Depression Flashcards
*What does the letter ‘In’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(1) In terest : Decreased interest and pleasure in normal activities
*What does the first letter ‘S’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(2) S leep : Insomnia or hypersomnia
*What does the 1st letter ‘A’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(3) A ppetite : Decreased appetite, weight loss
*What does the letter ‘D’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(4) D epressed : Depressed mood (adults); NB: may be irritable mood in children
*What does the letter ‘C’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(5) C oncentration : Impaired concentration and decision making
*What does the 2nd letter ‘A’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(6) A ctivity: Psychomotor retardation or agitation
*What does the letter ‘G’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(7) G uilt : Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
*What does the letter ‘E’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(8) E nergy : Decreased energy or fatigue
*What does the last letter ‘S’ refer to in the acronym In.SAD.CAGE S ?
(9) S uicidal thoughts or attempts
What is the lifetime prevalence of Major depressive disorder (MDD) in the community?
5.8%
Among persons with a mental illness, 50.6% of them also had a ___.
chronic physical illness
Among persons with a chronic physical illness, __ of them also had a mental illness
14.3%
What is the lifetime prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the community?
3%
What is the lifetime prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the community?
0.9%
It is important to note that most people with serious mental problems do not __.
seek any professional help.
The general risk factors for suicide in the general population are described by PELMCA: “A __, __, __, __, with physical/mental __ and previous __.
poor elderly lonely man comorbidities attempts
The monoamine hypothesis theorizes that the reduction of NSD neurotransmitters is the cause of depression. What does NSD refer to?
Norepinephrine (NE), Serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA)
Before starting pharmacological treatment for depression, it is critical to first rule out __ and __.
Medical disorders and drug induced causes
Endocrine disorders such as CHD can be secondary causes or even worsen depression. What is CHD?
Cushing’s syndrome, Hypothyroidism and Diabetes (T2DM)
Deficiency states such as __ and __ are secondary causes for depression.
Anemia and Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Infections such as __, __, and __ may be secondary causes for depression.
CNS infections
HIV/STD
TB
Metabolic disorders such as __ and __ may be secondary causes for depression.
- Electrolyte imbalance
2. Hepatic encephalopathy
Cardiovascular disorders such as __, __ and __ may be secondary causes for depression.
CHF
MI
CAD
Neurological disorders such as AEPPP may be secondary causes for depression. What is AEPPP?
Alzheimer's Epilepsy Parkinson's Pain Post-stroke
Context of Malignancy in depression?
Possible secondary cause of depression
One important drug induced cause of depression is __.
Withdrawal from alcohol and stimulants (i.e. substances of abuse)
Under the DSM-5 criteria for MDD, there must be __ present simultaneously in __, representing a change from previous functioning.
- At least 5 symptoms
2. 2 weeks
Either __ or __ must be present for a diagnosis of MDD based on DSM-5.
- depressed mood
2. loss of interest
Under the DSM-5 criteria for MDD, symptoms are expected to cause __.
significant distress and functional impairment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) clinically presents as __ and __ episodes.
- single
2. recurrent
What does HAM-D stands for?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
Remission is defined as __ in HAM-D.
a score of 7 or less
What does PHQ-9 stands for?
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ 9)
A PHQ-9 score of __ means that patients have __ and will not benefit from treatment.
- 9 or less
2. mild depression/minimal symptoms
Non-Pharmacological methods are best suited for patients with __.
Mild depression
In depression, Non-Pharmacological methods include __, __ and neurostimulation (ECT and rTMS).
- sleep hygiene
2. psychotherapy
*The 1st line pharmacological treatment for depression involves monotherapy with SSMB, which refers to: __, __, __ or __.
SSRI, SNRI, Mirtazapine or Bupropion.
*Medication choice should be guided by SCIPP, which refers to:
symptoms, comorbidities, interactions, prior response and preference.
An adequate trial (acute phase) of antidepressants involves __. In elderly, an adequate trial may __.
- adequate dose at adequate duration (4-8wks)
2. last up to 12wks
There is a delayed onset of antidepressants because __.
chronic exposure required to downregulate pre-synaptic autoreceptors
We expect physical symptoms of depression i.e. __ to improve in __.
- sleep and appetite
2. ~1-2wks
We expect Mood symptoms of depression to improve in __.
~4-6wks