Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Low

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among elderly patients?

• A) There is no treatment for depression in the elderly.
• B) Depression in the elderly is inevitable because of deteriorating brain function.
• C) Elderly patients and their families believe depression is a normal consequence of growing old.
• D) Elderly patients do not respond to antidepressants.
• E) The available treatments are complex and difficult to implement.

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