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lracut11

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which of the following would be the most effective intervention for a depressed patient?
 
  A.
  Establish one small goal to accomplish today.
  B.
  Help the patient develop a goal to complete in the next month.
  C.
  Encourage the patient to talk about recent failures in his or her life.
  D.
  Let the patient guide what is the next best action.

Question 2

Which response best describes how dysthymic disorder is different from major depression?
 
  A.
  More severe depression with psychotic features
  B.
  Chronic low level depression
  C.
  Mild depression with episodes of hypomania
  D.
  Depression with more anxiety symptoms


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vish98

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

ANS: A
Small, achievable goals are the hallmark of helping a depressed person. One goal today is more concrete and achievable than one to be completed in a month. Talking about failures emphasizes negativity. The depressed patient may have no energy to identify the next best action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The symptoms are less severe than major depressive disorder but have gone on for long periods.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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