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1. More than one-fourth of older Americans will be members of racial or ethnic minority groups in the year 2030, which will enhance the need to understand cultural differences in the perception of depression, treatment preferences, and the response to treatment.
A. True
B. False
2. The authors attribute the achievement of successful aging to each of the following factors EXCEPT:
A. A positive attitude, realistic perspective, and the ability to adapt to change
B. Security and stability in living environment, financial resources, and social support
C. Health and wellness, including good physical health at age 55
D. Active engagement with life, including being socially involved, participating in stimulating activities, learning, and feeling a sense of purpose in life
3. Untreated depression can also increase the risk of developing various physical disorders, including ___________, and can complicate recovery from physical disorders.
A. Stroke
B. Pulmonary Disease
C. Gastrointestinal issues
D. Heart attack
4. Impairments that limit their ability to perform daily activities impact one-fourth of older adults, and approximately one-half of this age group have mobility limitations.
A. True
B. False
5. About one in five older adults lives in poverty, with the highest rates occurring in older men of all ethnicities who live alone..
A. True
B. False
6. A 2008 study found that older adults who received one year of integrated and collaborative treatment of depression in the primary care setting had lower average costs for all of their health care over a four-year period.
A. True
B. False
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the significant outcomes addressed by focusing on Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) to treat depression in older adults?
A. Preventing relapse, recurrence of symptoms, and suicidal thinking
B. Reducing the symptoms of depression in 50-70% of older adults who receive treatment
C. Improving cognitive and functional status
D. Helping patients develop skills to cope with disability or other problems
8. Psychotherapy interventions indicated as part of EBPs to treat depression include cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, problem-solving treatment, interpersonal psychotherapy, and:
A. Family systems theapy
B. Expressive therapy
C. Narrative therapy
D. Reminiscence therapy
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