mood disorders.docx

Mood

A prolonged emotional state that impacts personal life and personality, becoming a disorder when it interferes with normal activities.

Major Depressive Disorder

Characterized by dysregulation of neurotransmitters like NE, DA, and 5HT, leading to symptoms such as anhedonia, fatigue, and suicidal ideation.

Bipolar Disorder

Involves alternating episodes of mania and depression, with symptoms like elevated mood, grandiose delusions, and reckless behavior.

Assessments for Mood Disorders

Include history-taking, blood work, and observing symptoms like agitation, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite.

Treatment Options for Depression

Include SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, SNRIs, NDRI, and atypical medications, with considerations for side effects and drug interactions.

Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder

Involve mood stabilizers like Valproic acid, Lamictal, and Lithium, with monitoring for toxicity symptoms and therapeutic levels.

Side Effects of Medications

Include anticholinergic effects, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and dietary restrictions for MAOIs.

Nursing Interventions

Focus on promoting safety, monitoring for side effects, educating patients on medication adherence, and setting boundaries during manic episodes.