Give me the facts
This unhappy acronym is not its own diagnosis in the DSM-5 but often follows a yearly pattern
SAD-Seasonal Affective Disorder
What 2 types of symptoms is a client experiencing if you note poor hygiene, weight gain, and they are devoid of emotion
behavioral and affective
Coined by Freud, he believed that once there is a loss by a person they their depression feelings are directed at their ego
Psychoanalytical Theory
In this type of 'therapy' setting is not considered psychotherapy but individuals are supported by others in working through their issues
Group therapy
A client's prescription is being changed from an MAOI to an SSRI, the patient is exhibiting agitation, sweating, and tremors. What is mostly likely happening?
Experiencing serotonin syndrome
Factors that contribute to depression may be matters of public policy rather than biological factors associated with one's ____
Race or culture
In what age group are symptoms of depression often confused with symptoms of other illnesses
Elderly or Senescence
(Parkinson's Alzheimer's Cancer)
Modern hypothesis that depressive illnesses may be related to a deficiency of this substance in the brain?
Neurotransmitters (norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine)
Electroconvulsive therapy is useful in treatment of depression but can have what types of risks or side effects?
Temporary or permanent memory loss, confusion, or brain damage
Name 2 support services to provide to a patient and family related to depression
Suicide hotline, support groups, legal or financial assistance, dietician
This population has increased risk of depression because of higher use of substances
Teens
This diagnosis is given if symptoms of chronically depressed mood exist for at least 2 years in an adult
Dysthymia
Learning Theory
Why do all antidepressants carry an FDA black box warning for increased risk of suicidality in children and adolescents.
As medications take effect the individual has increased energy and can implement a suicide plan
Give 2 outcomes for a patient who may be at high risk for suicide
No harm to self or other
Identify aspects of self control over situation
Verbalization of honest feelings
Seek help if SI
Able to develop a safety plan
What type of biological factors cause women to have a higher percentage of depression in comparison to males
Thyroid conditions
The focus of therapy for this developmental group is to alleviate symptoms and strengthen coping and adaptive skills to prevent future psychological problems.
The hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals and this organ play an important role in regulating of hormones in the body and brain. The results of labs can distinguish whether it is a depression problem or a hormone imbalance.
Thyroid
(TSH)
This type of treatment uses high frequency waves to stimulate the cortex in order to improve depression and anxiety symptoms
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation -it is tolerated better than ECT
This nursing diagnosis relates to learned helplessness evidenced by expressions of worthlessness. These patients need encouraged to have increased feelings of self-worth, especially the elderly
Low self-esteem
Occurs in response to other physiological disorders and may be induced by a variety of substances or medications
Secondary depression
This type of depression is precipitated by a life changing event that is often treated with antidepressants or Brexanolone infusion
Postpartum
Electrolyte disturbances can cause symptoms of depression but what type of antidepressants can compound the problem and cause hyponatremia in the elderly?
A client that smokes tobacco heavily may not be a good candidate for which type of antidepressant, because tobacco increases its metabolism
Tricyclic Antidepressants
If a client has successfully been taught how to reframe dysfunctional patterns of automatic thinking into a more positive light by using logic.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy