Mood Disorders - Derreberry Flashcards
mood
description of ones emotional state
name two categories of mood disorders
bipolar
depressive
what is the criteria for major depressive episode
5 symptoms for at least 2 week period
what are the symptoms for major depressive episode
SIGECAPS sleep decreased interest guilt decreased energy decreased concentration change in appetite psychomotor retardation suicidal ideation
in order to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder they can’t have a history of what
mania
what gender is more likely to get major depressive disorder
females
what increases the chance of someone have a major depressive disorder
having a first degree relative
Are SSRI good for major depressive disorder
safe and well tolerated
what are side effects of SSRI
GI
headache
sexual symptoms
If a major depressive disorder patient is on TCA what test must be done on them
EKG, increases QTc
how long does it take for depressive medications to work
4-8 weeks
MAOIs if taken with what can increase the risk for what
tyramine
hypertensive crisis
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a good choice for what type of patients with major depressive disorder
elderly
pregnant
cannot tolerate pharmacotherapy
what are 5 features of major depressive disorder
melancholic atypical psychotic anxious distress catatonic
Melancholic
waking up early
depression worse in the morning
weight loss
atpyical
increase eating, sleeping
“leaden paralysis”
psychotic
delusions and hallucinations
catatonic
negativism
excessive motor activity
what is persistent depressive disorder ( dysthymic disorder)
depressed mood for about 2 years 2 of the following: CHASES poor concentration hopelessness poor or increased appetite InSomnia or hyperinSomnia low energy low self esteem
person has not been w/o sxs for more than 2 months
what is the dysthymia rule of 2’s
2 years depression
2 listed criteria
never asymptomatic for greater than 2 months
what are some risk factors for suidide
greater than 45 yrs
alcohol and substance abuse
history of violence
prior attempt
what is the best predictor for suicide
past attempt
does asking someone if they are suicidal plant the idea of suicide in their head
no
what condition increase risk of suicide
emergence from deep depression