Understanding the Factors Influencing Major Depressive Disorder

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Which of the following is NOT identified as a risk factor for major depressive disorder in older adults?

Genetics

Which of the following symptoms are older adults MORE likely to refer to when experiencing major depressive disorder?

Somatic symptoms

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

Western

Which treatment is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy

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

Substance use disorder

Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

Reduced slow-wave sleep

Which medical condition has been linked to depression?

Diabetes

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

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

What is a disadvantage of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

It causes memory loss

Which treatment for treatment-resistant depression does not require sedation or cause memory loss?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

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

75 and older

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

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Which treatment for treatment-resistant depression does not require sedation or cause memory loss?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

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

75 years and older

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

Males

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

American Indians/Alaska Natives

Which treatment is prescribed as a nasal spray and used in conjunction with an oral antidepressant?

Esketamine

Which treatment is self-administered under the supervision of a healthcare provider in a healthcare setting?

Esketamine

Which treatment has a disadvantage of causing both anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Which treatment has lower response and remission rates compared to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Which treatment approach had similar outcomes to face-to-face psychotherapy in terms of depressive symptom severity and client satisfaction?

Telepsychology

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

Older adults

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

Western

What has been consistently identified as one of the strongest risk factors for major depressive disorder in older adults?

Chronic medical illness

Which symptoms are younger adults more likely to refer to when experiencing major depressive disorder?

Psychological symptoms

Which cultural background is NOT mentioned as reporting a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

Asian

Which factors have been linked to the risk of major depressive disorder in younger adults?

Genetics, stressful life events, cognitive changes

Which factors have been linked to the risk of major depressive disorder in older adults?

Stressful life events, chronic medical illness, cognitive changes

Which cultural background is mentioned as reporting a larger number of psychological symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

Western

What is a common comorbidity with major depressive disorder?

Anxiety disorder

What sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

Insomnia

Which treatment is recommended for children with major depressive disorder?

Insufficient evidence to recommend any particular treatment

Which treatment is recommended for adolescents with major depressive disorder?

Fluoxetine

Which treatment is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy

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

Group cognitive-behavioral therapy (group-CBT)

Which intervention has research support as an effective treatment for depression, especially for mild and moderate depression?

St. John's wort

Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression and refers to a longer time to fall asleep?

Prolonged sleep latency

Which medical condition has been linked to depression and is independently predictive of an increased risk for myocardial infarction?

Coronary heart disease

Which psychiatric disorder is most commonly developed after a myocardial infarction?

Depression

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

Alcohol use disorder

Which treatment for major depressive disorder has been found to be more effective than either psychotherapy alone or pharmacotherapy alone in terms of both response and remission rates?

Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy

Test your knowledge on the age and cultural factors that contribute to major depressive disorder. Explore how genetics, stressful life events, cognitive abilities, and chronic medical illness impact risk levels among different age groups.

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