Flashcards
Mood disorders
Cards in this deck (3)
- 11. The one mandatory criterion for diagnosing depression includes: A. Sleep or appetite disturbance B. Low energy or motivation. C. Low mood or anhedonia. D. Somatic complaints or amotivation.C: Low mood or anhedonia. A, B & D are ancillary symptoms and not diagnostic by themselves.
- 22. The two most important factors that helps decide the suicidal risk includes: A. Lifestyle factors B. Lethality and intentionality C. Planning and mode of suicide D. Lack of regretB: Lethality and intentionality. A, C & D are supplementary information however the intention to carry out the act and seriousness of the attempt are the most important.
- 33. The best treatment for depression according to the available evidence base is: A. Family therapy. B. Interpersonal therapy. C. SSRIs and CBT. D. Supportive counselling.C: SSRIs and CBT. A, B & D are useful treatments but the improvements are not as robust as medication plus cognitive behavioural therapy.