Chapter 14: Depressive Disorders Flashcards
What are 4 examples of central nervous system depressants?
alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, clonidine
What kind of medications are phenytoin, levodopa, amantadine, bromocriptine, phenothiazines?
CNS meds
What kind of substance is amphetamine considered?
psychostimulants
Medications such as corticosteroids, digoxin, diltiazem, enalapril, ethionamide, isotretinoin, mefloquine, methyldopa, metoclopramide, quinolones, reserpine, statins, thiazides, vincristine are considered what type of medications?
systemic
HIV and neurosyphilis are considered ________ medical conditions
infectious/inflammatory
What is major depressive disorder characterized by?
a persistently depressed mood lasting for a minimum of 2 weeks
When does major depressive disorder become chronic?
after 2 years
When does seasonal affective disorder typically affect patients?
during the fall/winter
What is bereavement exclusion?
physicians would not diagnose someone with depression if they experienced a significant loss in the past 2 months
THIS IS NOT WHAT IS PRACTICED NOW
Is depression a normal result of aging?
no, but is it common
How common is anxiety is patients with major depressive disorder?
70% of cases experience anxiety
What kind of symptoms can occur if there are low levels of norepinephrine?
apathy, reduced responsiveness, or slowed psychomotor activity.
Most common neurotransmitter issues associated with depression?
low serotonin and low norepinephrine
