Depression/bipolar/mania/suicide (Mental Health Test #2) Questions And Answers

Most effective psychotherapy approach for depression {Ans: Cognitive-behavioral therapy}hypomanic episode {Ans: less severe and less disruptive version of a manic episode that is one of the criteria for several mood disorders (at least 4 days_}Term for disturbances in mood manifested by extreme sadness or extreme elation? {Ans: Mood Disorders}Range of safe lithium {Ans: 0.5-1.5}Mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants {Ans: to inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine (NE)and serotonin}Objective symptoms of depression {Ans: Alterations in activity Psychomotor agitation or retardation Altered social interactions Poor social skills}Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2 {Ans: 1 - manic episodes, depressive episodes common but not required for diagnosis 2 - hypomanic episodes, >1 major depressive episodes required}A person with major depressive disorder may describe feelings of: {Ans: Sadness Discouragement Hopelessness Isolation}What are tyramine-rich foods? {Ans: Aged cheese, smoked meats (pepperoni, salami), avocados, figs, bananas, smoked fish, protein, protein supplements, wine, beers.}Only real mania drug {Ans: Lithium carbonate}Which intervention will best address the low self-esteem issues experienced by a middle-aged adult who has been unemployed for 2 years? Provide the patient with a regular bathing and grooming schedule. Incorrect Listen attentively as the patient retells the details of