Which of the Following Is Associated with Primary Protein-Energy Malnutrition

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with primary protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) ?

• A) Poor diet due to living in a developing country
• B) Anorexia
• C) Malabsorption
• D) Severe infection

Understand the reasons for revisions in the DSM and the impact of societal changes on mental health classification.

Recognize the influence of gender, culture, and socio-economic status on the perception, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

Identify and differentiate between various mental disorders and their historical contexts.

Evaluate the role of power dynamics in defining normalcy and pathology within mental health.

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Definitions:

Suicidality

The risk or propensity towards having suicidal thoughts or engaging in suicidal behaviors.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, often associated with depression or other mental health disorders.

SSRI

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders, which work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Adolescents

The stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically involving teenagers aged between 13 and 19 years.