MH - Exam #2 - Mood D/O & abuse

  1. This type of disorder exists for at least 2 weeks



    A. Major Depressive Episode
  2. This type of disorder lasts at least one week for most of the day, nearly every day



    B. Manic Episode
  3. This type of disorder lasts at least 4 consecutive days for most of the day, nearly every day



    B. Hypomanic
  4. A treatment for depression in which a brief electrical current is passed through the brain...
    ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
  5. Involves the placement of a permanent implant to stimulate the vagus nerve which changes the levels of serotonin, nor-epi, GABA, and glutamate
    Vagus nerve stimulation
  6. Involves exposing an individual to an artificial light source during winter months to relieve seasonal depression
    Light therapy
  7. The underlying hypothesis for this treatment is that a time-varying magnetic field will induce and electrical field...
    Transmagnetic stimulation
  8. Pathological depression occurs when
    adaptation is ineffective and the symptoms are significant enough to impair functioning
  9. loss of interest in things that gave you pleasure
    Anhedonia
  10. During depression, when changes in appetite, sleep patterns and cognition - lack of what chemical is the cause?
    Seratonin
  11. What is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder?
    Major depressive disorder
  12. Common characteristics of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    • Feelings of guilt - many times delusional
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Anergia - lack of energy, fatigue
  13. Characteristics of Dysthymic Disorder
    • just blah most of the time
    • chronically depressed, sad, down in the dumps
    • no psychosis
    • must have for at least 2 years
  14. Characteristics of Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
    • Start the week before (luteal phase)
    • Food cravings
    • Hormonal
    • Physical symptoms
  15. This disorder happens mostly during winter and in gloomy areas
    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  16. What is the treatment for SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
    light therapy
  17. What is cause of SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
    too much melatonin causes depression
  18. Depression of the elderly often associated with bereavement overload?
    Senescence
  19. What type of treatment for depression do the elderly react better to?
    ECT
  20. This occurs in 80% of post-partum women, they are tearful, sad, guilty for about 2 weeks?
    Baby blues
  21. This occurs in 10-20% of post-partum women, and if they have a history of depression then they are more likely to suffer
    Post Partum Depression
  22. This happens to 1/1000 post-partum women and can happen right away
    Post Partum Psychosis
  23. Name the symptoms of transient depression
    • Affective: The “blues” (feeling down)
    • Behavioral: Some crying
    • Cognitive: Some difficulty getting mind off of one’s disappointment (thinking about it)
    • Physiological: Feeling tired and listless
  24. Name the symptoms of mild depression
    • Affective: Anger, anxiety
    • Behavioral: Tearful, regression
    • Cognitive: Preoccupied with loss
    • Physiological: anorexia, insomnia
  25. Name the symptoms of moderate depression
    • Affective: Helpless, powerless
    • Behavioral: Slowed physical movements, slumped posture, limited verbalization
    • Cognitive: Retarded thinking processes, difficulty with concentration
    • Physiological: Anorexia or overeating, sleep disturbance, headaches
  26. Bipolar disorder is characterized by ?
    • Mood disorders with recurrent episodes of depression and mania
    • Periods of normal functioning alternate with periods of illness.
    • Can exhibit psychotic, paranoid and/or bizarre behavior during mania
  27. Four or more episodes of hypomania or mania within 1 year
    Rapid cycling
  28. One episode of mania alternating with major depression - what type of depressive disorder?
    Bipolar I
  29. One or more hypomanic episodes alternating with major depressive - what type of depressive disorder?
    Bipolar II
  30. At least 2 years of hypomanic manifestations that do not meet the criteria for true hypomania
    Cyclothymic disorder
  31. Name some characteristics of mania
    • Labile mood with euphoria
    • Agitation and irritability
    • Restlessness, decreased sleep
    • Increase in talking and activity
    • Flight of ideas
    • Grandiosity
    • Impulsivity, poor judgment
    • Attention-seeking
    • Delusions, hallucinations
    • Easily distracted
  32. What are nursing interventions for a patient with mania?
    • Safety
    • Decrease stimulation
    • Implement frequent rest periods
    • Provide outlets for physical activity
    • Monitor sleep
    • Use a calm, matter of fact approach
    • Limit-setting
    • Medications: Mood stabilizers
  33. What is the therapeutic range for Lithium?
    0.6-1.2
  34. Name three anticonvulsants that are prescribed for Bipolar disorder
    • Carbamazepine
    • Valproate
    • Lamotrigine
  35. Lithium is a salt, therefore anything that makes you retain or excrete sodium will make you ?
    retain or excrete Lithium
  36. client and family education related to antidepressants
    • Continue to take medication for 4 weeks.
    • Do not discontinue medication abruptly.
    • Report sore throat, fever, malaise, yellow skin, bleeding, bruising, persistent vomiting or headaches, rapid heart rate, seizures, stiff neck and chest pain to physician.
  37. When taking MAOI's what foods should patients avoid?
    • Avoid foods and medications high in tyramine when taking MAOIs. These include
    • Aged cheese
    • Wine; beer
    • Chocolate; colas
    • Coffee; tea
    • Sour cream; yogurt
    • Smoked and processed meats    
    • Beef or chicken liver
    • Canned figs
    • Caviar
    • Raisins
    • Pickled herring
    • Yeast products
    • Broad beans
    • Soy sauce
    • Cold remedies
    • Diet pills
  38. Myth: Abused spouses can end the violence by divorcing their abuser. What is the REALITY?
    Reality: Over 75% of all spousal attacks occur between people who are separated or divorced.

    Woman is at most danger after she leaves
  39. What is the #1 cause of death of pregnant women?
    Homicide by their partner
  40. Biochemical influences are thought to predispose individuals for abusive behaviors. What biochemicals?
    • LOW SEROTONIN
    • HIGH NOREPI AND DOPAMINE
    • testosterone
    • cortisol
  41. Name other predisposing factors thought to be associated with abusive behaviors
    • Possible hereditary factor
    • Genetic karyotype XYY has been implicated
    • Organic brain syndromes
    • Brain tumors/trauma
    • Encephalitis
    • Temporal lobe epilepsy
  42. Name the cycles of battering
    • Phase I: Tension-building phase
    • Phase II: Acute battering incident
    • Phase III: Calm, loving, respite (honeymoon) phase
  43. The highest risk group for rape:
    between 16 and 34 years of age
  44. Name this type of reaction to rape that may be seen on assessment:

    overt and consists of emotional outbursts, including, crying, laughing, hysteria, anger, and incoherence
    Expressed reaction pattern
  45. Name this type of reaction to rape that may be seen on assessment:

    ambiguous, can appear calm and have blunted affect but can also be confused, have difficulty making decisions and feel numb
    Controlled reaction pattern
  46. Name this type of reaction to rape that may be seen on assessment:

    can occur later , muscle tension, headaches, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal and genitourinary manifestations
    Somatic reaction pattern
  47. Name other reactions to rape that may be seen later
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder
    • Compound rape reaction - depression, substance abuse
    • Silent rape reaction - doesn't tell, nightmares, anxiety, phobias
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MH - Exam #2 - Mood D/O & abuse
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