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Mental Health and Chronic Disease Comorbidities

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Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder associated with chronic disease?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bipolar disorder is not as commonly associated with chronic disease as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Which chronic disease is most strongly associated with depression?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Diabetes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the chronic disease most strongly associated with depression.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing a mental health disorder in people with chronic disease?

  1. Poor social support

  2. Lack of physical activity

  3. Unhealthy diet

  4. Regular medical checkups


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regular medical checkups are not a risk factor for developing a mental health disorder in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of depression in people with chronic disease?

  1. Sadness

  2. Loss of interest in activities

  3. Changes in appetite or sleep

  4. Increased energy levels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased energy levels are not a common symptom of depression in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of anxiety in people with chronic disease?

  1. Worry

  2. Nervousness

  3. Irritability

  4. Relaxation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relaxation is not a common symptom of anxiety in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for mental health disorders in people with chronic disease?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Lifestyle changes

  4. Surgery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surgery is not a common treatment for mental health disorders in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following lifestyle changes is NOT recommended for people with chronic disease and mental health disorders?

  1. Regular exercise

  2. Healthy diet

  3. Adequate sleep

  4. Smoking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smoking is not recommended for people with chronic disease and mental health disorders.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of treating mental health disorders in people with chronic disease?

  1. Improved quality of life

  2. Reduced risk of complications

  3. Lower healthcare costs

  4. Increased mortality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Treating mental health disorders in people with chronic disease does not increase mortality.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in providing mental health care to people with chronic disease?

  1. Stigma

  2. Lack of access to care

  3. High cost of care

  4. Adequate training of healthcare providers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adequate training of healthcare providers is not a challenge in providing mental health care to people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the primary care physician in managing mental health disorders in people with chronic disease?

  1. Screening for mental health disorders

  2. Providing initial treatment

  3. Referring patients to specialists

  4. Managing medications


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing medications is typically not a role of the primary care physician in managing mental health disorders in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the mental health specialist in managing mental health disorders in people with chronic disease?

  1. Providing diagnosis and treatment

  2. Educating patients about their mental health condition

  3. Working with the primary care physician to coordinate care

  4. Prescribing medications


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prescribing medications is typically not a role of the mental health specialist in managing mental health disorders in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the patient in managing their mental health disorder and chronic disease?

  1. Taking medications as prescribed

  2. Following up with their healthcare providers

  3. Making lifestyle changes

  4. Blaming others for their condition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blaming others for their condition is not a role of the patient in managing their mental health disorder and chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a resource for people with chronic disease and mental health disorders?

  1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  2. American Heart Association

  3. American Diabetes Association

  4. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The American Heart Association is not a resource specifically for people with chronic disease and mental health disorders.

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent mental health disorders in people with chronic disease?

  1. Managing the chronic disease effectively

  2. Getting regular exercise

  3. Eating a healthy diet

  4. Isolating oneself from social activities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Isolating oneself from social activities is not a way to prevent mental health disorders in people with chronic disease.

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a person with chronic disease may be struggling with a mental health disorder?

  1. Changes in mood or behavior

  2. Difficulty sleeping

  3. Loss of interest in activities

  4. Increased energy levels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased energy levels are not a sign that a person with chronic disease may be struggling with a mental health disorder.

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