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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In
considering alternate treatments, which of the following statements
are
true of antidepressants treatment and electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT) in
this context? |
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Grandiose plans are characteristic of bipolar illness, manic phase. |
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2.
Clinical features of mania usually appear gradually over a period
of weeks. |
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3.
Episodes of mania may be mild and of short duration. |
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4.
The depressive phases of bipolar disease are identical to
major depressive illness. |
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5. Omar should be considered for prophylactic treatment. |
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4.
The depressive phases of bipolar disease are identical to major depressive
illness.
Author's
answer: True.
The clinical features and treatment of the depressive phase of this
illness are identical to those of other depressions.
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