Midterm 2 Material Depression (Chp 15), Bipolar Disorder (Chp 16), Anxiety (Chp 11), Violence (Ch24), Anger + Aggression, Chapter 10 Trauma Informed Care Flashcards
Differentiate major depression disorder MDD (5) vs Persistent Depression Disorder PDD (3)
Major Depressive Disorder (5)
- Suicidal Ideation
- Unable to function
- May have psychosis
- Anorexia
- Depressed mood in nearly all activities
Persistent Depressive Disorder (3)
- Symptoms less severe (not hospitalized)
- Overeating
- Chronic, must be depressed for 2 years to be diagnosed PDD
Children and Adolescents may display what type of depressive symptoms? (4)
- Anxiety
- Somatic symptoms
- Decreased interactions/avoidance
- Irritable rather than sad mood; high suicide risk
In older adults, when does suicide peak? Second peak?
Middle age
Second peak at age 75
True or false: Depressive disorders in older adults is commonly associated with chronic illness
True, depression is typically secondary to a chronic illness in the geriatric population
What is the highest priority assessment for a depressed individual?
Risk of suicide
How do you assess for depression? What does it stand for?
Sad mood/Sleep distrubances
Interest diminished (Anhedonia)
Guilt/Feelings of worthlessness
Energy loss (Anergia)/Esteem loss
Concentration diminished
Appetite changes
Psychomotor retardation
Suicidal ideation
Risk factors of Depression? (11)
First degree family history of depressive disorders
Age 40 years or younger
Member of the LGBTQ community
Postpartum period
History of prior episodes of depression/ suicide attempts
Absence of social support
Negative, stressful life events, particularly early trauma
Chronic medical illness
History of sexual abuse
Active alcohol or substance use disorder
Female gender
Cognitive theory is the theory that…
the triad of negative beliefs cause depression due to a negative reaction to the world:
- Negative view of self
- Negative view of the world
- Belief that only bad things will happen in the future
Learned Helplessness is the…
Belief that negative events are their fault and can’t fix them
Diathesis-stress theory is…
The combination of events (stressors) and biological factors (neurotransmitter imbalance or genetics) cause depression
What is the most commonly used assessment tool for depression?
Hamilton Depression Scale
What should you assess for someone with depression? (6)
- Evaluate patient’s risk of suicide or harm to others
- Determine if the depression is primary or secondary to another disorder
- Assess for history of depression
- Assess support systems
- Assess for triggering events
- Complete a psychosocial and spiritual assessment
What are the nursing care plans for depression? (Name at least 4/9)
- Risk for suicide
- Ineffective coping
- Low self esteem
- Hopelessness
- Helplessness
- Self care deficit
- Risk for self-mutilation
- Despair
- Depressed mood
What are nursing interventions for depression? (7)
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication therapy
- Health teaching and health promotion
- Milieu therapy
- Mindfulness-Based cognitive therapy
- Group Therapy
- First-line psychotherapy interventions
What is the first-line treatment for depression?
SSRIs
Side effects of SSRIs
Common (7)
Serious (2)
Common:
- Sexual dysfunction
- Increased weight
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation/diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
Serious:
- Serotonin syndrome
- Mania
Possibly not on the exam
Second-line treatment for depression are? Examples?
What effect do they have on SSRI’s?
SNRIs: duloxetine, venlafaxine
SNDIs: mirtazapine
Augment the effects of SSRIs
How do TCAs work?
What are some common side effects? (8)
Blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
Common side effects:
- Anticholinergic side effects (4)
- Adrenergic side effects
- Tachycardia
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Cardio-toxicity
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- Sedation
MAOIs work by…
Side effects…(8)
Should caution eating…
Blocking the enzyme involved in breaking down monoamines resulting in an increase in; norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin
Side effects include
- Hyertensive crisis
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Sexual dysfunction
- Hypotension
- Muscle cramps
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
Should caution eating tyramine rich foods such as
- Chocolate
- Cheese
- Meat
- OTC cough medication
- Alcohol
- Tofu
- Died fruits and veggies
- Avocados