Key features of depression and its
management in general practice.
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is ok in that department.." |
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of the following statements are true in relation of this presentation? |
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1.
Subsyndromal depression is associated with increased risk of medical
illness. |
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2.
Subsyndromal depression may benefit from counselling. |
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3.
Depression is an independent risk factor for ischaemic heart disease
in men. |
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4.
Depression increases the mortality from ischaemic heart disease. |
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5.
Depression is present in over 45% of patients with myocardial infarction. |
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5.
Antidepressants are of proven benefit in sub-syndromal depression.
Author's
answer: False
Scientific
evidence for effectiveness of antidepressant medication in sub-syndromal
depression is lacking.
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