87B Mood disorders

Question 1

MDD criteria

Answer 1

> 2 weeks - usually lasts 6-12 months

5 of the following: (SIG E CAPS)

Question 2

melancholic depression

Answer 2

loss of pleasure in all activites
worse in morning with poor sleep
weight loss

Question 3

atypical depression

Answer 3

sleepy
fat with leaden paralyssis
still gets excited over some things

Question 4

manic episode

Answer 4

> 1 week w/ 3 of the following: (DIG FAST)

Question 5

Hypomanic episode

Answer 5

Like manic episode except mood disturbance is not severe enough to cause marked impairment in
social and/or occupational functioning or to necessitate hospitalization. No psychotic features.

Question 6

bipolar I

Answer 6

requires manic episodes

Question 7

bipolar II

Answer 7

requires hypomanic episodes

Question 8

is a depressive episode associated with a stressor?

Answer 8

the 1st episode is, others less so\
genetics –> early depression
psychosocial factors/medical burden –> late depression