Question

A 71-year-old man presents with a history of low mood, weight loss and early morning waking. He has had poor appetite and has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with metastases. He expresses hopelessness but no active suicidal plan. Which type of depression is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive episode

Answer

Adjustment disorder

Answer

Dysthymia

Answer

Bipolar depression

Answer

Bereavement

Practice question

A 71-year-old man presents with a history of low mood, weight loss and early morning waking. He has had poor appetite and has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with metastases. He expresses hopelessness but no active suicidal plan. Which type of depression is most likely?