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| What are the 4 Mood Disorders discussed in class? |
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Definition
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Bipolar (I and II)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) |
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| Name the 5 Anxiety disorders discussed in class: |
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Definition
Generalized Anxiety (GAD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/ Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Panic Disorder (PD) |
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Term
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Definition
inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable
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Term
| Disorder characterized by pervasive sad mood and the loss of pleasure in most activities |
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Definition
| Major Depressive Disorder |
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Term
| What is the 3rd leading cause of worldwide disability? |
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Definition
| Major Depressive Disorder |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Which neurotransmitters are believed to be involved in MDD
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Definition
| Primarily norepinephrine and serotonin |
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Term
| What are the main symptoms of MDD? |
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Definition
Depressed mood
Anhedonia
Sleep disorders
Change in appetite/weight
fatigue
agitation
trouble focusing
low self esteem
suicidal ideation |
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Term
Preexisting MDD is a predictor of future:
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(4 diseases) |
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Definition
DM
Osteoporosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease |
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Term
| Name some treatments of MDD |
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Definition
SSRI
SNRI
TCA
MAOI
St. John's Wort |
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Term
| Which disorder is a less severe but more chronic form of MDD? |
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Definition
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Term
| Primary Treatment of Dysthymic Disorder |
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Definition
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Term
| Secondary Treatment of Dysthymic Disorder? |
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Definition
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Term
| Differentiate Bipolar I and II |
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Definition
I- one or more manic episodes with at least one major depressive episode
II-one or more major depressive episodes wtih at least one hypomanic episode, no manic/mixed episodes |
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Term
| What are some treatments for Bipolar disorder? |
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Definition
Mood stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Usually a combination of these, never solely antidepressant |
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Term
Name 3 characteristics of SAD
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Definition
Hypersomnia
Increased appetite (esp. sweets)
Profound fatigue |
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Term
| Name 3 Treatments for SAD |
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Definition
Full Spectrum light therapy
SSRIs
SNRIs |
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Term
Anxiety disorders
general 2:1 ratio
is it M:W or W:M? |
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Definition
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Term
General pathophysiology of anxiety disorders
(regarding the neurotransmitters) |
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Definition
Underactivation of serotoninergic system
Overactivation of noradrenergic system |
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Term
| Name 4 parts of the brain that are believed to play a central role on anxiety disorders |
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Definition
Thalamus
Amygdala-stressful memories stimulate ANS
Connections to the Reticular Activating System (brainstem)
Locus ceruleus and the NE producing cells within |
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Term
| Name some medical conditions that may resemble anxiety |
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Definition
IHD
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
TIAs
Seizure disorders
Asthma, COPD |
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Term
| What is the difference between PTSD and ASD |
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Definition
ASD presents symptoms within 1 month of the causative trauma
PTSD begins more than 1 month after |
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