Psych 4 Flashcards
What classifies as mixed features of bipolar disorder
Depressive sx present during the majority of days during mania/hypomania: dysphoria, depressed modd, anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, fatigue, worthlessness, guilt, SI
What classifies as rapid cycling of bipolar
At least 4 mood episodes (manic, hypomanic, depressed) within 12 months
Diagnostic criteria of Persistent depressive disorder (dysthumia)
- Depressed mood for the majority of time most days for at least 2 years (vs. MDD which is episodic)
- At least 2 of the following: poor concentration, hopelessness, poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigure, low self-esteem)
- During the 2 year period, pt has not been without the above sx for > 2 months at a time
- May also have MDD
- Must never have had a manic or hypomanic episode (this would make diagnosis bipolar or cyclothymic disorder)
THINK: Persistent Depressive Disorder (DD) = 2 Ds
- 2 yrs depression
- 2 listed criteria
- Never asymptomatic for > 2 months
Tx of dysthymia
Combo with psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (SSRI, TCA, MAOI) is preferred
Diagnostic criteria for cyclothymic disorder
- Numerous periods with hypomanic sx (but not a full hypomanic episode) and periods with depressive sx (but not full MDE) for at least 2 years
- Pt must have never been sx free for > 2 months during those 2 years
- No history of MDE, hypomania, or manic episode
Tx of cyclothymic disorder
Anti-manic agents (mood stabilizers and SGA) as used to treat bipolar
Progression of cyclothymic disorder
Approx 1/3 of patients eventually develop bipolar I/II
Describe in basic language Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Chronic, severe, persistent irritability occurring in childhood and adolescence
Diagnostic criteria of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Severe recurrent verbal and/or physical outbursts out of proportion to the situation
- Outbursts >3 per week ad inconsistent with developmental level
- Mood between outbursts is persistently angry/irritable most of the day nearly every day
- Sx last for at least 1 year and no more than 3 months without sx
- Symptoms in at least 2 settigs
- Sx must have started before age 10
- No episodes meeting full criteria for manic/hypomanic episode lasting longer than 1 day
Tx of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
- Unsure because new diagnosis
- Psychotherapy (parent management training = first line)
- Stimulants, SSRIs, mood stabilizers, and SGA can treat sx
Time frame of adjustment disorder
- Sx develop within 3 months in response to stressor
- Distress in excess of what would be expected
- Sx resolve within 6 months after stressor is terminated
Time frame required for diagnosis of major depressive episode
2 weeks with 5+ depressive sx
What type of drug is Abilify
Aripiprazole
Time frame for mania
7 days minimum
Or manic sx + psychosis
Or manic sx + hospitalization
Time frame for hypomania
4 days minimum (can last more than 7 days)
Time frame for dysthymia
2 years for adults
1 year in kids
How many SIG E CAPS are needed for dysthymia vs. MDD
MDD = 5 or more Dysthymia = 3 or more
Time frame and definition of cyclothymia
2 years
Hypomania + dysthymia