Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) — Flashcards

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) — Flashcards

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) — Flashcards
#1

When you suspect a patient has major depressive disorder, you must screen for a history of _____ to rule out bipolar disorder

#2

Do patients with atypical depression respond effectively to treatment with MAOIs and SSRIs?_____

#3

_____ disorder is a milder form of bipolar disorder lasting at least 2 years (duration), fluctuating between mild depressive and hypomanic symptoms

#4

_____ disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of major depression, mania, or hypomania with seasonal onset

#5

_____ disorder episodes are characterized by depressed mood or anhedonia and at least four other "SIG E CAPS" symptoms lasting > 2 weeks (duration)

#6

childhood bipolar disorder are now called as _____

#7

Patients with major depressive episode with psychotic features have mood-congruent _____ and hallucinations

#8

Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is characterised by _____ or more mood disturbances in a year with each episode either having a partial or full remission for atleast 2 weeks or switch to the opposite polarity.

#9

What anti-epileptics may be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?_____, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine

#10

Use of _____ in patients with bipolar disorder can precipitate acute mania

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