Depressive Disorders Flashcards
Learn criteria, codes, specifiers, and rule outs.
The common feature of this classification of disorders is sad, empty, or irritable mood, accompanied by related changes that significantly affect the individual’s capacity to function.
Depressive Disorders
Diagnosable between the ages of 6 & 18 with onset before age 10; featuring frequent, out of proportion temper outbursts inconsistent with developmental level & chronic, persistently irritable or angry mood between temper outbursts; present for 12 or more months; present in at least 2 settings.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
What is the diagnostic code for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?
F34.81
The full symptom criteria for ____________________ or ________________ ____________________, lasting more than 1 day, are inconsistent with a diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (F34.81).
manic or
hypomanic episodes
A diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (F34.81) cannot coexist with:
1.
2.
3.
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorders
If an individual’s symptoms meet criteria for both Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Intermittent Explosive Disorder AND Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, which diagnosis should be given?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (F34.81)
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (F34.81) can be comorbid with other disorders, including:
1.
2.
3.
4.
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Substance Use Disorder
True or False: If a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders exhibits symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, the diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should be given?
False.
Temper outbursts are considered secondary to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder should not be given.
A. 5 (or more) symptoms present during 2-week period; change from previous functioning; at least 1 symptom is (1) or (2):
1. depressed mood
2. diminished interest or pleasure
3. significant weight loss or gain or change in appetite
4. insomnia or hyposomnia
5. psychomotor agitation or retardation
6. fatigue or loss of energy
7. feeling worthless or excessive guilt
8. diminished ability to concentrate
9. suicidal ideation, attempt, or plan
B. Clinically significant distress or impairment.
C. Not attributable to substance or medication.
D. Not better explained by other disorders.
E. No manic or hypomanic episode.
Major Depressive Disorder
Criteria A-C represent a major depressive episode.
Note: symptoms concurrent with significant loss should be carefully considered relative to the loss, the individual’s history, and cultural norms.
The diagnostic code for Major Depressive Disorder is dependent on:
Single or recurrent episodes
List the diagnostic codes for Major Depressive Disorder, single episode, for:
1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. With psychotic features
5. In partial remission
6. In full remission
7. Unspecified
- MDD, single episode, mild: F32.0
- MDD, single episode, moderate: F32.1
- MDD, single episode, severe: F32.2
- MDD, single episode, with psychotic features: F32.3
- MDD, single episode, in partial remission: F32.4
- MDD, single episode, in full remission: F32.5
- MDD, single episode, unspecified: F32.9
List the diagnostic codes for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), recurrent episode for:
1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. With psychotic features
5. In partial remission
6. In full remission
7. Unspecified
- MDD, recurrent episode, mild: F33.0
- MDD, recurrent episode, moderate: F33.1
- MDD, recurrent episode, severe: F33.2
- MDD, recurrent episode, with psychotic features: F33.3
- MDD, recurrent episode, in partial remission: F33.41
- MDD, recurrent episode, in full remission: F33.42
- MDD, recurrent episode, unspecified: F33.9
MDD Differential Diagnosis
If mood is prominently irritable, criteria for ____________ symptoms should be carefully considered.
manic
Manic episodes with irritable mood or mixed features may present as MDD with prominent irritable mood. The threshold for manic criteria cannot be met for diagnosis of MDD.
MDD Differential Diagnosis
Major depressive episodes with a history of a _______________ or __________________ episode precludes the diagnosis of MDD.
manic or hypomanic
Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or other specified bipolar and related disorders should be considered if manic or hypomanic symptoms are present.
MDD Differential Diagnosis
What disorder is characterized by at least 2 years of depressed mood and can be concurrent with MDD?
Persistent Depressive Disorder