A 34-year-old woman with suspected major depression screens PHQ-9 = 18. No suicidality. Primary care management per USPSTF?...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with suspected major depression screens PHQ-9 = 18. No suicidality. Primary care management per USPSTF?

Accepted Answer

Initiate evidence-based treatment and ensure systems for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

Answer

Do not screen; refer only

Answer

Start benzodiazepine

Answer

Order routine brain MRI

Answer

Use herbal supplements

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Depression Screening