Beareavement and loss

Question 1

62 yo requests antidepressant. Spouse died 6 weeks ago. Crying spells, decreased appetite. Poor sleep. Continues to see friends, no SI. Fam hx of depression, no prior depressive episodes.

Answer 1

Bereavement; assure patient of no pathology

Question 2

Which of the following factors has the most evidence to support its protective effect in bereavement after spouse death?

Answer 2

Quality of social support of the bereaved

Question 3

8 yo with no hx of emotional disturbances presents with separation anxiety and over concern for health of surviving parent

Answer 3

Age-typical ppt of normal bereavement

Question 4

Most likely to increase risk of impairment after bereavement in 80 yo

Answer 4

Significant depressive sx shortly after the loss