In bereavement-associated depression: A. Antidepressant ...

[biggirl4568]

In bereavement-associated depression:
 
  A. Antidepressant medications usually do not provide relief
  B. The same antidepressants used for non-bereavement depression can provide relief
  C. Only SSRI antidepressants can provide relief for grieving individuals
  D. Only TCA antidepressants can provide relief for bereaved individuals

Question 2

When assessing an individual with depression, it is important for the clinician to:
 
  A. Ask if there are thoughts of suicide
  B. Ask if there is a plan for suicide
  C. Ask if the individual wants to harm others
  D. All of the above

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Finally, the depressive symptoms associated with bereavement-related depression respond to the same psychosocial and medication treatments as non-bereavement-related depression. Most people experiencing the loss of a loved one experience bereavement without developing a major depressive episode. However, separation or loss of a loved one is a major stressor that can precipitate a major depressive episode.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Clinical depression often involves recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicidal attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.

[biggirl4568]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AmberC1996]

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