Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical symptoms of depression?
A
- Weight loss
- decreased appetite
- insomnia/hypersomnia
- psychomotor agitation
- fatigue
- loss of energy
- feeling worthless
- feeling guilt
- diminished concentration
- diminished thinking
- suicidal thoughts
- thoughts of death
- attempts/plans of suicide
2
Q
What are the two main types of depression?
A
Reactive depression
AND
Endogenous or Non reactive depression
3
Q
What are some drugs used to treat depression?
A
Citalopram
Doxepin
Amitriptyline Fluoxetine Nortriptyline Sertraline Venlaflaxine
Tricyclic antidepressants
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
4
Q
How are the two primary hormones that anti-depressants affect?
A
Serotonin
Noradrenalin
5
Q
What is reactive depression?
A
Follows a significant event (eg job loss, death, loss)
- Low mood
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Disrupted sleep
- Disrupted appetite
- Disrupted energy levels
6
Q
What is non reactive or endogenous depression?
A
NO identifiable event precipitates
- Low mood
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Disrupted sleep
- Disrupted appetite
- Disrupted energy levels
