Lesson 7 - Mood Disorder

Question 1

An extremely depressed mood state that lasts at least 2 weeks and includes cognitive symptoms and disturbed physical functions to the point that even the slightest activity or movement requires an overwhelming effort

Answer 1

major depressive episode

Question 2

Loss of energy and inability to engage in pleasurable activities or have any “fun”

Answer 2

Anhedonia

Question 3

Abnormally exaggerated elation, joy, or euphoria

Answer 3

Mania

Question 4

A less severe version of a manic episode that does not cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning and need last only 4 days rather than a full week

Answer 4

hypomanic episode

Question 5

Individuals who experience either depression or mania

Answer 5

unipolar mood disorder

Question 6

presence of depression and the absence of manic, or hypomanic episodes, before or during the disorder.

Answer 6

major depressive disorder

Question 7

A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased goal directed activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day

Answer 7

Criteria for Manic Episode

Question 8

Depressed mood that continues at least 2 years, during which the patient cannot be symptom free for more than 2 months at a time even though they may not experience all of the symptoms of a major depressive episode

Answer 8

Persistent depressive disorder

Question 9

Having both major depressive episodes and persistent depression with fewer symptoms

Answer 9

double depression

Question 10

A depressive episode that begins in the late fall and ends with the beginning of spring. These episodes must have occurred for at least two years with no evidence of nonseasonal major depressive episodes occurring during that period of time.

Answer 10

seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Question 11

Severe recurrent temper outburst manifested verbally and/or behaviorally that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation.

Answer 11

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Question 12

major depressive episodes alternate with hypomanic episodes rather than full manic episodes.

Answer 12

bipolar II disorder

Question 13

major depressive episodes alternate with full manic episodes.

Answer 13

bipolar I disorder

Question 14

A chronic alternation of mood elevation and depression that does not reach the severity of manic or major depressive episodes

Answer 14

cyclothymic disorder

Question 15

An episode of mania coupled with anxiety or depression

Answer 15

mixed episode