Depression Flashcards
In affective disorder terminology what does euthymia mean?
1 - bad mood
2 - upset
3 - angry
4 - normal mood
4 - normal mood
- greek for happy and well
In affective disorders terminology what are the 3 disorders of mood we need to be aware of that have a pervasive (an unwelcome influence on our mood or physical effect) that can affect patients friends, family etc..?
1 - depression, hypomania, mania
2 - depression, euthymia, mania
3 - depression, hypomania, euthymia
4 - euthymia, hypomania, mania
1 - depression, hypomania, mania
- Depression (low mood)
- Hypomania (elevation of mood)
- Mania (further elevation of mood)
In affective disorders terminology Depression, Hypomania and Mania are all disorders of mood that have a pervasive (an unwelcome influence on our mood or physical effect) affect that can affect a patients friends, family etc. What is common in patients with mood disorders such as these?
1 - free from other illness
2 - co-morbid physical disorders
3 - co-morbid psychological disorders
4 - co-morbid physical and psychological disorders
4 - co-morbid physical and psychological disorders
- metabolic syndrome and anxiety for example
What are subsyndromal mood disorders?
1 - mood disorders that are elevated above the diagnostic criteria, such as depression and mania
2 - mood disorders that are similar but not severe enough to reach diagnostic criteria, such as depression and mania
3 - patient moves from euthymia (normal mood) to depression on and off
4 -patients symptoms range from depressive through mania (really elevated mood)
2 - mood disorders that are similar but not severe enough to reach diagnostic criteria, such as depression and mania
What is dysthymia?
1 - low mood (but not sufficient for diagnosis of depression)
2 - cycling between low mood and elevated mood, but insufficient for manic/depressive diagnosis
3 - patient moves from euthymia (normal mood) to depression on and off
4 -patients symptoms range from depressive through mania (really elevated mood)
1 - low mood (but not sufficient for diagnosis of depression)
- greek for bad low mood
- chronic low mood
What is Cyclothymia? (cyclo looks like cycling)
1 - low mood (but not sufficient for diagnosis of depression)
2 - cycling between low mood and elevated mood, but insufficient for manic/depressive diagnosis
3 - patient moves from euthymia (normal mood) to depression on and off
4 -patients symptoms range from depressive through mania (really elevated mood)
2 - cycling between low mood and elevated mood, but insufficient for manic/depressive diagnosis
In patients with depression (low mood) and hypomania (elevated mood) what other disorder can the symptoms present as?
1 - psychosis
2 - schizophrenia
3 - generalised anxiety disorder
4 - phobia
1 - psychosis
What is recurrent depressive disorder?
1 - low mood (but not sufficient for diagnosis of depression)
2 - cycling between low mood and elevated mood, but insufficient for manic/depressive diagnosis
3 - patient moves from euthymia (normal mood) to depression on and off
4 -patients symptoms range from depressive through mania (really elevated mood)
3 - patient moves from euthymia (normal mood) to depression on and off
- depression is diagnosed here
What is the lifetime risk of developing depression?
1 - 15-18%
2 - 30-45%
3 - 60-70%
4 - >70%
1 - 15-18%
What is the 12 month prevalence of depression?
1 - 0.6%
2 - 6%
3 - 16%
4 - 60%
2 - 6%
What % of patients that attend primary care have depression?
1 - 10%
2 - 15%
3 - 20%
4 - 40%
4 - 40%
What is the average age onset and peak of a depressive disorder?
1 - <16 y/o
2 - 40-60s
3 - 40s
4 >50 y/o
2 - 40-60s
- onset can be in mid 20s
How long do the majority of untreated depressive episodes last?
1 - >1 month
2 - >3 months
3 - >6 months
4 - >12 months
3 - >6 months
- minority last years
The majority of untreated depressive episodes last >6 months, although a minority can last years. In comparison how long do treated depressive episodes last for?
1 - 2-3 months
2 - >3 months
3 - >6months
4 - >12 months
1 - 2-3 months
If a patient has an untreated (6 months) or treated (2-3 months) depressive episode, what % are likely to have a further episode?
1 - 20%
2 - 40%
3 - 60%
4 - 80%
4 - 80%
What % of patients with severe depression are at risk of suicide?
1 - 0.1%
2 - 1%
3 - 10%
4 - 25%
3 - 10%
- this is 15 times more likely than in people without depression
- self neglect or harm to others is also a risk
When we think about the aetiology of depression, we need to think about biological, psychological and social aspects. We also need to think about Predisposing, Precipitating
(stressor), Perpetuating and Protective factors. Which of the following is a predisposing factor to developing depression?
1 - unemployment
2 - attachment style
3 - head injury
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
- unemployment = social
- attachment style = psychological
- head injury = biological
When we think about the aetiology of depression, we need to think about biological, psychological and social aspects. We also need to think about Predisposing, Precipitating
(stressor), Perpetuating and Protective factors. Which of the following is a Precipitating factor to developing depression?
1 - stressors
2 - medical illness
3 - financial stress
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
- stressors = psychological
- medical illness = biological
- financial stress = social
When we think about the aetiology of depression, we need to think about biological, psychological and social aspects. We also need to think about Predisposing, Precipitating
(stressor), Perpetuating and Protective factors. Which of the following is a Perpetuating factor to developing depression?
1 - alcohol misuse
2 - chronic negative thoughts
3 - ongoing social stress
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
- alcohol misuse = biological
- chronic negative thoughts = psychological
- ongoing social stress = social
When we think about the aetiology of depression, we need to think about biological, psychological and social aspects. We also need to think about Predisposing, Precipitating
(stressor), Perpetuating and Protective factors. Which of the following is a Protective factor to developing depression?
1 - helpful coping strategies
2 - family support
3 - good physical health
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
- helpful coping strategies = psychological
- family support = social
- good physical health = biological
Patients with depression often have depressive thinking. Which of the following is NOT an example of having thoughts of guilt and self blame from the PAST?
1 - stole something as a child
2 - not collecting mum from the shops
3 - assigning a new promotion to chance and not worth of it
4 - unhappy times, when they failed at something important
3 - assigning a new promotion to chance and not worth of it
- this is a thought about the present
Patients with depression often have depressive thinking. Which of the following is NOT an example of having thoughts of guilt and self blame from the PRESENT?
1 - stole something as a child
2 - low self esteem with friends and partners
3 - assigning a new promotion to chance and not worth of it
4 - lack of confidence in speaking to new people
1 - stole something as a child
- this is from the past
Patients with depression often have depressive thinking. Which of the following is NOT an example of having thoughts of guilt and self blame from the FUTURE?
1 - I will lose all my money
2 - my partner is going to leave me
3 - I am going to become sick and die
4 - lack of confidence in speaking to new people
4 - lack of confidence in speaking to new people
- this is an example of negative thinking in the present
There is an extensive list of diagnostic features of a depressive episodes, but what are the main 3?
1 - high mood, low energy, loss of enjoyment
2 - low mood, high energy, loss of enjoyment
3 - low mood, low energy, loss of enjoyment
4 - normal mood, normal energy and loss of enjoyment
3 - low mood, low energy, loss of enjoyment
A clinical diagnosis depressive episode according to ICD-11 can be mild, moderate or severe based on what?
1 - duration of symptoms
2 - number of symptoms
3 - gender and the number of symptoms
4 - gender and duration of symptoms
2 - number of symptoms
A clinical diagnosis of a depressive episode according to ICD-11 must last how long?
1 - >1 week
2 - >2 weeks
3 - >4 weeks
4 - >12 weeks
2 - >2 weeks
- must be persistent and impair day to day functioning accompanied by other symptoms such as low energy, lack of interest, poor sleep and poor concentration
- symptoms must be present all of or most of the time
A clinical diagnosis of a depressive episode according to ICD-11 must last 2 or more weeks with symptoms present all of or most of the time. What also must be present as a disability?
1 - lack of social support
2 - lack of insight
3 - social and functional impairments
3 - social and functional impairments
A clinical diagnosis of a depressive episode according to ICD-11 must last 2 or more weeks with symptoms present all of or most of the time, with impaired social and/or occupational function. What must the clinician exclude?
1 - other psychological disorders
2 - dementia
3 - major life events
3 - major life events
- it could just be due to the death of a family member, which is different
- symptoms are not in context with a major life event, such as loss of relative
In depressive episodes patients have a low mood which can be diurnal. What does diurnal variation mean in this context?
1 - mood drops in the evening only
2 - mood is low in the mornings only
3 - mood can fluctuate throughout the day
3 - mood can fluctuate throughout the day
- diurnal = latin for daily variation
When we talk about depressive disorders, people often describe biological features. Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 most common?
1 - appetite changes
2 - reduced PA
3 - altered sleep pattern
4 - delusions
5 - reduced libido
4 - delusions
When we talk about depressive disorders, people often describe psychological features. Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 most common?
1 - manic episodes
2 - cognitive dysfunction (low concentration)
3 - low self-esteem
4 - negative thinking
5 - anxiety
1 - manic episodes
When we talk about depressive disorders, people can present with disassociation, what is this?
1 - physical and mental state separation
2 - patients feel separated from the world
3 - patients feel separated from from others
4 - patients want to be alone
3 - patients feel separated from from others
When we talk about depressive disorders, people can present with obsessions, what are these?
1 - thoughts of grander
2 - intrusive and repetitive thoughts of their own
3 - delusions
4 -hallucinations
2 - intrusive and repetitive thoughts of their own
- this is the thought only
When we talk about depressive disorders, people can present with obsessions and compulsions. What are compulsions?
1 - thoughts of grander
2 - intrusive and repetitive thoughts of their own
3 - delusions
4 -behaviours relating to intrusive thoughts
4 -behaviours relating to intrusive thoughts
- specifically related to behaviours
When we talk about depressive disorders, people can present with physical symptoms, which of the following is a common sign?
1 - headaches
2 - GIT discomfort
3 - pain
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
- anything can change in patients with depressive disorders
We know that patients with severe depressive episodes can have features of psychosis, mainly delusions and hallucinations. What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations?
- delusions = a false belief that persists in spite of evidence
- in depression that can be negative and bad
- hallucinations = sensations (voices, smells etc..) that feel real but are not
- in depression these can be derogatory, ‘you are rubbish and bad’
Patients with severe depression can experience psychotic symptoms. What is the most common type of depressive hallucinations are most common?
1 - auditory
2 - visual
3 - smell
4 - touch
1 - auditory
- generally in 2nd person, confirming negative thinking
- you deserve to die
- you are worthless
In patients who are having depressive symptoms, it can be common for them to have cognitive impairments and memory retention problems. It can be difficult to distinguish between depression and dementia, and is described as cognitive impairment due to depression. How is the clinician able to distinguish between dementia and depression?
1 - medical history and assessment
2 - in-depth cognitive testing
3 - relieving of signs/symptoms in response to treatment
4 - all of the above
4 - all of the above
Does depression increase the risk of dementia?
- yes
- number of depressive episode is associated with dementia
- early symptoms of dementia may present as depression (prodrome)