Mood Disorders and Suicide

These flashcards cover key concepts related to mood disorders and suicide from the lecture notes, facilitating review and memorization for the exam.

Anergia is defined as a __ impacting daily routines.

Lack of energy

Clinical depression involves more severe and persistent symptoms compared to __.

Everyday use of 'depressed'.

Mood disorders cause drastic and long-term emotional changes that __ functioning.

Impair

Major depressive disorder requires a duration of __ for diagnosis.

At least 2 weeks

Symptoms of major depressive disorder include loss of pleasure, changes in __, and feelings of worthlessness.

Eating habits

Bipolar disorder involves fluctuating moods between __ and depression.

Mania

The distinct period of mania lasts at least __ weeks.

One

Hypomania is characterized by elevated mood accompanied by milder symptoms of __.

Mania

Dysthymic disorder is also known as __ depressive disorder.

Persistent

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder begins in __.

Children and adolescents before age 10

Substance-induced mood disorders are directly caused by the __ consequence of ingested substances.

Physiological

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has two subtypes: fall-onset and __ onset.

Spring/summer

Postpartum depression typically begins within __ weeks after delivery.

4

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects __% to 8% of premenopausal people.

5

Nonsuicidal self-injury is deliberate self-harm that can be used to escape __.

A situation or responsibility

Low serotonin or norepinephrine levels are associated with __.

Depression

Genetic studies suggest a hereditary component in major __ disorder.

Depression

Neurochemical theories focus on __ and norepinephrine levels in mood disorders.

Serotonin

Increased cortisol levels are associated with __ responses.

Stress

Psychodynamic theories often attribute depression to __ and self-reproach.

Self-deprecation

The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) measures symptoms like psychological anxiety and __.

Suicidal ideation

Major Depressive Disorder includes symptoms lasting for two weeks, with at least one being depressed mood or loss of __.

Interest or pleasure

The symptoms of depression can cause clinically significant distress or impairment in __ areas.

Social, occupational

Untreated episodes of major depressive disorder may last weeks, months, or even __.

Years

Categories of antidepressants include SSRIs, atypical antidepressants, and __ inhibitors.

MAO

SSRIs like Fluoxetine and Sertraline are associated with side effects such as __ and dizziness.

Nausea

Tricyclic antidepressants can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias, dizziness, and __ hypotension.

Orthostatic

Antimanic agents such as __ are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder.

Lithium

Anticonvulsants used as mood stabilizers include Valproic acid and __.

Carbamazepine

Bipolar I disorder involves one or more manic or mixed episodes usually accompanied by __ episodes.

Major depressive

Mixed episodes in bipolar disorder occur nearly every day for at least __ weeks.

One

The importance of __ in nursing care for mood disorders includes monitoring and documenting behaviors.

Reporting

Psychotherapies like cognitive therapy can help address cognitive __.

Distortions

Risk factors for suicide can include __ and lack of close relationships.

Single status

Conducting a suicide lethality assessment helps determine .

The degree of planning and specific details

Educational programs aimed at reducing suicide risk emphasize balancing sleep, __, and relaxation.

Activity

The TMS stands for __ magnetic stimulation.

Transcranial

When depressed, people may experience __ features such as hallucinations.

Psychotic

Effective treatment for mood disorders addresses both biologic and __ components.

Psychosocial

Self-harm is sometimes used to gain __ in relationships.

Attention

Lack of proper treatment leads to __ in many low- and middle-income countries.

Neglect

Learning about the effects of medication on bipolar disorder promotes patient __.

Compliance

Hamilton Rating Scale includes symptoms like guilt and feelings of __.

Worthlessness

Psychological distress can resemble a depressive episode following a __.

Significant loss

People with bipolar disorder may misinterpret their depressive episodes as __.

Major depression

In bipolar disorder, __ episodes tend to be shorter than depressive episodes.

Manic

Bipolar mixed cycles alternate between __, normal mood, and depression.

Mania

Individuals with bipolar disorder may have difficulty filtering __ stimuli during manic phases.

Extraneous

Cognitive distortions in therapy include magnification and __.

Minimization

The need for adequate __ and hydration is important when administering psychiatric medications.

Fluids

Medication therapy for depression should continue for __ months after improvement.

Six

Suicidal ideation can manifest as both direct and __ threats.

Indirect

Common symptoms of manic episodes include euphoria, grandiosity, and __.

Increased energy

For postpartum depression, __ is often recommended as an effective treatment.

Brexanolone

Nursing actions for clients at risk for suicide involve discussing suicidal ideation and ensuring __.

Close supervision

Many studies show mixed results in the prediction of __ risk in clinical practice.

Suicide

Cognitive distortions can lead to negative thinking about oneself, the __, and the future.

World

Significant distress from depression can lead to disruptions in __ and social functioning.

Occupational

Therapeutic drug levels should be monitored to prevent __ in patients taking psychotropic medication.

Toxicity

Cognitive therapy aims to help individuals recognize their __ patterns.

Thinking

Interpersonal therapy is one type of __ used to treat mood disorders.

Psychotherapy

Changes in sleep and eating patterns occur during both depressive and __ states of mood disorders.

Manic

The most common complication of pregnancy related to mood disorders is __ depression.

Postpartum

An example of non-suicidal self-injury is __.

Cutting

The presence of psychotic features in depression is often a marker for __ severity.

Higher

Seasonal affective disorder primarily occurs in __ during fall and winter months.

Women

A major goal when working with clients with mood disorders is to enhance their __ and understanding.

Knowledge

Assessment of suicidal intent should include exploring any __ the client may have made.

Plans

Documentation of patient behaviors is crucial to determining treatment __ in mood disorders.

Effectiveness