Depression Flashcards

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the most common mental health disorder

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anxiety

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2
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older adults who are depressed are usually dx with

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dementia and delirium

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3
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the theory of depression

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complex interaction with genetics, the environment and individuals biology

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4
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the monomine deficiency hypothesis believes this

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deficiency in serotonin and norepinephrine

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5
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individuals with depression have an increase in

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cortisol

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6
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how do we determine cortisol over-production

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dexamethasone suppression test (DST) - not used as a diagnosed tool

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7
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is DST (dexamethasone suppression test) used as a dx tool

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no - aids in assessment

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8
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is there a dx test for depression

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no, dx is based on structured clinical interview

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9
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the stress diathesis model of depression

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if you have a genetic predisposition than you have an assault from the environment your likely to develop the disease

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10
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the most widely accepted explanation for mental illness and depression

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stress diathesis model of depression

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11
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learned helplessness is attributed to the loss of

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control

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12
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major depressive disorder is prevalent in this population

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white - single - divorced

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13
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the father of cognitive theory

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aaron beck

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14
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cognitive theory is based on

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thoughts are related to feelings and behaviors

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15
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3 positions of cognitive theory

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negative view of themselves, the world and the future

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16
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best treatment of mental illness/depression

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psycho -therapy and meds (prefrontal lobe activity increases)

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17
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to dx major depressive disorder you must present with

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*must have 5 of the 9 criteria in DSM
*anhedonia (loss of interest) and depressed mood
symptoms persist for >2weeks that effect quality of life

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18
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3 types of symptoms in major depressive disorder

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mood (guilt)
cognitive effects (poor concentration, inattention)
physical (not sleeping/eating, weight loss)

19
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psychotic subtype of MDD present with

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hallucinations (auditory) or delusions

20
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melancholic subtype of MDD present with

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suicidal - everything is dark

21
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most severe subtype of MDD

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melancholic

22
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atypical subtype of MDD present with

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opposite the norm (gaining weight, sleeping too much)

23
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catatonic subtype of MDD present with

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negativism, waxy flexibility

24
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postpartum subtype of MDD occurs within

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4 weeks of childbirth

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seasonal affective disorder of MDD onset occurs
in the Fall and subsides in the spring
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ongoing low-grade depression that occurs over 2 yrs is classified as
persistent depressive disorder
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due to an over-diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children, this dx was developed for the new DSM
disruptive mood dysregulation
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disruptive mood dysregulation presents with
outbursts not in proportion to the situation (physical/verbal episodes)
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what are the 6 sub-types of MDD
``` Psychotic features Melancholic features Atypical features Catatonic features Postpartum onset Seasonal affective disorder ```
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when a clinician cannot determine whether a pt. has MDD or persistent depressive disorder they dx them with this
unspecified depressive disorder
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pt with depressive symptoms 14 days before menstrual onset is dx with
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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dysthymia pt present like this
Eeyore - 2+yrs. of depressive symptoms - sleep/appetite disturbance - suicidal thoughts not r/t psychosis
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difference between dysthymia and MDD
dysthymia does not present with psychosis
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when does dysthymia usually occur
early childhood - teens - early adulthood
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mnemonic for assessing depression
SIGECAPS
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what does SIGECAPS stand for
``` sleep (increase/decreased) interest (diminished) guilt/low self-esteem energy (low) concentration (poor) appetite (increase/decrease) psycho-motor (agitation/retardation) suicidal ideation ```
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difference between depression and grief
depression is diagnosable grief is not
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with grief do symptoms resolve
yes -
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can you have grief and depression
yes - grief can trigger depression
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individuals with depression are always evaluated for risk of suicide, t or f
true
41
Mrs. Chauncey, 80 years of age, complains of stomach pain and is now mute and staring out of her window. She is refusing food. Which of the following interventions are appropriate?
Speak with her, although she may not answer Continue to offer her food and fluids. Regularly assess vital signs and skin turgor.
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Mrs. Chauncey receives a visit from her priest. He runs out of her room and then pulls the nurse assistant back into her room. Mrs. Chauncey is cutting her left wrist (superficially) with the 5 x 7 glass from a framed photo of a grandchild. She is taken to the emergency department where her wrist is bandaged. Her daughter and son in law are notified. As her nurse, which of the following statements help clarify what has taken place?
“When your Mom’s priest arrived, he found her cutting her wrist with the glass from a framed photo.”
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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with dysthymia. Which of the following defining characteristics are associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.
Insomnia or hypersomnia Suicidal thoughts Appetite disturbance