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Flashcards by Averil Tam, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Averil Tam
over 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 1. 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. |
| 2. 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 regret | B: 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. |
| 3. 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. |
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