 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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"..I'd like to return to work.." |
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of the following statements are true of the management of depression |
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1. The elderly tolerate tricyclic antidepressants better than SSRIs. |
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2. Adverse effects of SSRIs are more problematic in older patients than younger patients. |
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3. SSRIs interact with beta-blockers. |
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4. Hormone replacement therapy is useful in the management of depression in the elderly. |
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5. Electroconvulsive therapy is useful in the management of psychotic depression in the elderly. |
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4. Hormone replacement therapy is useful in the management of depression in the elderly.
Author's answer: True.
Hormone replacement therapy has been associated with improvements in mood and quality of life, but the data are still preliminary.