The nurse knows that the two factors that often differentiate ...

[joblessjake]

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)

[missalyssa26]

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.

[joblessjake]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[samiel-sayed]

Gracias!