Depression in Minorities Post-test and Course Evaluation 2010

 

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Post Test

Case Study: (please read this case study and answer the questions below)
A Latino woman, US born, in her 40s who is uninsured comes into your office today with multiple nonspecific somatic complaints, including headache and back pain. On further questioning, she reports that she has not been herself for the past two months. She has not been sleeping well, has little appetite, does not have the interest or energy to take care of the housework as she usually would, and has difficulty making decisions about small tasks such as what to cook or what to wear. She becomes tearful during the interview and admits to feeling sad and nervous. Her husband recently lost his job and her son has dropped out of high school to help with family finances. Her physical examination and laboratory findings are normal.

1.The diagnosis of depression is:

Post Test Case Study: (please read this case study and answer the questions below) A Latino woman, US born, in her 40s who is uninsured comes into your office today with multiple nonspecific somatic complaints, including headache and back pain. On further questioning, she reports that she has not been herself for the past two months. She has not been sleeping well, has little appetite, does not have the interest or energy to take care of the housework as she usually would, and has difficulty making decisions about small tasks such as what to cook or what to wear. She becomes tearful during the interview and admits to feeling sad and nervous. Her husband recently lost his job and her son has dropped out of high school to help with family finances. Her physical examination and laboratory findings are normal. 1.The diagnosis of depression is:   1. Feeling sad or nervous for at least one month and at least two physical symptoms 2. Feeling sad or nervous for at least two weeks and at least two physical symptoms. 3. Feeling sad or nervous for at least three weeks plus anxiety attacks.

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2. What is the likelihood that treatment would improve her symptoms?

2. What is the likelihood that treatment would improve her symptoms?   1. Very Likely

2. Maybe

3. Very Unlikely

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3. Recent Latino immigrants are less likely to access care for mental health problems than US born Latinos

3. Recent Latino immigrants are less likely to access care for mental health problems than US born Latinos   1. T

2. F

4. When diagnosed with depression, Blacks are just as likely to take antidepressants as Caucasians

4. When diagnosed with depression, Blacks are just as likely to take antidepressants as Caucasians   1. T

2. F

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Asians need a higher dose of SSRIs than Caucasians because Asians are less sensitive to Cytochrome P-450 that metabolizes SSRIs in the liver.

Asians need a higher dose of SSRIs than Caucasians because Asians are less sensitive to Cytochrome P-450 that metabolizes SSRIs in the liver.   1. T

2. F

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6. Studies show that case management of depression can significantly improve treatment success rate.

6. Studies show that case management of depression can significantly improve treatment success rate.   1. T

2. F

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COURSE EVALUATION

Overall Course:

COURSE EVALUATION Overall Course:   Excellent

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Objectives were met:

Objectives were met:   Yes

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