Developed for Use in Primary Health Care Settings,the Main Advantage

question 50

Multiple Choice

Developed for use in primary health care settings,the main advantage for the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders PRIME-MD) is as a

• A)substitute for a full diagnostic interview.
• B)tool that untrained volunteers can easily administer.
• C)rapid screening device.
• D)comprehensive assessment of the disorders most commonly seen in primary health care facilities such as suicidality associated with depression).

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Definitions:

Arrhythmia

An irregularity or abnormality in the heart's rhythm, which can range from harmless to life-threatening.

SA Node

Sinoatrial Node; the heart’s natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood using a device attached usually to a fingertip.

Sleep Apnea

A condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.