Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder MCQ 5

Question 1

A patient with PDD reports chronic low self-esteem and persistent guilt about past failures that has never met full MDD criteria. Which specifier best applies?

Accepted Answer

With pure dysthymic syndrome

Answer

The specifier 'with pure dysthymic syndrome' applies when full MDD criteria have never been met during the course of PDD.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the relationship between PDD and personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

PDD frequently co-occurs with cluster B and C personality disorders

Answer

Comorbid personality disorders, especially cluster B (borderline) and cluster C (avoidant, dependent), are common in patients with PDD.

Question 3

When using the PHQ-9 to monitor a patient with PDD, which total score range indicates moderate depression severity?

Accepted Answer

10–14

Answer

PHQ-9 scores of 10–14 indicate moderate depression severity, a range frequently seen in monitored PDD patients.

Question 4

A clinician wants to distinguish PDD from bipolar II disorder. Which feature, if present, would most strongly argue against a PDD diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent hypomania lasting at least 4 days

Answer

Hypomania lasting at least 4 consecutive days distinguishes bipolar II disorder from PDD, which by definition lacks hypomanic episodes.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the onset of Persistent Depressive Disorder is accurate?

Accepted Answer

PDD most commonly begins in childhood or adolescence with an insidious onset

Answer

PDD most often begins insidiously in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood without a clearly identifiable precipitating episode.

Persistent Depressive Disorder Practice Test

Persistent Depressive Disorder Practice Test

Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder MCQ 5