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a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

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depression

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natural response to a loss

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grief

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painful feelings come in waves often intermixed with positive memories associated with loss (there is little relief)

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grief

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self esteem is maintained in this feeling

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grief

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5
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what is the similarity between grief and depression

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intense sadness and withdrawal from usual activities

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this feeling causes decrease in interest or/and mood

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depression

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feelings of worthlessness and self loathing are common in this feeling

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depression

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what are other terms for major depressive disorder

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clinical depression
major depression
unipolar depression

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what is the dsm-v diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder

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at least 2 weeks of depressive episode
or
at least 4 of the following:
- anhedonia
- appetite disturbance
- sleep disturbance
- psychomotor agitation or retardation
- fatigue (throughout the day)
- feelings of worthlessness
- recurrent suicidal thoughts

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what is the feeling of inability to experience pleasure

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anhedonia

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what are the two types of sleep disturbance

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hypersomnia
insomnia

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what do you call the type of sleep disturbance where th patient sleeps for long periods

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hypersomnia

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13
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what is another term for persistent depressive disorder

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dysthymia

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how many weeks of depressive episode is it needed to diagnose major depressive disorder?

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at least 2 weeks

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what are the dsm-v diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder

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depressed mood for at least 2 years
or
at least two of the following
- appetite disturbance
- sleep disturbance
- fatigue
- feelings of worthlessness
- feelings of hopelessness
- poor concentration or difficulty making decision

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16
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what type of depression has
- anhedonia

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major depressive disorder

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17
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what type of depression has appetite disturbance

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major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder

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what type of depression has sleep disturbance

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major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder

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what type of depression has psychomotor agitation or retardation

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major depressive disorder

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what type of depression has all day fatigue

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major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder

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what type of depression has feelings of worthlessness

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major depressive disorder and persistent

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what type of depression has feelings of worthlessness

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major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder

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23
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what depression has recurrent suicidal thoughts

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major depressive disorder

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24
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what depression has feelings of hopelessness

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persistent depressive disorder

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25
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what depression has poor concentration or difficulty making decision

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persistent depressive disorder

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26
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what is the exact cause of depression

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unclear

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27
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what is the exact cause of depression

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unclear

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28
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how many percentage of concordance rate do identical twins have when it comes to depressive disorder?

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40-50%

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29
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what’s the probability of first degree relatives of depressed individuals developing depression

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3x more likely

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30
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can adopted children develop mood disorders simply because their biological parents had mood disorders

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yes

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31
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what are the monoamine neurotransmitters

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  • serotonin
  • norepinephrine
  • dopamine
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32
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what monoamine neurotransmitter controls food intake

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serotonin

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33
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what monoamine neurotransmitter controls sleep

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serotonin

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34
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what neurotransmitter regulates emotions

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serotonin

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35
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what neurotransmitter controls motivation

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dopamine

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36
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what neurotransmitter controls cognition

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dopamine

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37
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what neurotransmitter regulates emotional responses

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dopamine

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38
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what neurotransmitter causes changes in attention

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norepinephrine

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39
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what neurotransmitter causes changes in learning and memory

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norepinephrine

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40
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what neurotransmitter causes changes in mood

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norepinephrine

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41
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what neurotransmitter controls motivation, cognition; regulates emotional responses

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dopamine

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42
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what neurotransmitter causes changes in attention, learning and memory, sleep and wakefulness, mood

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norepinephrine

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43
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what are causes of dysregulation of neurotransmitters

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  • too few are released
  • linger too briefly in synapses
  • releasing presynaptic neurons reabsorb them too quickly
  • conditions in the synapses do not support linkage with post synaptic receptors (monoamine oxidation)
  • number of postsynaptic receptors have decreased
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44
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what medications cause depression

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CNS depressants
antihypertensives
ant-acne

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45
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what CNS disorders cause depression

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  • cerebrovascular disorders
  • temporal lobe tumors
  • alzheimer’s disease
  • huntington’s disease
  • multiple sclerosis
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46
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what hormonal imbalances cause depression

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adrenal dysfunction
- addison’s and cushing’s
estrogen - progesterone imbalance

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47
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what nutritional deficiencies cause depression

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vitamin B complex deficiency
vitamin C deficiency

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48
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what are the b vitamins

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b1 (thiamine)
b6 (pyridoxine)
b12 (cyanocobalamin)

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49
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what are CNS depressants

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anxiolytics
antipsychotics
sedative-hypnotics

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50
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what is an example of antihypertensive that cause depression

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propanolol

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51
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what anti-acne causes depression

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isotretinoin

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52
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what feeling causes ambivalence

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melancholia

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53
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what causes the formation of a weak ego and a punitive superego

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melancholia

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54
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who created the concept of melancholia

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sigmund freud

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55
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this imposes feeling of lack of control over life situation

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learned helplessness

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56
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who created the idea of learned helplessness

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seligman

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57
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this theory proposes that melancholia results to the formation of a weak ego and punitive superego, thus the development of depression

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psychoanalytical theory by sigmund freud

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58
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this theory proposes that depressive illness is a result of having been abandoned by or otherwise separated from a significant other during the first 6 months of life

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object loss theory

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59
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this theory proposes that the underlying cause of depressive affect is seen as cognitive distortions that result in negative, defeated attitudes

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cognitive theory

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60
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what are the screening tests for depression

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DASS - 21 (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale

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61
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this assesses for depression symptoms which will be used to determine severity of disease

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hamilton depression rating scale

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62
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this is administered by a clinician

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hamilton depression rating scale

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63
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this is a self-rating tool

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DASS - 21

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64
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what are mHGAP protocol for management of depression

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  • provide psychoeducation to the person and their carer
  • reduce stress and strengthen social supports
  • promote functioning in daily activities and community life
  • consider antidepressants
  • if available, consider referral for brief psychosocial treatments
  • do not manage the symptoms with ineffective treatments (i.e., vitamin injections)
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65
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t/f:
provide psychoeducation to the person only

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false

provide psychoeducation to the person and their carer

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t/f:
reduce stress and strengthen social supports

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true

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67
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t/f:
promote functioning in daily activities and community life

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true

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68
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t/f:
consider antipsychotics

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false
consider antidepressants

69
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t/f:
give vitamin injections as supportive care

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false
do not manage symptoms with ineffective treatments

70
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t/f:
if available, consider referral for brief psychosocial treatments

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true

71
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t/f:
depression is a rare condition

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false
depression is a very common condition that can happen to anybody

72
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t/f:
fatigue and avolition in a depressed person could be because they are just being weak and lazy

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false
the occurrence of depression does not mean that the person is weak or lazy

73
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t/f:
you should tell a depressed person to be more cheerful to keep the sadness away

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false
depression cannot be controlled by sheer willpower

74
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t/f:
the negative attitude of others may be due to the intangible nature of depression

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true

75
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t/f:
people with depression would have negative but real opinions about themselves, their life and their future

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false
people with depression tend to have unrealistic negative opinions about themselves, their life and their future

76
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t/f:
thoughts of self-harm or suicide are not that common but if they notice these thoughts, they should NOT act on them but instead tell a trusted person and seek help immediately

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false
thoughts of self-harm and suicide are common

77
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what are the action-oriented stress reduction strategies

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  • practicing assertiveness
  • time management
  • delegating
  • managing expectations, commitments, and setting boundaries
  • flexible or relaxed standards
  • changing habits
78
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what are the emotion-oriented stress reduction strategies

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  • positive self talk
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
79
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what are the acceptance-oriented stress reduction strategies

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  • diet and exercise
  • meditation and physical relaxation
  • avoiding social media sites which may exacerbate negative feelings
80
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this stress reduction strategy confronts the problem causing stress

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action-oriented

81
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this stress reduction strategy changes our perspective about a stressful event; changes our response to stress

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emotion-oriented

82
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this stress reduction strategy acknowledges that stress co-exists with us and focus on how we can feel better as individuals

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acceptance-oriented

83
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t/f
starting previous social activities that the patient participated in before might trigger them to further sink into depression

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false
starting social activities may potentially provide direct or indirect psychosocial support

84
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t/f:
you should advise the patient to let their changes in appetite dictate their eating habits

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false
- patients should try to eat regularly despite changes in appetite

85
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t/f:
decision to start antidepressants shall be made both by the psychiatrist and the person

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true

86
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t/f:
antidepressants could be addictive

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false
antidepressants are not addictive

87
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t/f:
antidepressant medication is only taken during depressive episodes

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false
regular intake of medication is important

88
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t/f:
side effects should be immediately reported to the physician

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false
some side effects may be experienced within the first few days but they usually resolve

89
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t/f:
it may take several weeks before improvements in mood, interest or energy is noticed

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true

90
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medication usually needs to be continued for at least how many moths after resolution of symptoms

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9-12 months

91
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what is the time that it takes for the antidepressant to work

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lag period

92
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why do u have too continue antidepressant medication 9-12 months after the resolution?

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to prevent relapse

93
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what drugs are used for antidepressant therapy

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SSRIs
TCAs
MAOIs

94
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what is the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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it blocks the reuptake of serotonin

95
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why are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors the first line of antidepressants

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lower sedating, anticholinergic and cardiovascular side effects

96
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what is the timeline of psychopharmacologic effect of antidepressant

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reduced insomnia = 3-4 days
appetite normalize = 5-7 days
energy returns = 4-7 days
mood improves = 7-10 days

97
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what SSRI is recommended for depression

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fluoxetin (prozac)

98
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what program recommends fluoxetine (prozac) as first line drug

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MHGAP

99
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what are side effects of SSRIs

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  • sedation
  • insomnia
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • GI disturbances
  • changes in appetite
  • sexual dysfunction
100
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when do u give SSRIs at AM

A

when patient develops insomnia

101
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why do u give SSRIs at pm

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because of its sedative effect

102
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what are the nursing interventions for people taking SSRIs

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give in am if there is insomnia and pm if patient feels sedation
encourage drink adequate fluid report sexual difficulties

103
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what are the most common ssris in the philippines

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escitalopram

104
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what are the side effects of escitalopram

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  • drowsiness
    dizziness
    wight gain
    sexual dysfunction
    restlessness
    dry mouth
    headache nausea
    orthostatic hypotention
    diarrhea
105
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what are nursing responsibilities for escitalopram

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check for orthostatic bp
assist client to rise slowly from sitting position
encourage use of sugar free beverages /hard candy
administer with food

106
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this occurs when there is inadequate washout period between taking MAOIs & SSRIs/ when MAOIs are combined with meperidine

A

serotonin syndrome

107
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what is a symptom of serotonin syndrome

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changes in mental state

108
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this primarily blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and to some degree serotonin too

A

tricyclic antidepressants

109
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what is an example of tricyclic antidepressant

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amitriptyline (elavil)

110
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what are the side effects of amitriptyline (elavil)

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  • sedation
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth and sore throat
  • difficulty urinating
  • nausea
  • weight gain
  • sexual dysfunction
111
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when do u administer amitriptyline (elavil)

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hours of sleep

112
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what drug interferes with enzyme metabolism (monoamine oxidase)

A

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

113
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how many weeks are the lag period of MAOIs

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2-14 weeks

114
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how many weeks is the washout period of MAOIs

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5-6 weeks

115
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what are the three monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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tranylcypromine
phenelzine
isocarboxazid

116
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what ar ethe brand names of the three monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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parnate
nardil
marplan

117
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what are the side effects of monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • overactivity
  • insomnia
  • nausea
  • anorexia
  • constipation
  • orthostatic hypotension
118
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what are the nursing interventions for MAOIs

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  • assist the client to rise from sitting
  • administer at AM
  • administer with food
  • ensure adequate liquids
  • educate importance of adhering to low tyramine diet
119
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what is the adverse reaction caused by MAOIs

A

hypertensive crisis (cheese reaction)

120
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this is a life threatening condition that can result when a client taking MAOIs ingests tyramine-containing foods

A

hypertensive crisi

121
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this is a trace monoamine

A

tyramine

122
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what are the clinical manifestations of hypertensive crisis

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severe hypertension (BP> 180 mmHg systolic)
hyperpyrexia
tachycardia
diaphoresis
tremors
cardia dysrhythmias

123
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when is the onset of hypertensive crisis

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20-60 minutes after ingestion of tyramine containing foods

124
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what is the drug of choice for hypertensive crisis caused by tyramine and MAOI ingestion

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phentolamine

125
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what drug class is phentolamine

A

adrenergic blocker

126
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how do you prevent hypertensive crisis

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adhere to low tyramine diet

127
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what is a low tyramine diet

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no processed foods
no canned goods
no aged cheese

128
Q

this involves delivery of an electrical impulse to the brain to cause a seizure

A

electro convulsant therapy

129
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what are the indications for ect

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  • unresponsive to antidepression
  • patients who experience intolerable side effects at therapeutic levels
  • pregnant women
  • actively suicidal patients
130
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what are the ect pre-procedure care

A
  • facilitate signing of Informed consent
  • NPO post midnight
  • remove nail polish
  • instruct to void before procedure
  • start IV line
131
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what are the ect preprocedure meds:

A
  • atropine
  • metohexital (brevital) IV
  • succinylcholine (anectine) IV
132
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what is atropine used for in ect

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anticholinergic to reduce secretions

133
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what is metohexital (brevital) IV used for in ect

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for immediate anesthesia

134
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what is succinylcholine (anectine) IV used for in ect

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for neuromuscular blocking effect

135
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why are muscle relaxants taken during ect

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to prevent fractures caused by seizures

136
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what are the criteria of a good, induced seizure in ECT

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  • monitor convulsions for at least 20 seconds
  • increased HR for 30-50 seconds
  • brain seizure as monitored by eeg for 30-50 secs
137
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what are the side effects of ect

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mild confusion/brief disorientation
fatigue
headache
short term memory loss

138
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what are the post care for ect

A
  • mechanically ventilate with 100% oxygen until patient can become unassisted
  • monitor for respiratory problems
  • reorient patient
  • administer benzodiazepine IV when patient is agitated
139
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this focuses on how a person thinks about self, others and future and interprets their experiences

A

cognitive therapy

140
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this is the tendency to view everything in polar categories

A

absolute, dichotomous thinking

141
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this is when the patient arrives at specific conclusion without sufficient evidence

A

arbitrary inference

142
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this is when the patient focuses on a single detail while ignoring other bigger details

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specific abstraction

143
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this comes coming to a conclusion despite too little experience

A

overgeneralization

144
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overestimating or underestimating the significance of something

A

magnification and minimalization

145
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self references blame for external factors

A

personalization

146
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what are the signs of manic bipolar disorder

A
  • brightly colored clothing
  • flamboyant
  • sexually suggestive
  • attention getting
  • pressured speech: unrelentingly rapid
147
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these are extreme mood swings from episodes of mania to episodes of depression

A

bipolar disorders

148
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what are the phases of bipolar disorder

A

mania/hypomania
depression
euthymia

149
Q

this is the bipolar disorder state of being in a natural mood

A

euthymia

150
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this is characterized by hyper, expressive, irritable mood

A

mania

151
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how many weeks does mania episode persists

A

1 week

152
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what are the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder manic phase

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hyperactivity
elevated mood
distractibility
insomnia, irritability, increased interest in sex
grandiosity
flight of ideas
anger, anorexia
speech is loud and rapid; suicidal
talkative

153
Q

this is the abnormal period where there is persistent elevated, expressive, irritable mood

A

hypomania

154
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how many days is hypomania present

A

4 days

155
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what are the signs and symptoms of hypomania

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grandiosity
decreased need for sleep
subjective sense that thoughts are racing
distractibility
increase in goal-directed activity
excessive involvement in high risk fun activities

156
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what are the types of bipolar disorder

A

bipolar type I
bipolar type II
cyclothymia

157
Q

the patient experienced mood swings between manic and major depression

A

bipolar type 1

158
Q

swings between major depression and hypomania

A

bipolar type II

159
Q

patient experiences mood swings between hypomania and dysthymia but never at the extreme of the spectrum

A

cyclothymia

160
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what is the criteria for cyclothymia

A

2 years no remission for 2 weeks

161
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what is the probability of developing bipolar disorder in first degree relatives

A

2x

162
Q

what is the probability of developing bipolar for patient offspring

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50% chance

163
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how much probability do identical twins have to develop bipolar

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33% to 90%

164
Q

what is a biochemical cause of bipolar disorder

A

catecholamine or increase in epinephrine and norepinephrine

165
Q

what is the criteria of bipolar

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at least 1 episode of mania

166
Q

this etiology means that mania serves ad defense against the feelings of depression

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psychodynamic

167
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what is the defense mechanism of bipolar disorder

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reaction formation

168
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what are the environmental etiology for bipolar

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external stressors
nature of work
increased exposure to sunlight

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