A 38-year-old woman with no psychiatric history presents for an annual visit. She reports normal sleep and appetite but has not been screened for

Question

A 38-year-old woman with no psychiatric history presents for an annual visit. She reports normal sleep and appetite but has not been screened for mood symptoms. The clinic has referral pathways for positive screens. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Use a validated depression screening instrument

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Use thyroid testing as the screening tool

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Order brain MRI for screening

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Start sertraline without screening

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Screen after symptoms persist for 1 year

Depression screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 38-year-old woman with no psychiatric history presents for an annual visit. She reports normal sleep and appetite but has not been screened for mood symptoms. The clinic has referral pathways for positive screens. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?