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The Diagnosis and Long Term Management of Depression

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Kay is 36, works as a housekeeper at a motel, and has multiple somatic complaints. Which of these symptoms suggest that there may be underlying depression?

A. Depressed mood

B. Sleep impairment (too much or too little)

C. Changes in appetite and weight (increased or decreased)

D. Cognitive impairment (e.g. concentration)

E. A and C

F. B and D

G. A, B, and C

H. All of the above

Kay was determined to have depression and was placed on an antidepressant. She is seen two months later for acute treatment of an upper respiratory infection. She has a URI but also really looks depressed. You ask her how things have been going with the antidepressant. She says she quit taking it. Regarding antidepressant noncompliance which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Of patients treated with antidepressants (SSRIs, tricyclics) over 1/3 have dropped from treatment after two months

B. The number one reason for noncompliance (accounting for over 50% of cases) is side effects

C. The most common side effect that leads to noncompliance with therapy is sexual problems

D. Weight gain from antidepressants is typically noted in the first eight weeks of therapy