Depression in Latinos: A Focus on Overcoming Barriers
Pre-Activity Questionnaire


1
Latinos receive guideline-based depression care that would be considered adequate at a rate of about ______ of the rate at which non-Latino whites receive similar care.
A quarter
Half
The same
One and a half
Twice
2
Which of the following would be the most appropriate first-line medication for the treatment of major depressive disorder?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)
Dopamine Blocker
Anticonvulsant
3
Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy without an antidepressant would be an appropriate treatment in which of the following patient scenarios?
A 25-year-old male with severe depression who does not want to take medication.
A 35-year-old woman with both depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A 45-year-old male with mild to moderate major depression and significant psychosocial stress.
A 55-year-old woman who has failed adequate trials of 2 different SSRIs and has a 20-year history of recurrent depression.
Cognitive behavioral therapy alone would never be appropriate.
4
What criteria must be met before an antidepressant trial can be considered unsuccessful?
Treatment at maximum therapeutic dose for 4 to 5 weeks
Treatment at maximum therapeutic dose for 9 to 10 weeks
Treatment at starting dose for 3 months
Treatment with at least one half of the maximum therapeutic dose for 4 weeks
5
Can the use of a beta-blocker to treat hypertension cause depressive symptoms?
Yes
No
6
What should the physician attend to and document regarding a patient’s depression symptoms at every visit?
Suicidality
Relations with spouse
Status of children
Family finances
There are no concerns of special attention
7
Both of the following terms used by Latinos have strong correlations with depression.  Which term is more significantly associated with stress and depressive symptoms?
Nervios
Susto