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All these are a part of normal aging except: A. Decreased muscle to fat ratio B. Decreased Creatinine Clearance C. Brain shrinkage D. Forgetfulness E. Loss of height
What is D. Forgetfulness
100
The following are preserved as people get older except: A. Remote memory B. Procedural memory (performing tasks) C. Semantic recall (general knowledge, vocabulary) D. Learning new information E. B & D
What is D. Learning new information
100
Incidence of Late-Life Depression in the community is: A: 3% B. 5% C: 12% D. 25% E: 50%
What is 25%
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This group of medications is first choice to treat Depression in the elderly: A. TCAs B. Antipsychotics C. SSRIs D. Benzodiazepines E. Ritalin
What is C. SSRIs
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Atypical presentation of Depressive symptoms in the elderly may include all except: A: Palpitations B. Multiple Somatic complaints C. Frustration and impatience D. Exaggerated reporting of pain E. Apathy
What is A: Palpitations
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Observing this habit daily helps to cope with stress better, reduces irritability and improves concentration
What is Sleep Hygiene
200
All these are possible reasons for an elderly person with Depression to walk slowly except: A. Peripheral Neuropathy B. Sadness C. Ear infection D. Vision problems E. Hyperthyroidism F. Hypothyroidism
What is E. hyperthyroidism
200
Following people are at high risk of developing late-life Depression: A. Those with heart disease B. Widowed Men C. Care-givers D. Chronically medically ill E. All of the above
What are E. All of the above
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This substance is a known Depressant: A. Heroin B. Cocaine C. Marijuana D. Alcohol E. Methaphetamine F. LSD
What is C. Marijuana and D. Alcohol
200
A feature of Vascular Depression is that it: A: Responds well to antidepressants B. Responds poorly to antidepressants C. May Progress to Dementia D. Calcium channel blockers are shown to help E. B, C and D
What is E. B, C and D B. Responds poorly to antidepressants C. May Progress to Dementia D. Calcium channel blockers are shown to help
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This group of people are considered to be high risk for late-life Depression and suicide but, often, do not seek help
What are Elderly Caucasian Males
300
The reason why women attempt suicide more frequently but men have a higher rate of completed suicide attempts
What is men tend to use more lethal means (firearms) to commit suicide
300
An important difference between "the blues" and Clinical Depression is
What is the duration and severity -i.e., Functional impairment
300
These medications are known to cause Depression as an adverse side effect except: A. Anti-hypertensives B. Steroids C. Cancer medications D. Interferon Beta E. Stimulants
What is E. Stimulants
300
When assessing a person with substance use and depression, this piece of information is vital in order to establish a diagnosis
What are symptoms during period of sobriety
400
People with this medical condition commonly present with depressed mood, irritability, insomnia, day somnolence, apathy, anhedonia, low energy, difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness: A: Parkinson disease B. Obstructive Sleep Apnea C. Liver failure D. Chronic pain E. Alzheimer Dementia
What is B. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
400
Following cognitive functions remain relatively intact as people age except: A. Intelligence B. Pronunciation C. Comprehension D. Speed of information processing E. Concentration
What is D. Speed of information processing
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According to the DSM-IV TR, all the following must be ruled out before a diagnosis of Major Depressive D/o can be denoted except: A. Substance use B. A manic or mixed episode C. Bereavement D. Medical causes E. Schizoaffective D/o F. Family history
What is F. Family history
400
Suddenly stopping an SSRI an cause withdrawal symptoms that may consist of all of the following except: A. Insomnia B. Diarrhea C. Dysarthria D. Anxiety E. Headache F. Tremor
What is C. Dysarthia
400
Depression is a common feature in advanced stages of these infections except: A. Syphilis B. HIV C. Hepatitis D. Haemophilus influenzae E: Neurocysticercosis
What is D. Haemophilus influenzae
500
Following are reversible causes of Depression except: A: Hypothyroidism B. Vitamin B12 deficiency C. Anemia D. low calcium or magnesium E. Stroke
What is E. Stroke
500
This personality disorder can be easily confused with Depression: A. Narcissistic B. Schizoid C. Schizotypal D. Avoidant E. Dependent
What is B. Schizoid
500
People with following medical illnesses often present with secondary Depression: A. Parkinson Disease B. Seizure Disorder C. Cerebrovascular Accident D. Myocardial Infarct E. Vitamin deficencies F. All of the above G. B and C only H. A, D and E only
What is F. All of the above
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During a home visit, Eva, who is on Zoloft, is found to have AMS, tremor, flushed skin, anxiety and fever. The most likely cause of her symptoms is: A: Drug use B. Serotonin syndrome C. Panic Attack D. Heart Attack E. Stroke
What is B. Serotonin syndrome
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A person with this organ failure is more susceptible to developing Adverse Side Effects from medications, including antidepressants: A. Liver B. Heart C. Brain D. Kidney F. Pancreas
What is A. Liver
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