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wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Recent research by Kessler et al. (2003) suggests that the current status of treatment for depression is that:

a. for those persons with depression who do receive treatment, 90 are judged effective
b. over 75 of all persons with depression receive treatment at some point
c. almost all persons found to be depressed are diagnosed within 3 months of onset
d. less than 25 of persons with depression receive treatment that is judged adequate

Question 2

A client is started on interferon treatment for multiple sclerosis. In response to the client asking about side effects and how the interferon will make him feel, the nurse responds:

a. You might begin to feel unusually energetic and upbeat.
b. Depression has been found to be one of the major side effects of interferon treatment.
c. You shouldn't notice any change in your moods at all, unless you are allergic to it.
d. Interferon has a natural antidepressant effect on the brain.

Jane · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Data suggest that barely half of persons with depression receive treatment. In addition, less than half of those treated (less than 25 of the total) receive treatment that is judged adequate based on number and timing of follow-up visits.

Answer to Question 2

B
When a client is started on interferon treatment for multiple sclerosis and begins to ask the nurse about side effects and how the medication will make him feel, the nurse would inform the client that depression is one of the major side effects of this medication. Depression has been linked to changes in brain concentrations of serotonin.