Depression Knowledge Assessment
Depression Knowledge Assessment
1)People suffering from depression:
A)Have trouble sleeping or oversleep
B)Have a loss of energy or feel tired all the time
C)Have difficulty concentrating, thinking or making decisions
D)All of the above
2)Depression is:
A)Very Rare
B)Common
C)Contagious
D)Preventable
3)Depression is not hereditary.
A)True
B)False
4) Depression is :
A)Very similar to sadness
B)Also called the”baby blues”
C)Treatable
D)A normal part of aging
5)Only emotionally troubled people become depressed.
A)True
B)False
6)Depression is more likely to occur among men :
A)True
B)False
7)The two chemicals in the brain that may contribute to depression are:
A)Adrenaline and Estrogen
B)Oxygen and Nitrogen
C)Potassium and Calcium
D)Serotonin and norepinephrine
8)Medications commonly used to treat depression are:
A)Addicting
B)Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
C)Tranquilizers
D)“Uppers”
9)Depression is hurtful but not a major medical condition.
A)True
B)False
10)Depression causes physical pain.
A)True
B)False
11)Childhood depression
A)Will usually go away on its on
B)Is an indication that it will not reoccur in adulthood
C)Comes at a time of great personal change
D)Is easy to diagnose
12)Being optimistic can cure depression
A)True
B)False
13)Most people with depression never go to a mental health professional.
A)True
B)False
14)It generally takes how long for antidepressants to begin to work:
A)2-3 months of treatment
B)2-4 weeks of treatment
C)6 months of treatment
D)7 days of treatment
15)Common side effects from antidepressants are:
A)GI distress
B)Drowsiness or Insomnia
C)Headache
D)All of the above
16)Non-medication forms of treatment for depression include:
A)Fasting
B)Purging
C)Talk Therapy
D)Denial
17)Talking about depression only makes it worse.
A)True
B)False
18)Electroconvulsant Therapy (ECT)
A)Is an outdated barbaric form of treatment
B)Is an acceptable form of safe treatment for severely depressed individuals
C)Has too many long term side effects
D)Requires daily treatments for at least a year
19)A self-management skill that is helpful for individuals with depression is:
A)Sleep 12 hours a day
B)Only take your medication when you feel you need it
C)Identify family and friends that can offer routine support
D)Go to the emergency room
20)Which of the following is not a useful self-management tool:
A)Eat a caramel nut sundae
B)Engage in a pleasurable activity 2-3 times per week
C)Learn a 10 minute relaxation routine and use it daily
D)Go for a brisk 30 minute walk 5 days per week
21)Setting multiple challenging personal goals will help take your mind off of your depression and thus produce a positive outcome.
A)True
B)False
22) As you begin treatment, you should expect the following:
A)Your mood will gradually improve and positive thinking will replace negative thoughts
B)You should be able to begin setting goals for major changes in your day to day activity
C)To be able to accomplish large projects you have been neglecting
D)The need to stay home and isolated while you heal.
23)If you have experienced 2-3 episodes of major depression, your doctor may suggest you receive long-term maintenance treatment.
A)True
B)False
24)If you feel you are having a crisis, you should:
A)Call your best friend
B)Call 911
C)Call your doctor
D)All of the above
25)If you don’t feel your treatment is working, you should:
A)Stop taking your medication
B)Try to sleep as much as you can
C)Stick with the plan; it may take 6 months to a year to work
D)Talk with your doctor or another member of your care team
Rev. 4/1/2010PPCN: Depression Knowledge Assessment 1