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joblessjake

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse knows that the two factors that often differentiate major depression from dysthymia depression are:
 
  A.
  Amounts of mania and sadness.
  B.
  Presence or absence of anger and guilt.
  C.
  Severity and duration of symptoms.
  D.
  Patient's gender and age.

Question 2

Which of the following antidepressants is a tricyclic?
 
  A.
  Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  B.
  Sertraline (Zoloft)
  C.
  Nortripyline (Pamelor)
  D.
  Venlafaxine (Effexor)


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missalyssa26

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Major depression and dysthymia are differentiated by severity and duration. The other responses are not factors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The other medications are examples of SSRIs and SSNIs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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