Mental Health: Mood and Personality Disorders

•Amitriptyline (Elavil)•Imipramine (Tofranil)•Nortriptyline (Pamelor) are all types of

Lithium toxicity can be life threatening, so blood levels must be checked frequently. What is a toxic level?

Mood disorders may also be called

what type of depression is ECT therapy used for?

What herbal supplement can cause potentially fatal serotonin syndrome if taken with SSRIs or other antidepressants

Lithium is a drug used for what type of depression?

common side effects of SSRIs include

The etiological theory that believes mood disorders are caused by unbalanced neurotransmitters in the brain and genetics

MAOIs interact with many drugs, tyramine, and foods such as cheese and fermented meat. What is the adverse reaction?

A person that believes that the government is listening to them through the microwave may be diagnosed with

an acute manic phase of bipolar disorder responds to what intervention in the clinical setting?

•These individuals often want close relationships, but fails to pursue them due to fears of rejection and social anxiety

what type of depression is characterized for cycles of high and low moods

serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are types of what?

A common side effect of Wellbutrin is

psychoanalytic, cognitive, and biologic are all considered "origin" theories. What is another name for origin or cause?

which of the following are possible symptoms of depression?

what would indicate that antidepressants are working?

When are mood disorders able to be diagnosed?

which drug has the side effect of severe hypertension when taken with fermented meat, many cheeses, avocados, figs

which drug has the adverse reactions of tremors, polydipsia, and polyuria

The etiological theory that believes mood disorders are caused by the way a person thinks about their life and events is

what is true of persons with personality disorders

which therapy helps identify and change negative thought patterns, and works as well as many antidepressants?

Excessive emotionality and attention seeking behaviors are qualities seen in

Persons with chronic, progressive illness such as MS, CHF, and CKD have a higher risk for suicide

This person shows instability in relationships, insecurity, needy yet hostile behavior, and self injurious behaviors

Important education for patients taking SSRIs include

A single time of anhedonia, sleep disturbances, fatigue and possibly frequent thoughts about death is termed

what is always the first priority for nurses and patients?

when is the best time of day to take SSRIs?

which patient is most likely to attempt suicide?

term for long term depression that tends to be less severe than MDD, but much longer lasting: starts in childhood

what is a criteria for the diagnosis of postpartum depression?

Multiple major depressive episodes are termed

The etiological theory that believes mood disorders are caused by unresolved issues and repressed anger is

When administering meds to psychiatric patients, it's important to check the patient's mouth after oral meds are given

a person with odd or bizarre appearance and dress, magical thinking,

inflated sense of importance, sensitivity to criticism, a need for constant admiration and validation, a lack of empathy

venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) may have which side effects

•Nurses should maintain professional behavior and boundaries, especially when working with histrionic and antisocial

•Amitriptyline, Imipramine, and Nortriptyline are tricyclic antidepressants: what are common side effects?

what education is very important for the patient taking lithium?

which of the following are common SSRIs?

CBT in addition to medication therapy is often the most successful treatment for individuals with personality disorders

Persons with Seasonal Affective Disorder are recommended to use light therapy to

which person is most likely to complete a suicide attempt?

Which drugs below are serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

Loss of enjoyment of previously enjoyed activities is termed

which of the following is an adverse reaction to ECT

what is first line treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

which type of depression is caused by lack of full spectrum light?

Bupropion and Trazadone are considered

A person that shows a pattern of detachment from social relationships and lack of emotions may be diagnosed with

what qualities are found in persons diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?