Depression- 18E Flashcards
1
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Features of bright light therapy
A
- 10K Lux at 18 in
- 20-30 min/d in the morning
- suppresses secretion fo melatonin
2
Q
How does VNS work
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-left VNS activate brain 5-HT & NE discharge bilaterally in the brain
3
Q
CDC recommendations for women of childbearing age
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- take folic acid
- abstain from tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
- plan pregnancies and use effective contraception
4
Q
Background rate of congenital abnormalities
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3%
5
Q
Features of Persistent Pulmonary HTN in the newborn
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- occurs with ANY SSRI after 20 weeks pregnancy
- ~5 fold increase in rate with SSRI
6
Q
Name the 4 effective (evidence based) psychotherapies
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- CBT
- IPT
- PST
- Psychodynamic
7
Q
Describe the IPT focus on social function
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- interpersonal disputes
- interpersonal deficits
- Role transitions
- Grief
8
Q
Problem focus in psychodynamic psychotherapy
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- repressed instincts/desires become psychiatric symptoms
- psychological defenses became their own problem
- intra-psychic conflicts lead to symptoms
