Unipolar mood disorder - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Unipolar Depression Mood disorders manifest across a spectrum from mania to major depressive disorder (MDD). prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 (MDD) Common symptoms of MDD depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, irritability, withdrawal, and problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth. Clients with severe depression may experience thoughts of suicide or psychotic symptoms. Bipolar Disorders a chronic condition ...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Complete Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence...

Which disorder has at least one full manic episode, lasting at least one week? Hypomanic or depressive episodes may also occur but are not required for diagnosis. - Bipolar 1 disorder What is DIGFAST? - A mnemonic for the signs of mania: Distractibility Impulsivity/Indiscretion Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activity increase Sleep decrease Talkativeness How many DSM V criteria for mania must be present to diagnose a manic episode? - Three or more How long must symptoms be present to d...

Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Unipolar depression - CORRECT ANSWER major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 S/S -depressed mood -loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities -irritability -withdrawal -problems with sleep, eati...

Lithium - Answer Action: alters cation transport in the nerve and muscle indication: euphoric mania, rapid cycling, maintenance therapy CKD, AE: GI effects, tremor, polyuria Pearls: monitor plasma levels, reduce dose w/renal failure, use caution w/ concurrent diuretics, use to protect against suicide Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - Answer Action: affects sodium channel ion transport and enhances the effect of GABA indications: maintenance, monotherapy for bipolar disorder AE: benign rash, G...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Complete Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the ...

NR 546 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers updated Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Unipolar depression - major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 S/S -depressed mood -loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities -irritability -withdrawa...

NR546 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified. Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Unipolar depression major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 S/S -depressed mood -loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities -irritability -withdrawal -prob...

Chapter Eight Depressive & Bipolar Disorders “The Mood Disorders” Overview of Mood Disorders Both Depressive and Bipolar Disorders represent significant disturbances in  Emotions and Mood regulation leading to subjective discomfort (Distress)  Hinder a person’s ability to function (Dysfunction)  Can lead to Deviant and Dangerous behavior  Reflected in behavior and physiological symptoms Understanding the symptoms of Mood Disorders: Whether Depressive or Bi...

Perinatal Mental Health Exam Questions And Answers What is a PMAD? - ANS A perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (not just PPD!) Define the perinatal period. - ANS Time from conception through 1st year after giving birth. Define the prenatal or antenatal time - ANS During pregnancy Define the postpartum or postnatal time - ANS 1st year after giving birth What does PMAD mean? - ANS Perinatal mood (depression, bipolar, psychosis) anxiety (ocd, panic, had, ptsd) disorders (i...