 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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"..I'm not like other people.." |
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1. Fatima should be investigated in order to exclude organic illness. |
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2. A personality disorder may present in this way. |
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3. Prescribed drugs may be the cause of this presentation. |
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4. Alcohol and substance abuse should be excluded. |
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5. Domestic violence may present in this way. |
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3. Prescribed drugs may be the cause of this presentation.
Author's answer: True
Depression is associated with a large number of commonly prescribed medications including corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and levodopa.