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Depression Quiz
Test your knowledge of depression by taking this quiz.
1. Which of these behaviors is one symptom of depression?
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This loss of interest usually causes sleeping and eating patterns to suffer. Brief periods of depression are normal.
A.
Cynicism
B.
Unexplained aggression
C.
Loss of interest in all things
D.
Rapid mood swings
2. Depression can occur at which age?
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Depression can occur as early as childhood. The most common ages for depression are from 30 to 50. Symptoms of the disease can occur at any age, though, and should be treated by a health care professional.
A.
20 to 30
B.
30 to 40
C.
40 to 50
D.
All of the above
3. A major cause of depression in women is:
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Some research says the higher incidence of depression in women is because of particular stresses that many women face, such as major responsibilities at home and work, single parenthood, and caring for children and aging parents. How these factors may uniquely affect women isn't yet fully understood. All people experience stress. In women, hormones may affect how they handle the stress, just as in men, hormones may increase the risk for heart attack in the face of stress.
A.
Increased stresses
B.
Sadness
C.
Jealousy
D.
Competitiveness
4. Which of these should you avoid if you're depressed?
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Put them off until your depression lifts.
A.
A supportive relationship
B.
Exercise
C.
Major decisions
D.
All of the above
5. Which of these are signs your depression is serious enough to warrant professional help?
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Seek help if you experience any of these problems for more than two weeks.
A.
Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
B.
Constant fatigue or listlessness
C.
A lingering feeling of the "blues"
D.
All of the above
6. How should you respond to a depressed person?
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Ask what is wrong if someone seems depressed. Be a sounding board; it may help the person determine what triggered the depression.
A.
Be upbeat
B.
Listen
C.
Encourage the person to spend time alone
D.
Keep the person company but don’t talk about the depression
7. Which of these approaches will do more harm than good when you're trying to help a depressed person?
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Instead of trying to solve the person’s problems, engage in active listening. Acknowledge what the person is saying without being judgmental. Encourage the person to talk about experiences that he or she enjoys. Let the person know that he or she is important to you.
A.
Offering solutions
B.
Scheduling leisure activities
C.
Overanalyzing the problem
D.
A and C
8. Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help alleviate depressed moods if you are deficient in it?
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L-tyrosine, an amino acid that converts to norepinephrine in the body, is also helpful.
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin B-complex
C.
Vitamin A
D.
Vitamin E
9. Depression and other mood disorders cost the United States how much in lost work time?
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U.S. companies lose an estimated $30 billion to $44 billion each year because of depression among their employees, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. People suffering from severe depression take more time off from work than those who suffer from hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
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$10 million
B.
$16 million
C.
$16 billion
D.
$30 billion
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Online Medical Reviewer:
Nelson, Gail MS, APRN, BC
Online Medical Reviewer:
Weisbart, Ed, MD
Last Review Date:
1/16/2012
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