Mood Disorders Flashcards
1
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Discuss Major Depressive episodes
A
2 wks of depressed mood or anhedonia
2
Q
Discuss Persistent Depressive disorder
A
Depressed mood for at least 2 years; NO suicidal ideation or psychomotor retardation.
3
Q
Describe Bipolar disorders
A
Decreased need for sleep, hypersexual, and grandiosity
4
Q
Discuss Bipolar type 1 disorder
A
At least 1 manic episode; Tx with lithium or valproate
5
Q
Discuss Bipolar type 2 disorder
A
Chronic fluctuations between hypomania and major depression. 4 day duration of symptoms. NO mania
6
Q
Discuss Cyclothymia
A
At least 2 yrs of fluctuating mood disturbance with numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms.
