Symtoms
Symptoms of depression?
What is
´Lack of energy, psychomotor retardation or agitation
´Sleep disturbances, anxious distress
´Abnormal eating patterns
´Feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness
One of three neurotransmitters involved with depression?
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE?
Hyperactivity, Tachycardia, Fever, Elevated blood pressure, Seizures, Muscle spasms, Mood swings, death.
What is Serotonin Syndrome
This is the first category of medication a prescriber will choose for a person with depression.
What is an SSRI?
Procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. Only done after medication has not helped.
What is ECT?
Primary concern of a depressed patient
What is suicide?
Two major life events that may cause a person to have depression?
What is death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, or victim of abuse?
Alcohol and drug use will worsen the symptoms of depression. True or False
What is True?
This medication is a SNRI and helps with neuropathic pain.
What is Cymbalta?
Interventions for a patient after ECT.
Orient the patient to the surroundings?
This mnemonic can help you remember the vegetative signs that can be involved in depression.
What is SIGECAPS?
Family history of depression or other mental illness
Female gender
History of child abuse or trauma
Unemployment
Poverty
Lower education level
Lack of social supports
What are risk factors for depression?
Orthostatic hypotension
What blood pressure change happens when the client stands up quickly and can be a side effect of antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs?
You can never eat salami with this category of medications.
What is MAOI's?
Cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT)
Most effective psychotherapy
Symptom that occurs when you stop doing activities that cause pleasure
What is anhedonia?
Healthy diet
Regular exercise
Avoid smoking
Adequate sleep
What are ways to prevent depression?
´Thoughts of self-harm
´How often thoughts occur
´Whether or not intent exists
´Whether patient has a plan
Assessment questions for suicide risk?
Dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision and urinary retention.
What are side effects from Tricyclic Anitdepressants.
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, REALTIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
What is 2 weeks?
Hamilton Depression Scale
What is a screening tool for Depression?
´Diagnosis of depression in children must be done by one of these
What is Mental Health Professional?
2-4 weeks
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
Sexual Dysfunction
What SE of SSRIs should doctors ask about specifically , otherwise the patient may be too embarrassed to bring it up