Depressive Disorders and Antidepressants Flashcards
pervasive and sustained
emotion that colors one’s perception
of the world and how one functions in
Mood
recurrent disturbances or alterations in mood that cause psychological distress and
behavioral impairment
Mood Disorder
mood disorder that causes a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of
interest
Depression
Major depression starts with an mood an emotion
T or F
T
Depression is a mood disorder becasue it persistant and cause a distrbance
T or F
T
Formally known as Dysthymia
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Which gender has more dpression?
Women
Which gender is more at risk for suicide
Men
Major Depressive Disorder
Must have ? of the following
symptoms for a ? period:
5 or more
two- week
Major Depressive Disorder has which of the following symptoms
a. Hypotension
b. Depressed mood
c. High Blood Sugar
d. Diminished interest/pleasure in activities
b. Depressed mood
d. Diminished interest/pleasure in activities
What is the mnemonic for Depression Symptoms
SIGECAPS
What does SIGECAPS mean
S1
Sleep Changes up and down
What does SIGECAPS mean
I
Interest down
What does SIGECAPS mean
G
Guilt up
What does SIGECAPS mean
E
Energy down
What does SIGECAPS mean
C
Concentration Down
What does SIGECAPS mean
A
Appetite Changes up and down
What does SIGECAPS mean
P
Psychomotor agitation or retardation up and down (move fast or slow)
What does SIGECAPS mean
S2
Suicide Ideation up
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Depressed mood for most of the day,
for more days than not, as indicated by
either subjective account or
observation by others, for at least ? for adults
2 years
Persistent Depressive Disorder
epressed mood for most of the day,
for more days than not, as indicated by
either subjective account or
observation by others, for at least ? in children or adolescent
1 year
Diagnosis: Depressed mood + TWO
other symptoms
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Must have 5 or more of the following
symptoms for a two- week period
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Differentiates children with severe irritability versus bipolar disorder (children are normally diagnosis with BD)
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Children have Severe, chronic irritability with angry mood
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Frequent temper outbursts at least ? times/week
three
Verbal rages, aggression or both: people and/or property
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder
Applies to children ? yo; Onset before ? years of age
6-18
10
What are the three neurotransmitters associated with Depression?
Norepinephrine (NE)
Serotonin (5-HT)
Dopamine (DA
Etiology of Depression: Genetics 3
Hereditary
Twins
Environmental Factors
Etiology of Depression: Endocrine 4 abnormalities Look up this
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
(HPA axis)
Cortisol
Thyroid
Hormonal
Etiology of Depression:
Which of the following affects depression?
Circadian Rhythm
Brain Anatomy
None
Both
Both
Etiology of Depression:
sleep disturbances (disrupted
? caused by depression or did depression
cause disrupt ?
Circadian Rhythm both
Etiology of Depression:
? decreased volumes)
in the ? and ?.
Brain atrophy
prefrontal cortex
hippocampus
Psychosocial Theories
Leads to depression and mood disorders
Intrapsychic Conflict
Unfavorable early life experiences
Reaction to stress
Unfavorable early life experiences
Psychosocial Theories
Mixed emotions about a behavior, event, or situation. If unresolved it can lead to depression
Intrapsychic Conflict
Unfavorable early life experiences
Reaction to stress
Intrapsychic Conflict
Psychosocial Theories
Prolonged grief (when normal becomes abnormal) of: role transition, social isolation, economic hardship, other major stressors
Intrapsychic Conflict
Unfavorable early life experiences
Reaction to stress
Reaction to stress
Loss of interest or pleasure
Anhedonia
Which Nursing Assessment for Depressive
Disorders what is prioty
Safety
Nursing Assessment for Depressive
Disorders: Primary
*History and Physical
*Substance andMedication Use
*Behaviors impacted by MDD:
*Nutrition, sleep, energy etc
*Mood and affect
* *Thought content
* *Cognition and memory
* Social Support
* Stress and Coping
* *Components of MSE
* SAFETY!
* Assess presence of suicidal ideation
- SAFETY!
- Assess presence of suicidal ideation
Nursing Assessment for Depressive
Disorders: Biological
*History and Physical
*Substance andMedication Use
*Behaviors impacted by MDD:
*Nutrition, sleep, energy etc
*Mood and affect
* *Thought content
* *Cognition and memory
* Social Support
* Stress and Coping
* *Components of MSE
* SAFETY!
* Assess presence of suicidal ideation
*History and Physical
*Substance andMedication Use
*Behaviors impacted by MDD:
*Nutrition, sleep, energy etc
Nursing Assessment for Depressive
Disorders: Psychosocial
*History and Physical
*Substance andMedication Use
*Behaviors impacted by MDD:
*Nutrition, sleep, energy etc
*Mood and affect
* *Thought content
* *Cognition and memory
* Social Support
* Stress and Coping
* Components of MSE
* SAFETY!
* Assess presence of suicidal ideation
*Maladaptive
*Adaptive
*Mood and affect
* *Thought content
* *Cognition and memory
* Social Support
* Stress and Coping
* *Components of MSE
*Maladaptive
*Adaptive
An actions that can prevent a person from adapting to life, and can be harmful to their physical and mental health
Maladaptive
Is a collection of skills that people learn to function in their daily lives
Adaptive
? and medication is needed to in better pt mental health
CBT Theraphy
Depression Nursing Intervention
Pharmacotherapy
3
Monitoring efficacy
side effects and interactions
Patient Education
Depression Nursing Intervention
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electric current is passed through the brain causing a ? ( ? to ? secs)
seizure, 30, 90
Depression Nursing Intervention
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
ECT administered ? week until remission or up to ? treatments
2-3X
12
Depression Nursing Intervention
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Causes ?
Pt may need ?
Headaches
Oxygen