Nr 547 Final Study Guide - Pmhnp

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) {Ans: Depression symptoms associated with hormone changes that begin a week before and improve within a few days after the onset of your period, and are minimal or gone after completion of your period.}Medical Diagnoses that Mimic Depressive Disorders {Ans: Hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, hypoglycemia, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hypotension.}The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendation {Ans: Maternal screening for postpartum depression at infants' 1, 2, and 4- month visits. Bright Futures program recommends annual screening in adolescent clients for emotional and behavioral problems}Depression Prevalence in older adults {Ans: Depression is the second leading cause of disability in older adults after cardiovascular disease and impacts around 7% of the geriatric population Biologic factors, including changes in brain structure and neurotransmitters after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or with a neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, may increase the risk of depression. Examine the image below for additional risk factors.}Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9] {Ans: A brief 9-item self-report questionnaire used as a screening tool to assess severity of depression; widely used by health care providers, in validity is well established, particularly for identifying severe depression.}Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale