 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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1. Sleep disturbance is a useful indicator of depression in old age. |
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2. Decline in appetite is a useful indicator of depression in old age. |
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3. Anxiety is a useful indicator of depression in old age. |
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4. Depression is less likely to become chronic in old age. |
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5. Biological symptoms of depression in the elderly tend to get worse over time. |
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3. Anxiety is a useful indicator of depression in old age.
Author's
answer: True.
Anxiety in elderly people is often secondary to depression. If features
of depression are present, the depression should be treated first.