Key features of depression
and its management in general practice. |
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"..I've
been possessed by the devil"
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of the following questions are true of Omar's presentation? |
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1.
Omar is suffering from major depressive disorder with melancholia. |
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2.
Guilt is a prominent feature of major depressive disorder with melancholic
features. |
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3.
Diurnal variation is a prominent feature of major depressive disorder
with melancholic features. |
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4.
Major depressive disorder with melancholic features is usually precipitated
by environmental stress. |
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5.
Major depression with melancholic features typically responds poorly
to antidepressants. |
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2.
Guilt is a prominent feature of major depressive disorder with melancholic
features.
Author's
answer: True
Major
depression with melancholia is characterised by a marked loss of pleasure
in all or almost all activities with a lack of reactivity of mood and
guilt.
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