exam 2 - depression and suicide

Question 1

expression of mood

Answer 1

affect

Question 2

____ affect is mid range, starting to notice some diminished emotional expression

Answer 2

blunted

Question 3

____ affect is very noticeable, can be a negative symptom of schizophrenia

Answer 3

flat

Question 4

____ affect is seen a lot in manic patients, emotions are not congruent with what they say

Answer 4

inappropriate

Question 5

___ affect is frequent switching between extreme emotions, manic patients

Answer 5

labile

Question 6

___ affect is mildly less expressive, some people may not even notice it

Answer 6

restricted/constricted

Question 7

anxiety and somatic symptoms of depressive disorders are more common in…

Answer 7

children and adolescents

Question 8

children with depressive disorders display

Answer 8

decreased interaction with peers
avoidance of play
irritability rather than sad mood

Question 9

high ___ risk with children/adolescents with depressive disorders

Answer 9

suicide

Question 10

depressive disorders in older adults is commonly associated with ____

Answer 10

chronic illness

Question 11

symptoms of depression in older adults could be confused with ….

Answer 11

dementia or stroke

Question 12

neurotransmitters involved with depressive disorders

Answer 12

serotonin
norepinephrine
dopamine

Question 13

____ can mimic depression

Answer 13

hypothyroidism – always check thyroid