For the Last Several Years, Everything Has Looked Bleak and Hopeless

question 621

Multiple Choice

For the last several years, everything has looked bleak and hopeless to Felisa. She feels like a failure at work and a failure as a wife and mother. Recently she has stopped going to work, has become extremely withdrawn from her family, spends most of her time in bed, and has been having frequent suicidal thoughts. Felisa would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

• A)major depressive
• B)neurocognitive
• C)cyclothymic
• D)persistent depressive

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Definitions:

Oral Medications

are medicines taken by mouth to be absorbed through the lining of the stomach or intestine into the bloodstream for systemic effects.

Neuronal Stimulation

The process by which neurons are activated through various methods, leading to their firing and the communication of signals within the brain.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infection, disease, and foreign substances.

Genetic Abnormalities

Variations or mutations in the DNA sequence that can lead to diseases, disorders, or differences in physical or mental health.