What percentage of patients who commit suicide have depressive ...

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What percentage of patients who commit suicide have depressive illness?
 
  A. 100
  B. 90
  C. 70
  D. 50

Question 2

It is important for the clinician to recognize that a recurrence of depression is:
 
  A. 50 likely after one episode
  B. 70 likely after two episodes
  C. 90 likely after three episodes
  D. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Untreated and undertreated depression significantly increases the risk of suicide: One out of seven people with recurrent depressive illness commit suicide, 70 of suicides have depressive illness, and 70 of suicides see their primary care provider within 6 weeks of suicide. Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Stahl, 2008).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
There is a 5 to 11 lifetime prevalence for depression; morbidity is comparable to angina and advanced coronary artery disease. The risk of recurrence of depression is 50 after one episode, 70 after two episodes, and 90 after three episodes.