Question 96 · LEK · Depressive syndrome
Which of the following symptoms, apart from decreased mood, are among the basic symptoms of depressive syndrome?
1) attention disorder;
2) decreased energy or increased fatigue;
3) anhedonia or a loss of interest;
4) sleeping and eating disorders;
5) anxiety;
6) unwarranted guilt;
7) cancellation or suicidal thoughts.
The correct answer is:
2) decreased energy or increased fatigue;
3) anhedonia or a loss of interest;
4) sleeping and eating disorders;
5) anxiety;
6) unwarranted guilt;
7) cancellation or suicidal thoughts.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 3,4.
- C. 5,7.
- D. 2,3.
- E. 4,6.
Hint
ICD-10 names three core symptoms of depression; low mood is one, and the other two are hidden in the list.
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