Chapter 14: Depressive Disorders (Objectives)

Question 1

identify symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, prersistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 2

discuss the epidemiology of major depressive disorder

Question 3

discuss the biological and cognitive risk factors for the development of major depressive disorders

Question 4

assess behaviors in a patient with depression in regard to each of the following areas
1. behavior
2. mood
3. feelings and emotions
4. thought processes
5. thought content and perception

Question 5

formulate 5 nursing diagnoses for a patent with major depressive disorder and include outcome criteria

Question 6

name unrealistic expectations a nurse may have while working with a patient with depression and compare them to your own personal thoughts

Question 7

role play 6 principles of communication that are useful in working with patients with depression

Question 8

identify the major classifications of antidepressants and general advantages and disadvantages

Question 9

discuss brain therapies for major depressive disorder, such was electroconvulsive therapy and vagus nerve stimulation