Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder 3

Question 1

According to DSM-5, during a 2-year period of PDD an adult must not be without symptoms for more than how long?

Accepted Answer

2 months

Answer

DSM-5 specifies that the person must not be free of symptoms for more than 2 consecutive months during the 2-year period.

Question 2

Which first-line pharmacological class is most commonly used to treat Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs and SNRIs

Answer

SSRIs and SNRIs are considered first-line pharmacotherapy for PDD, with similar efficacy as in MDD.

Question 3

Which specifier can be applied to PDD when the full criteria for a major depressive episode are currently met?

Accepted Answer

With persistent major depressive episode

Answer

DSM-5 allows the specifier 'with persistent major depressive episode' when full MDE criteria have been met throughout the prior 2 years.

Question 4

PDD is associated with a higher prevalence of which comorbid condition compared to the general population?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders

Answer

Anxiety disorders are highly comorbid with PDD, occurring in a majority of affected individuals.

Question 5

The early-onset specifier for PDD is applied when symptoms begin before what age?

Accepted Answer

21 years

Answer

DSM-5 defines early onset as PDD beginning before age 21.

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