Predisposing
Factors
Symptoms
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Nursing Interventions & Treatment
100

Theory with evidence suggesting genetic vulnerability in mood disorders due to increased incidence in families and more so, in twins

What is biological theory?

100

When one has thoughts of killing one's self

What is suicidal ideation?

What is SI?

100

Usually occurs during a specific time of the year; light therapy is often an effective treatment

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

What is SAD?

100

Extreme mood swings, episodes of acute mania then deep depression; high risk for suicide

What is Bipolar 1 Disorder?

What is Bipolar 1?

100

Priority nursing intervention when a patient expresses they have thoughts of hurting themselves or others

What is ask if they have a plan?

200

Theory that suggests an imbalance in neurotransmitters, like norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, are linked to mood disorders

What is biochemical theory?

200

An individual expresses having no hope for the future

What is hopelessness?

200

Can range from "baby blues" to moderate depression to psychosis following childbirth

What is Postpartum Depression?

200

Alternating depressive and hypomanic episodes; hypomania does not impair function, but major depressive episodes can & increases suicide risk

What is Bipolar II Disorder?

What is Bipolar 2 Disorder?

What is Bipolar 2?

200

Common therapy where patient talks, identifying how their thoughts and feelings influence their behavior

What is Cognitive therapy?

What is CBT?

300

Theory where poor cognition and life experiences increase the risk for depression or bipolar disorder

What is psychosocial theory?

300

Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed

What is anhedonia?

300

Mood changes associated with use of and/or withdrawal from alcohol, illegal drugs, & prescribed medications

What is Substance-induced Depression?

300

Brief, but frequent hypomania and mild-to-moderate depression episodes for a minimum of 2 years; limited range in frequent mood fluctuations can lead to emotional exhaustion

What is cyclothymia?

What is cyclothymia disorder?

300

SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, Atypical Antipsychotics, and Antidepressants fall under this treatment category; HINT: psycho____________

What is psychopharmacology?

400

When medications can cause depression

What is medication side effects?

What are medication side effects?

400

Difficulty sleeping or sleepiness during the day despite prolonged sleeping at night

________ or ___________

What is insomnia or hypersomnia?

What is altered sleeping pattern?

400

Chronic condition involving 2 or more weeks of depressive symptoms characterized by anhedonia, sad mood with suicidal ideation; can include changes in weight, goals, concentration, and/or energy

What is Major Depressive Disorder?

What is MDD?

400

Severe depression, delirious mania, and psychosis fall under this category

What is loss of function?

400

Nursing intervention – having to do with a patient's environment – implemented when the patient is experiencing acute and delirious mania

What is decrease environmental stimuli?

500

Model that recognizes combined effects of genetic and environmental influences on a person's risk for a mood disorder

What is transactional model?

500

Psychological state where an individual has a poor perception of their image and capabilities

What is low self-esteem?

500

Depressed mood most of the day, happening on more bad days than good days for a minimum of 2 years; can include changes in appetite and/or decision making

What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?

What is PDD?

What is Dysthymia?

500

Mild depression, elation, and hypomania fall under this category

What is functioning?

What is functioning and coping well?

500

Nursing intervention implemented when interacting with a socially isolated patient to build trust; an acronym

What is SOLER?