Definitions
Short term, reactionary emotional response
Emotion
Depression lasting at least 2 weeks
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
What is the duration of mania?
longer than 1 week
What is the priority in mood disorders?
Safety
SSRI
Long lasting internal emotional state
Mood
Chronic depression lasting longer than 2 years
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
What is the duration of hypomania?
longer than 4 days
What is the most important risk factor with suicide?
Previous attempt
What therapy changes negative behavior?
CBT
Observable expression of emotion
Affect
Depression triggered by a stressor
Adjustment disorder
Mania
What is a key nursing action for a suicidal patient?
Removing harmful objects
Which treatment is used for severe depression using electrical currents?
ECT
Mood that is stable and apppropriate
Euthymia
Disorder with mania and depression
Bipolar 1
Which requires hospitalization?
Mania
Which feeling increases suicide risk?
Hopelessness
Dangerous condition from too much serotonin
Serotonin syndrome
Is affect observed or subjective?
Observable
Which is less severe but still elevates mood?
Hypomania
What type of living situation increases risk?
Living alone
What is a key patient teaching about antidepressants?