Depression vs Dementia Flashcards by Kirsty Sutherland | Brainscape

Q

Is a short history and rapid onset more consistent with depression or dementia?

A

Depression

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Biological symptoms of weight loss and sleep disturbance align more with…

A

Depression

Can occur in later dementia

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Q

Do patients worry about their poor memory in dementia or depression?

A

Depression

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Q

Is global memory loss more consistent with depression or dementia?

A

Depression - dementia characteristically causes recent memory loss

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