Persistent Depressive Disorder General 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the six criterion B symptoms for Persistent Depressive Disorder in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent thoughts of death

Answer

Recurrent thoughts of death are a criterion A symptom of Major Depressive Episode, not one of the six PDD criterion B symptoms.

Question 2

A clinician is evaluating a 10-year-old child for possible PDD. How is the duration criterion modified for children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Duration is reduced to 1 year

Answer

In children and adolescents, the DSM-5 requires only 1 year of depressed or irritable mood rather than the 2 years required for adults.

Question 3

Which comorbid condition is most commonly found alongside Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders

Answer

Anxiety disorders are the most common comorbidity with PDD, occurring in the majority of affected individuals.

Question 4

What is the approximate lifetime prevalence of Persistent Depressive Disorder in the United States?

Accepted Answer

2.5%

Answer

The lifetime prevalence of PDD (including dysthymia) in the US is approximately 2.5% in community samples.

Question 5

A patient with PDD who has never met criteria for a Major Depressive Episode would receive which specifier?

Accepted Answer

With pure dysthymic syndrome

Answer

'With pure dysthymic syndrome' is the specifier for PDD when full MDE criteria have never been met during the disorder's course.

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