psych disorders 1 Flashcards
1
Q
first line medications for depression
A
SSRI
2
Q
How many americans experience Mental health complications in a year
A
1 in 4, 25%
3
Q
What 2 psych complications also commonly occur with depression
A
substance abuse and anxiety
4
Q
What is the #1 disability in the US
A
major depression
5
Q
What are the predominant features of Mood Disorders
A
Physiological features Disturbances
- Sleep disturbances
- appetite
- libido
- elimination
- energy
6
Q
Major depressive disorder requires 5 or more of symptoms that occur every day the most common 2 are
A
- diminished mood most of the day
- diminished interest or pleasure in most or all activities
7
Q
EXCESSIVE symptoms of major depression should be indicated by
A
subjective report or observation
8
Q
Questionaire that can be used for depression disorder
A
Patient health questionaire -9 (PHQ-9)
