Depression

Question 1

What is depression on a hormonal level?

Answer 1

An imbalance of Serotonin and Dopamine.

Question 2

Define:

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 2

Major or clinical depression.

One of the leading causes of disability among US adults.

Question 3

What percent of adults in the US will be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder?

Answer 3

16%

Question 4

Examples of atypical antidepressants

Answer 4

Buproprion
Nefazodone
Mirtazapine
Trazodone

Question 5

Examples of MAOIs

Answer 5

Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Tranylcpromine

Question 6

Examples of MAOIs

Answer 6

Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Tranylcpromine

Question 7

Examples of SNRIs

Answer 7

venlafaxine
desvenlafaxine
duloxetine

Question 8

Examples of SSRIs

Answer 8

fluoxetine
paroxetine
sertraline
fluvoxamine
citalopram
escitalopram

Question 9

Examples of tricyclic antidepressants

Answer 9

amitriptyline
nortriptyline
desipramine
clomipramine
amoxapine
doxepin
protriptyline
trimipramine
imipramine

Question 10

Define persistend depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Answer 10

Depressed mood that occurs for most of the day for more days than not for a period of at least two years.

Question 11

Symptoms of dysthymia

Answer 11

eating patterns
sleeping patterns
low energy
low self esteem
concentration difficulties
feelings of hopelessness

Question 12

What comorbid conditions put someone at risk for dysthymia?

Answer 12

Anxiety disorders

Substance abuse

Question 13

Define bipolar disorder:

Answer 13

Otherwise known as manic depressive disorder.

Patient will display major atypical shifts in mood or episodes of euphoria followed by depression.

Question 14

How long can bipolar episodes last?

Answer 14

Days to month.

Can include shifts in appetitie, behavior, sleep, and activity.

Question 15

The medication used for bipolar disorder is ________.

Answer 15

Lithium (Metal rock on!!!)

Question 16

What gender is more likely to die by suicide?

Answer 16

Men

Question 17

Define generalized anxiety disorder.

Answer 17

Hyper activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Symptoms include:
Increased BP
Increased HR
Perspiration
Nausea
Chest pain
Dizziness
SOB

Question 18

What is OCD

Answer 18

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

It’s an obsession followed by a compulsion.

Question 19

What type of brain changes are seen with OCD?

Answer 19

Increased frontal cortex activity and subcortical structures.

Question 20

Top four reasons men suffer PTSD

Answer 20

Rape
Combat Exposure
Childhood neglect
Childhood abuse

Question 21

Top four reasons women suffer PTSD

Answer 21

Rape
Sexual molestation
Physical attack
Being threatened with a weapon

Question 22

To be diagnosed with PTSD:

Answer 22

Patient must have:
one re-experiencing symptom
One avoidance symptom
two arousal and reactivity symptoms
two cognition and mood symptoms

Question 23

What do re-experiencing symptoms include?:

Answer 23

Flashbacks (physically reliving the trauma)

Bad dreams

Frightening thoughts

Question 24

What do avoidance symptoms include?

Answer 24

staying away from places, events, or objects that are reminders of the trauma.

Avoiding feelings or thoughts about the trauma

Question 25

What do arousal and reactivity symptoms include?

Answer 25

Being easily startled

Feeling tense or “on edge”

Having difficulty sleeping

Having angry outbursts

Question 26

What do cognition and mood symptoms include?:

Answer 26

Trouble remembering key features of the trauma
Negative thoughts about oneself or the world
Distorted feelings like guilt or blame
Loss of interest in activities

Question 27

How often do veterans commit suicide?

Answer 27

22 / day

One every 65 minutes