MrsSmyth Is Diagnosed with Depression Because She Has Lost Weight

question 36

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Smyth is diagnosed with depression because she has lost weight, expresses excessive guilt, and is unresponsive to pleasurable things.Further, she is mute and stands in one position for hours at a time.Which symptom features should also be noted with the diagnosis of depression?

• A)rapid cycling and behavioral apathy
• B)melancholia and catatonia
• C)postpartum pattern and catatonia
• D)melancholia and postpartum pattern

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Relay Station

A site or mechanism in the body or in a communication system for passing signals or messages from one part or member to another.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas in the cortex.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.