depression
how long must a depressive episode last in MDD
2> weeks
what is the difference between GAD and social anxiety?
GAD= excessive anxiety and worry about several events or activities.
social anxiety disorders: fear of social situations, scrutiny, or contact with stranger.
which bipolar disorder experiences mania?
BP1
what are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia ? negative symptoms?
+: hallucination(any of the 5 senses but auditory is most common), delusions, disorganized speech and behavior
-:diminished socialbility, restricted affect, poverty of speech, catatonia, withdrawal
which generation of antipsychotics is less likely to cause EPS and tardive dyskinesia?
2nd generation antipsychotics
how many depressive sx must someone have for MDD?
5
almost all anxiety disorders mentioned must have symptoms for at least six months except for ....
panic disorder. at least one episode followed by 1 month of fear of another or maladaptive behaviors related to the panic attack
how many episodes per year must occur to consider it rapid cycling
4> per year
What is the difference between schizoaffective and MDD with psychotic symptoms ?
insight
which generation of antipsychotics is more likely to cause metabolic abnormalities(elevated glucose, lipids, weight gain)?
2nd generation antipsychotics
Mild persistent depression. Chronic 2+ years
which anxiety disorder reflects the following: Fear of 2+: transportation, open space, enclosed space, crowds, alone outside of home
agoraphobia
in which type of bipolar might a patient experience improvement in psychosocial functions during an episode?
BP2 may experience improvement in psychosocial functioning during a hypomania which BP1 have impaired psychosocial functioning
what can occur with long term use of antipsychotics?
polydipsia - hyponatremia
'done' or 'pine' except for aripiprazole
not meds
what is the difference between BP2 and cyclothymic ?
what is the time frame of symptom duration to classify as schizophreniform?
more than 1 month but less than 6 months
1> and <6
how long is treatment for MDD?
6 MONTHS
what is the typical onset of bipolar disorders?
mid 20s
which disorder is characterized by delusions without hallucinations, despite being shown evidence.
delusional disorder