1. Depression scale used in
older adults, cognitively im- paired adults, PHQ-9
nursing home residents
2. How major depressive disorder is diagnosed 5+ symptoms present
of
"Sig E Caps" for at
least 2 consecutive
weeks:
S: sleep
issues I:
interests
G: guilt
E:
energy
C: concentration diflcul-
ties
A: appetite
P: psychomotor
agitation or irritation
S: suicidality
3. What medication class is considered first line a) atypical
in a pa- tient who has major depressive antidepres
disorder? sant
b) tricyclic
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antidepressant d)
c)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor sero
d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake -
inhibitor
tonin-norephinephrine
reuptake inhibitor
4. What medication class is considered first line
in an adult who has mild to moderate Ettexor, Cymbalta,
depressive disorder? Pris- tique
a) atypical antidepressant
c) selective serotonin re-
b) tricyclic antidepressant uptake inhibitor
c)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake
inhibitor
5. SSRIs
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What class: inhibitor
Sertraline
escitalopram
fluoxetine
paroxetine
citalopram
fluvoxamine
6. Which statement(s) are true regarding
symptoms of depression in adolescents?
a) their symptoms may be similar to those of
adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c)depressed mood is usual
d) substance abuse may be initiated during
this time
e) difficulty thinking/concentrating may be
present
f) indecisiveness may be present
g) hopelessness would be unusual
7. 85-year-old patient has been diagnosed with
moder- ate depression. What medication class
is considered first line?
a) atypical antidepressant
b) tricyclic antidepressant
c)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d) serotonin-norephinephrine reuptake
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e) diflculty
thinking/con-
centrating may be
pre- sent
f) indecisiveness
may be present
c) selective serotonin re-
uptake inhibitor
a) their symptoms may be similar to those of adults
b) impulsivity is a common finding
c) depressed mood is usu- al
d) substance abuse may be initiated during this time
8.