Depression — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: depression

Answer:

Extra: early morning awakening incompletedecreased: NE, dopamine, serotonin

Flashcard 2: serotonin

Answer: raphe nucleus

Flashcard 3: A woman status post mastectomy says she feels ugly when she undresses.

Answer: Find out why the patient feels that way. Do not offer false reassurance or anything that could be interpreted as flirtation. (e.g. You still look great!)

Flashcard 4: What changes in sleep patterns are often seen in depressed patients?

Answer: 1. less delta-wave sleep 2. more REM sleep 3. more/earlier awakenings (decreased delta-wave sleep (stage N3) decreased REM latency increased REM early in sleep cycle increased total time in REM repeated nighttime awakenings early-morning awakening)

Flashcard 5: Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is most associated with what season? _____

Answer: Winter

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Flashcard 6: Huntington disease presents with chorea that can progress to _____ and dementia; also may have aggression

Answer: depression

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Flashcard 7: Primary hyperparathyroidism may lead to CNS disturbances, such as _____ and seizures

Answer: depression

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Flashcard 8: Depression is characterized by _____ dopamine

Answer: decreased

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Flashcard 9: Major depressive disorder episodes are characterized by depressed mood or anhedonia and at least four other "SIG E CAPS" symptoms lasting > 2 weeks S: _____ I: Interest decreases (anhedonia) G: Guilt or feelings of worthlessness E: Energy loss or fatigue C: Concentration problems A: Appetite/weight changes P: Psychomotor retardation or agitation S: Suicidal ideations

Answer: Sleep changes

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Flashcard 10: What is noticably absent in patients with major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern? _____

Answer: Nonseasonal depressive episodes

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