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Mood Disorders Flashcards

1
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what is mood?

A

pervasive and sustained tone that is internal and colors a person’s behavior and perception

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2
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what is affect?

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external manifestation of mood

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what are mood disorders?

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clinical conditions characterized by a loss of a sense of control and significant subjective distress

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4
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what differentiates unipolar vs bipolar?

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Major depressive episodes ONLY (MDD)=unipolar

Major depressive PLUS manic episodes = bipolar

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5
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what is hypomania?

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low grade mania sxs

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6
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what is cyclothymia?

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low grade bipolar sxs

-lasts 2 yrs and doesn’t meet criteria for bipolar I or II

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7
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what is dysthymia?

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low grade depression sxs

-long-lasting, less severe lasting 2 yrs

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what is unipolar mania/pure mania?

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when only manic sxs are present

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what is a major depressive episode?

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distinct period of depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure (must last at least 2 weeks)
-feel like they are in a fog

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what is a manic episode?

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distinct period of abn and persistently elevated, expansive and irritable mood (must last at least one week)

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11
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who does depression affect most?

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women > men

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12
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who does mania affect most?

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men > women

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13
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which gender are more rapid cyclers (4+ episodes in one year)?

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women

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14
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what is the avg age of onset of depression?

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40 yo

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what is avg age of onset of bipolar disorder?

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30 yo

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what other things do ppl with mood disorders have an increased risk fo?

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substance abuse, panic disorders, OCD, anxiety disorder (this can increase suicide risk)

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17
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oversupply of dopamine is a/w which disorder?

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schizophrenia (also may involve glutamate)

mania

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18
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undersupply of serotonin is a/w which disorder?

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depression

anxiety

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19
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what does GABA correlate with?

A

anxiety and intoxication

20
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what is the most common condition involved in the psychiatric realm?

A

mood disorders

21
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what is bipolar 1?

A

characterized by mainly manic episodes or rapid daily cycling

22
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what is bipolar 2?

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characterized by mainly depressive episodes accompanied by hypomania

23
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which substances affect dopamine levels?

A

cocaine
amphetamines
ritalin
alcohol

24
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which substances affect serotonin levels?

A

prozac

hallucinogenics (LSD)

25
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what does imbalance in norepinephrine cause?

A

HTN, depression (undersupply)

26
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which substances affect norepinephrine?

A

Tricyclic antidepressants

beta blockers

27
Q

what do ACh imbalances cause?

A

muscular disorders

Alzheimers dz

28
Q

which substances affect ACh levels?

A

nicotine
botulism toxin
curare
atropine

29
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which substances affect GABA?

A

barbiturates
tranquilizers (valium, librium)
alcohol

30
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which substances affect glutamine?

A

PCP

31
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what anatomical changes can stress and depression cause?

A

HPA axis (thyroid) and changes in brain structure

32
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what depressive feelings are commonly a/w suicidal thoughts?

A

excessive feelings of worthlessness or feelings of guilt

33
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how are mood disorders inherited?

A

it’s genetic

34
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what can often trigger depressive of bipolar episodes?

A

significant life stressors

35
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what causes future episodes of MDD or bipolar to be more likely?

A

changes in neurotransmission functioning in the brain

36
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what is the cognitive triad of depression?

A

negative views of 1. self, 2. environment, 3. future

37
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which PDs are more likely to also be depressed?

A

OCPD
histrionic
borderline

38
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what is a key sxs that is common in mania?

A

unrestrained buying sprees (large credit card debt), sexual activity, gambling, foolish business investments

39
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what is a mixed episode?

A

very rare

experience mania AND depression in one day

40
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who has higher rates of bipolar?

A

higher SES (socioeconomic)

41
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where is depression more common?

A

rural areas

42
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what is the diathesis-stress model?

A

the idea that everyone is susceptible to some disorder

43
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what is a qualifier for having an MDD recurrence?

A

must be 2 mo sxs free between episodes

44
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how is bipolar coding differentiated?

A

by the manic episodes

45
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what is a qualifier for having a bipolar recurrence?

A

must be 2 mo without a manic or hypomanic episode

46
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what is a paradoxical suicide?

A

depressed pts actually commit suicide even when they are getting better

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