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?

  • Chronic medical illness
  • Genetics (correct)
  • Social isolation
  • Stressful life events
  • Which of the following symptoms are older adults MORE likely to refer to when experiencing major depressive disorder?

  • Affective symptoms
  • Cognitive changes
  • Psychological symptoms
  • Somatic symptoms (correct)
  • Which cultural background is MORE likely to report a larger number of somatic symptoms when experiencing major depressive disorder?

  • Mediterranean
  • Middle Eastern
  • Western (correct)
  • Latino
  • Which treatment is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

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

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

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

    Which sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

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

    Which medical condition has been linked to depression?

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

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

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

    What is a disadvantage of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

    <p>It causes memory loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (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 (D)</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 treatment-resistant depression does not require sedation or cause memory loss?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which age group is more likely to refer to 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>Western (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Genetics, stressful life events, cognitive changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stressful life events, chronic medical illness, cognitive changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a common comorbidity with major depressive disorder?

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

    What sleep abnormality is associated with depression?

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

    Which treatment is recommended for children with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Insufficient evidence to recommend any particular treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is recommended for adolescents with major depressive disorder?

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

    Which treatment is recommended for adults with major depressive disorder?

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

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

    <p>Group cognitive-behavioral therapy (group-CBT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>St. John's wort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prolonged sleep latency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Coronary heart disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Alcohol use disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

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

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