Depression AP Post Test - Medical Update

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Depression Post Test for AP

1. Depression is a normal part of growing older

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2. Depression is an illness that responds well to a number of treatments.

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3. Depression can take many forms, including a variety of physical symptoms

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4. Increases of 1 or more medical conditions in the older adult do not put the person at greater risk for depression.

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5. After the age of 65, both men and women are equally affected by depression.

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6. Symptoms of physical illness can mask the symptoms of depression; making it harder to diagnose the depression.

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7. It is difficult to distinguish between depression and dementia because some of the symptoms of dementia can be similar to those of severe depression.

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8. Most older adults that have dementia, do not have depression.

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9. Older adults account for 25% of all suicides in the U.S.

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10. Electroconvulsive therapy is extremely dangerous for older adults and therefore should never be used as a treatment option for depression in older adults

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11. Antidepressants can be effective in treating depression.

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12. If you think a person is suicidal, talking to him/her about this will increase the his/her risk of committing suicide.

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13. Cognitive therapy increases the concentration ability of the older adult thereby decreasing depressive symptoms.

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14. The two most common types of antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants TCAs).

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15. Antidepressants have to be started in higher doses in older adults

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16. Doctor consultation is important before medication is discontinued, since some medication cause problems if stopped abruptly

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17. Short Term Psychotherapy can be effective in treating clinical depression, especially depression that is less severe.

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18. Interpersonal therapy focuses on dealing more effectively with other people and working to change relationships that can cause or worsen depression

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19. Antidepressants can cause loss of appetite, nausea, insomnia, low heart rate, dry mouth, and fatigue. Some people refuse to take their medications due to these side effects.

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Instructions: Check all the correct answers to the following questions.

20. The following are signs/symptoms of depression:

A. loss of energy
B. difficulty concentrating
C. increased appetite
D. feeling useless or hopeless

21. The following can place an older adult at risk for depression:

A. friends and loved ones die
B. genetic factors
C. side effects from medications
D. the aging process itself

22. Some useful types of psychotherapy with older adults are

A. validation therapy
B. cognitive therapy
C. reality orientation therapy
D. behavioral therapy

23. Warning signs for a person at risk for suicide include:

A. behavior changes
B. acquiring new interests
C. increased withdrawal
D. stockpiling medications

24. ECT is recommended in the following cases:

A. when the risk of suicide high
B. when the cost of medications is high
C. when family members request it
D. when a person cannot take medications

25. The following professionals can prescribe antidepressants

A. the psychotherapist
B. the psychiatrist
C. the clinical social worker
D. the physician