Flashcards in 1) Symptoms and Diagnosis Deck (23)
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What are the 3 core symptoms of depression?
Low mood
Lack of energy
Lack of enjoyment and interest
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What are some examples of depressive thoughts?
Low self esteem
Guilt and self blame
Hopelessness
Suicidal thoughts
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What are some biological symptoms associated with depression?
Early morning waking
Diurnal variation of mood
Reduced appetite
Weight loss
Psychomotor retardation
Loss of libido
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What is psychomotor retardation?
Slow moving or speaking
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What are some examples of other presentations depression?
Agitated
Masked
Atypical
Psychotic
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How does agitated depression present?
Patient is restless and agitated rather than psychomotor retarded
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How does masked depression present?
Depressive symptoms less obvious
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How does atypical depression present?
Over eating
Weight gain
Increased sleep
Fatigue
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What other condition is atypical depression associated with?
Seasonal affective disorder
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How does psychotic depression present?
Hallucinations, often auditory
Delusions
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What is a hallucination?
False perception when there is no external stimulus
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What is a delusion?
Idea or belief, held on inadequate grounds and not in keeping with patient's education and cultural background
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Give an example of depression in a specific context:
Post natal depression
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How does the presentation of depression vary in different cultures?
Western world better at describing mental health so other patients may present with more physical symptoms e.g. tiredness
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Describe some symptoms of mania:
Elated mood
Increased energy
Ideas of self importance
Reduced sleep
Flight of ideas
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What are the ICD-10 classifications of depressive episodes?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Severe with psychotic symptoms
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What are the ICD-10 classifications of manic episodes?
Hypomania
Mania
Mania with psychotic symptoms
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What is prevalence of depressive symptoms?
13-20%
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What is the risk of depressive illness?
5-17%
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What is the risk of bipolar disorder?
0.5-1.5%
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What are some biological causes of depression?
Genetic
Brain illness
Physical illnesses
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What are some psychological causes of depression?
Childhood experiences
View of yourself and the world
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