mood disorder Flashcards
It is a disturbance in mood or affect which can be
depression or elation
mood/affective disorder
mood disorder is frequently seen in?
females
brain chemicals, norepinephrine, serotonin,
and dopamine are elevated
mnic stage
deficiency in norepinephrine, serotonin
deficiency, possibly dopamine
depressive state
etiology for mood disorder
o Manic Stage – brain chemicals, norepinephrine, serotonin,
and dopamine are elevated
o Depressive State – deficiency in norepinephrine, serotonin
deficiency, possibly dopamine
o Hormonal changes
o Circadian Rhythms
o Depression as an anger that turned inward
o Loss of person/object
A chronic depression and normal mood. The person is
overly sensitive, have intense guilty feelings, and have
bene experiencing chronic anxiety
dysthymia
in dysthymia, symptoms may persist for?
2 years and off
The person is often unaware that they have an illness
because their functioning is usually not impaired. They go
to work and managed their life but are frequently irritable
and often complaining of stress.
dysthymia
symptoms of dysthymia
- Poor appetite or overeating
- Insomnia
- Low energy or fatigue
- Low self-esteem
- Low concentration
- Problem solving difficulties
- Hopelessness
SYMPTOMS
1. Mood swings
2. Weeping
3. Anxiety
4. Irritability difficulty of sleeping
5. Decrease interest in any activity
*This can hinder interaction with the newborn
POSTPARTUM BLUES/BABY BLUES
3 to 4 days and the worst by 5 to 7 days it goes away by the 12th day
postpartum blues
progesterone withdrawal
postpartum blues
worst symptom for postpartum blues
They thought of harming the infant
medication for postpartum blues
ssri (zoloft)
therapies for postpartum blues
o Support group
o Individual
o Family therapy
This is an extension of the PPBLUES
o The S/S are more intense which appears 3 to 6 months or a year
postpartum depression
This is a severe and rarest postpartum disorder
postpartum psychosis
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis are exaggerated which can be characterized as:
- Insomnia
- Hallucination
- Delusion
- Bizarre feeling and behavior
- Has the thought of killing the child
The climate has something to do with the disorder
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
SYMPTOMS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
- Feeling of sadness
- Decrease activity
- Irritability
- Day time drowsiness
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
NURSING MANAGEMENT for seasonal affective disorder
- Remove all potential ______ object
- Ask client _____ if he has plans of kill himself
Formulate a _______ contract with the client that
he will not harm himself while in your care
Verbalizing of feelings, specially ______ - Spend time with the client
- Communicate that ______ is acceptable
Participate in ______ activities, brisk walking, jogging,
volleyball, punching bag, exercise bike)
harmful
short term
anger
crying
motor activities
NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
- Focus on ________(self-esteem)
- Spend time sitting with the client in ______ for a while.
_______ is felt in the early part of the day. ______ in the day is
the best time for the client to participate (social isolation) - Allow to take responsibility for ________
- Focus on _______
Patient is hallucinating and deluded
strength and accomplishment
silence
depression
later
own self care
reality
NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
- Teach client to use “__________” or command
“______” or a load noise such as ________ To interrupt
unwanted thoughts. - Provide ________, fluid, physical exercise
- Keep strict records of sleeping pattern. Discourage _______ in
the morning. Perform measures that promotes sleep. - Provide _______.
thought-stopping technique
stop
hand clapping
high fiber food
sleeping
activities
Sex attempts are frequent to _____, male actually commit suicide
female