Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Older People

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning older people and treatment of depression?

• A) ECT is more likely to be used on older people than younger people because of higher rates of suicide in older adults
• B) Psychiatrists and primary care providers routinely prescribe tricyclics and monoamine-oxidase inhibitors to older people for depression
• C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are more likely to be prescribed to older adults than tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• D) ECT is less useful for older adults who have not responded to medications than younger adults

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, playing crucial roles in the regulation of various bodily functions and behaviors.

Mood Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by significant alterations in a person's mood, such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and motor control within the brain.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal and alertness, as well as in the stress response.