What is the first line treatment for major depressive disorder? _____
#2
Persistent depressive disorder is also known as _____
#3
Atypical depression is associated with _____, which is being able to experience improved mood in response to positive events, albeit briefly
#4
Depression is characterized by _____ serotonin
#5
In major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, _____ symptoms are common (ex. hypersomnia, hyperphagia, leaden paralysis)
#6
depression
#7
serotonin
#8
A woman status post mastectomy says she feels ugly when she undresses.
#9
What changes in sleep patterns are often seen in depressed patients?
#10
Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is most associated with what season?
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Flashcard 1: What is the first line treatment for major depressive disorder? _____
Answer: CBT + SSRIs
Flashcard 2: Persistent depressive disorder is also known as _____
Answer: dysthymia
Flashcard 3: Atypical depression is associated with _____, which is being able to experience improved mood in response to positive events, albeit briefly
Answer: mood reactivity
Flashcard 4: Depression is characterized by _____ serotonin
Answer: decreased
Flashcard 5: In major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, _____ symptoms are common (ex. hypersomnia, hyperphagia, leaden paralysis)
Answer: atypical
Flashcard 6: depression
Answer:
Extra: early morning awakening incomplete decreased: NE, dopamine, serotonin
Flashcard 7: serotonin
Answer: raphe nucleus
Flashcard 8: 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 9: 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 10: Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is most associated with what season?
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