Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of depression
A
Persistent low mood + loss of pleasure in most activities
Range of physical/emotional/psychosocial/behavioural symptoms
2
Q
Age group typically affected by depression
A
18-44 year old
3
Q
Criteria used for depression; score needed to confirm diagnosis
A
DSM-5 5/9 possibilities Disturbed sleep Suicidal thoughts Fatigue Loss of energy Etc
4
Q
3 complications of depression
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Exacerbations of pain/disability/distress
Reduction in QoL
Increase in morbidity/mortality
5
Q
2 assessments needed in patients with depression
A
Risk of suicide
Safe guarding issues for themselves/others
6
Q
General Mx for mild-mod depression
A
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
7
Q
General Mx mod-severe depression
A
CBT + SSRI
8
Q
Name 3 examples SSRIs
A
Sertraline
Fluoxetine
Citalopram
