efficacious for anxiety disorders?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential treatment for PTSD?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential treatment for PTSD?
According to the passage, which of the following has been shown to reduce symptoms in multiple anxiety disorders?
According to the passage, which of the following has been shown to reduce symptoms in multiple anxiety disorders?
Which neurotransmitters are specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the core symptoms of depression?
Which neurotransmitters are specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the core symptoms of depression?
Which brain regions are linked to the depressive symptom of depressed mood?
Which brain regions are linked to the depressive symptom of depressed mood?
What is the focus of genetic testing in relation to the treatment of psychiatric disorders?
What is the focus of genetic testing in relation to the treatment of psychiatric disorders?
Which brain circuit is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the symptom of worry in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Which brain circuit is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the symptom of worry in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Which neurotransmitter is specifically mentioned as being involved with sedatives like benzodiazepines and alcohol?
Which neurotransmitter is specifically mentioned as being involved with sedatives like benzodiazepines and alcohol?
Which brain region is mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Which brain region is mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
What is the conclusion regarding the efficacy of genetic testing in relation to the treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the conclusion regarding the efficacy of genetic testing in relation to the treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Which brain region is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Which brain region is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Which neurotransmitter is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of panic and phobias?
Which neurotransmitter is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the neurobiology of panic and phobias?
Which brain region is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the symptom of fatigue in depression?
Which brain region is specifically mentioned as potentially contributing to the symptom of fatigue in depression?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a panic attack?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a panic attack?
What is the minimum number of symptoms required to meet the criteria for Panic Disorder (PD)?
What is the minimum number of symptoms required to meet the criteria for Panic Disorder (PD)?
Which of the following is a common differential diagnosis for Panic Disorder?
Which of the following is a common differential diagnosis for Panic Disorder?
What is the purpose of the HAM-A rating scale in the assessment of Panic Disorder?
What is the purpose of the HAM-A rating scale in the assessment of Panic Disorder?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
What is the purpose of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) in the assessment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
What is the purpose of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) in the assessment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
What is a key change in the criteria for PTSD in the DSM-5?
What is a key change in the criteria for PTSD in the DSM-5?
Which of the following is a common screening tool for PTSD?
Which of the following is a common screening tool for PTSD?
What is a key difference between the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders?
What is a key difference between the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders?
What is a common compulsive behavior associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
What is a common compulsive behavior associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
What is the purpose of using screening tools for traumatic events?
What is the purpose of using screening tools for traumatic events?
How many sources of information are recommended when screening for trauma?
How many sources of information are recommended when screening for trauma?
What is the purpose of the TESI tool?
What is the purpose of the TESI tool?
What is a key risk factor for suicide?
What is a key risk factor for suicide?
What is a key protective factor against suicide?
What is a key protective factor against suicide?
What is the purpose of the SAFE-T suicide assessment?
What is the purpose of the SAFE-T suicide assessment?
What is the classic monoamine theory of depression?
What is the classic monoamine theory of depression?
Which of the following is NOT a key step in the SAFE-T suicide assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a key step in the SAFE-T suicide assessment?
What is the purpose of understanding the neurobiology of depression and anxiety disorders?
What is the purpose of understanding the neurobiology of depression and anxiety disorders?
What is the recommended approach for using screening tools for depression, anxiety, and suicide?
What is the recommended approach for using screening tools for depression, anxiety, and suicide?
What was the key finding from the STAR*D study regarding the treatment of major depressive disorder?
What was the key finding from the STAR*D study regarding the treatment of major depressive disorder?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key recommendation from the STAR*D study and other guidelines for the treatment of major depressive disorder?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key recommendation from the STAR*D study and other guidelines for the treatment of major depressive disorder?
Based on the information provided, which of the following antidepressants has been shown to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder?
Based on the information provided, which of the following antidepressants has been shown to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder?
What is the first-line treatment recommendation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the passage?
What is the first-line treatment recommendation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the passage?
Which of the following is a key finding from the STAR*D study regarding the treatment of major depressive disorder?
Which of the following is a key finding from the STAR*D study regarding the treatment of major depressive disorder?
What is the main focus of the evidence-based algorithms and guidelines discussed in the passage for the treatment of major depressive disorder?
What is the main focus of the evidence-based algorithms and guidelines discussed in the passage for the treatment of major depressive disorder?
According to the passage, what is the key difference in long-term prognosis between patients who achieve remission and those who achieve a partial response to antidepressant treatment for major depressive disorder?
According to the passage, what is the key difference in long-term prognosis between patients who achieve remission and those who achieve a partial response to antidepressant treatment for major depressive disorder?
Which of the following antidepressant classes was found to be effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) according to the passage?
Which of the following antidepressant classes was found to be effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) according to the passage?
What is the key takeaway from the evidence-based algorithm presented in Figure 30-2 regarding the general approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders?
What is the key takeaway from the evidence-based algorithm presented in Figure 30-2 regarding the general approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders?
