Term
| What are the major subtypes of depression? |
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Definition
With Catatonic
With Pscyhotic
With Melancholic: Strict Anhedonia
With Atypical: Pardoxical Anhedonia
Postpartum
Seasonal
Diurnal
Dysthymic(mild)
Depression NOS |
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Term
| What is the diagnostic criteria for depression? |
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Definition
Must Have: Depressed Mood, Anhedonia, & Impairment
Plus 3 others for 2 weeks:
Weight Change
Sleep Disturbance
Decreased Energy
Decreased Concentration
Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation
Worthlessness/Guilt
Death/Suicide thoughts or Attempt |
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Term
| What is the differential for depression |
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Definition
Manic
ADHD
Dementia
General medical condition: Hypothyroid, cancer of the Head of the Pancreas
Substance abuse |
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Term
| What is the etiology of depression |
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Definition
Multifactorial, possibly including
Genetics
Sleep
HPT and HPA Axes
Lipid imbalance
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Term
| How long should a depressed patient remain on antidepressants? |
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Definition
1 Episode: 9-12 months
2 Episodes: 3-5 years
3 Episodes: Lifetime |
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Term
| What is the most serious danger in the first two weeks after begining anti-depressant therapy |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some non-psychotherapy treatment options beyond anti-depressants |
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Definition
ECT
Phototherapy
Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation($1000-2000) |
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Term
| What is the prevailence of major depression |
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Definition
15-20% of Women
5-12% of Men |
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