1. Which of the following statements is false?

1. Elderly patients are sometimes seen as a nuisance and may experience stigmatization
2. Patients with mental health problems get the same attention as those suffering a physical disorder
3. Officials may choose to misinterpret conditions, or may perceive symptoms as unimportant, rather than deserving of intervention
4. Educational programs don’t seem to be of much value in reducing stigma
5. Lumpectomy is typically preferred over mastectomy

2. Quality of Life can tell us about:

1. Whether the patient’s illness is diminishing
2. Whether various aspects of well-being are improving
3. Can predict resilience
4. Can predict vulnerability
5. The need for drug treatment

3. Which one of these is not a predictor of resilience?

1. Flexibility in the coping strategies used
2. High (extreme) level of physical activity
3. Personality characteristics
4. Positive experiences
5. Orientation toward experience

4. Which of the following statements is false?

1. Health professionals never carry stigmatizing attitudes
2. Health professionals experiencing mental health problems sometimes fail to seek help owing to the fear of being stigmatized
3. Increased contact with individuals who are affected may be a way of dealing with stigma
4. Self-stigma may foster a decline of self-esteem and self-efficacy
5. Self-stigma promotes shame, self-blame and the fear of the judgment of others

5. Which of these does not apply to anxiety in relation to other illnesses?

1. Can be a comorbid condition with other illnesses
2. Can be affected independently by illness
3. Can influence recovery from an illness
4. Can be a stressor that aggravates illnesses
5. Can develop just before a chronic illness emerges

6. The development of depression following stroke, a cardiac episode, COPD or chronic kidney disease was not generally accompanied by _______.

1. Elevated mortality rates
2. Poorer treatment compliance
3. Diminished protection given by the caregiver
4. Diminished participation in the rehabilitation process
5. More frequent hospitalizations

7. Which of the following are outcomes of depression secondary to physical illness?

1. Diminished participation in the rehabilitation process
2. Poorer treatment compliance
3. More frequent and longer hospitalizations
4. Development of new illness conditions
5. All of the above are seen

8. Depression occurs at a rate of about _______ among patients with chronic liver disease.

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 20%
4. 30%
5. 50%

9. Among MS patients, depression cannot be treated by _______.

1. SSRIs
2. SNRIs
3. CBT
4. Mindfulness
5. Stress reduction

10. An approach which involves the concurrent or sequential input of varied specialties, is referred to as:

1. Resilience training
2. Supportive networks
3. Cumulative networks
4. Coordinated care
5. Collaborative care