A 58-year-old business man has been referred to a psychiatrist for depression. The psychiatrist extensively interviews the client about his medical background and lifestyle. The man explains his job, which entails long hours and stress from employees and his employer. Additionally, within the past year, his oldest son was diagnosed with cancer and the hospital bills are extremely high. According to the psychiatrist, the man suffers from burnout and chronic stress. 1. Work stress, especially burnout, is a significant predictor for: A. Frailty B. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) C. Coronary heart disease D. Gluconeogenesis 2. Long-term or chronic exaggerated responses to stress can lead to disease. The adaptive physiologic response to stressful events is called: E. Allostasis F. Hypercortisolism G. Immunomodulation H. Cytotoxicity 3. Which lifestyle change might the psychiatrist suggest to this man to improve his depression? I. Finding a higher paying job J. Regular exercise K. Telomere testing
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