To Receive a Diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder with Dysthymic

question 78

Multiple Choice

To receive a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder with dysthymic syndrome, an individual must have experienced symptoms for at least:

• A) two weeks.
• B) two months.
• C) one year.
• D) two years.

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Definitions:

Structure Labeled

The act of identifying and marking specific parts of a structure for study or reference.

Prehypertensive State

A condition characterized by blood pressure that is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension.

Systolic/Diastolic

Refers to the two measurements in blood pressure; systolic is the pressure when the heart beats, and diastolic is the pressure when the heart rests between beats.

Blood Pressures

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.