Depression

Question 1

difference between mood and affect

Answer 1

mood is internal feeling, affect is external expression that is observed by others

Question 2

genetics of depression

Answer 2

serotonin transporter and serotonin receptor genes, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, tryptophan hydroxylase

Question 3

the essential symptoms of depression, and how many you must have to meet criteria for depression

Answer 3

depressed mood
anhedonia

must have at least 1 of these, plus 5 or more for at least 2 weeks!

Question 4

diagnosis of depression pneumonic

Answer 4

SIG E CAPS
sleep 
interests
guilt
energy
concentration
anhedonia
psychomotor slowing or agitation
suicidal thoughts

Question 5

the subtypes of depressive disorders

Answer 5

with psychotic features

with catatonia

with atypical features

with melancholic features

with peripartum onset

with seasonal pattern

Question 6

symptoms of depression with atypical features

Answer 6

increased appetite, increased sleep, heaviness in arms, legs

Question 7

symptoms of depression with catatonia

Answer 7

mutism, immobility or over activity, posturing, echolalia

Question 8

harmful side effects of steroids

Answer 8

depression and mania

Question 9

medical illnesses that cause depression

Answer 9

pancreatic carcinoma

vitamin B12 deficiency: pernicious anemia

Question 10

substance abuse that causes depression; outcome of cessation?

Answer 10

alcohol abuse

cessation of drinking remits the depression without the use of meds

Question 11

NT that functions in motivation and drive

Answer 11

dopamine