Depression Is Underdiagnosed in Older Adults for All of the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

Depression is underdiagnosed in older adults for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that it may be

• A) mistaken for dementia.
• B) seen as an accompaniment of aging.
• C) masked by physical illness.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Williams Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays, cardiovascular disease, and distinctive facial features, often accompanied by a highly social personality and a strong affinity for music.

Autosomal Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where two copies of an abnormal gene must be present for the disease or trait to develop.

X-Linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed primarily in males, who have only one X chromosome.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.