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Depression Flashcards

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what is major depression

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symptoms that last longer than 2 weeks w/a chg. in fxn

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how do we classify major depression (MDD)

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anhedonia and a depressed mood

5 of 9 symptoms

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mood symptoms of MDD

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guilt, worthlessness, helplessness

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cognitive symptoms of MDD

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can’t make decisions, diminished problem solving

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physical symptoms of MDD

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vegetative (not sleeping/eating enough, eating too much decreased libido)

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decreased levels of NE are responsible for

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anergia and anhedonia

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7
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decreased levels of serotonin are responsible for

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changes in mood

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8
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2 neurotransmitters involved in MDD

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decreased serotonin and norepinephrine

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9
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**key priority for assessing someone with depression

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identify suicide risk - anyone w/MDD is risk for suicide

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10
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how do you determine risk for suicide on an assessment

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ask directly - do you have thoughts of suicide

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if pt. states they are having thoughts of suicide what is the follow-up question

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have you thought about how you would do that

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12
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2 most lethal ways of suicide

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gun and hanging

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13
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common screening tools to assess depression

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PHQ9, Beck inventory, and Hamilton screening tool

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assessment guidelines for depression

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are they suicidal
do they have s/s (can vary from norm)
is there a hx of depression
determine presence of medical conditions (increase risk for depression)
co-morbidities (substance use, anxiety)
is there a triggering event (grief)
determine cultural/spiritual beliefs
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15
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pneumonic for assessing depression

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SIGECAPS

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***what does SIGECAPS represent

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sleep (increase/decrease)
interest (diminished)
guilt
energy (low)
concentration (poor)
appetite (increase/decrease)
psychomotor (agitation/retardation)
suicidal ideation
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17
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communication guidelines for depression

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establish rapport
establish clear times for interaction-set limits-follow through
pt. may need more time to reply - SILENCE IS OKAY
do not be EXCESSIVELY happy and cheery
observe environment (is pt. groomed? encourage a shower - don’t ignore)
never provide trite reassurance’s (this will pass)

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18
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red flag for suicide

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give away possessions

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what is the model of care when incorporating client specific goals

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recovery - we want to empower people to lead best possible life

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20
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why not give a TCA to someone who is suicidal

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due to cardio-toxicity

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21
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what can happen if someone suddenly stops taking their SSRI abruptly

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withdrawal - become very sick - teach s/s

22
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what is the intervention for safety

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observation level

23
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is someone is actively suicidal what observation level will they be on

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level 1 - 1:1 within arms length (accompany to shower, bathroom)

24
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what do we want to teach families about depression

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s/s
trt. options
medications (alternative therapies)

25
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what do we want to focus on for discharge planning

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relapse prevention - identify signs of relapse

26
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an important aspect of intervention for depression

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structure - attend groups (milieu therapy)

27
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by engaging in the environment (milieu) they engage in

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recovery

28
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those with social supports are less likely to relapse, t or f

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true

29
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what is cognitive theory

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thoughts influence feelings which influence behaviors

help pt. identify thoughts

30
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one of the last key interventions to work on

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social skills therapy - socializing

31
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your active therapeutic agent

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milieu (hospital environment) structured - locked units

32
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if pt. is suicidal what it a good tool to Implement

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contract for safety (come to staff member)

33
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a contract for safety is a verbal or written contract

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it can be either

34
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what will you not see in an inpatient setting

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Freud - psychoanalytic therapy; too expensive too much time

35
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what is IPT

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interpersonal therapy - focuses on interpersonal relationships (those around you feel better when you are treated for depression)

36
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principles of group therapy

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every group has its own culture/values
interaction in the group is for self need
opportunity to learn about yourself

37
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group norms can be

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overt - what time the group meets

covert - sit in same chair

38
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nurses role in leading groups

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provide boundaries - set limits
make everyone safe
engage people who aren’t motivated
be direct - may need to ask someone to leave

39
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biological trt. for depression

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ECT

40
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how often do pt. receive ECT

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2-3 trts/week; for 6-12 treatments

41
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ECT is used for this type of dx

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eating disorders
those who haven’t responded to meds
major depression with psychosis
bipolar disorders

42
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adverse reaction w/ECT

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long-term memory deficits

difficulty remembering the day of treatment

43
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If pt experiences long-term memory deficits w/ECT what should be done

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discontinue ECT

44
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1st line of trt for seasonal affective disorder

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light therapy - sunlight for 30-60 min/day

45
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how does light therapy work

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suppresses melatonin

46
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exercise is a good therapy for depression, t or f

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true - increases mood and decreases depression

47
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**short-term evaluation of outcome for depression

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reduction in suicidal thoughts
state alternatives to suicide
decrease in severity of symptoms (emotional, cognitive, physical) - sleeping, hydrated…

48
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A patient became depressed after the last of six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The patient has been self-neglectful, slept poorly, lost weight, and repeatedly says, “No one cares about me anymore. I’m not worth anything.” Select an appropriate initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem, related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will:

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A.verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date)

49
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long term goal for care of depression

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taking meds (after yr can go off meds and try different strategies)
functioning in the community
re-establishing relationships
50
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A priority intervention for a patient with major depression is:

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B.carefully and unobtrusively observing the patient around the clock.

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