Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder Diagnosis & Assessment

Question 1

According to the DSM-5, what is the minimum duration of depressed mood required to diagnose Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) in adults?

Accepted Answer

2 years

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6 months

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1 year

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3 years

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms is NOT listed among the six additional DSM-5 criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent thoughts of death

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Poor concentration

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Hopelessness

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Hypersomnia or insomnia

Question 3

What is the minimum number of the six additional symptoms required to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

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Four

Question 4

In children and adolescents, how does the required duration for Persistent Depressive Disorder differ from that in adults?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 year required

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It is the same: 2 years

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Only 6 months required

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Only 3 months required

Question 5

Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for the severity of depressive symptoms in adults being evaluated for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

GAD-7

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AUDIT-C

Answer

CAGE Questionnaire

Question 6

A patient reports experiencing low mood 'more days than not' for 26 months with poor appetite and low self-esteem, with no symptom-free period exceeding 2 months. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Depressive Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder

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Cyclothymic Disorder

Answer

Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood