Mood Disorders and Treatment Quiz

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What is the characteristic of persistent depressive (dysthymic) disorder?

Loss of appetite and insomnia (correct)

Severe, recurrent temper outbursts

Mood swings between hypomania and depression

Weight gain and carbohydrate cravings

What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder characterized by?

Insomnia and poor appetite

Severe, recurrent temper outbursts (correct)

Mood swings between hypomania and depression

Increased sleep and carbohydrate cravings

What distinguishes cyclothymic disorder?

Severe, recurrent temper outbursts

Mood swings between hypomania and depression (correct)

Insomnia and poor appetite

Weight gain and carbohydrate cravings

What characterizes substance-induced depressive or bipolar disorder?

Significant disturbance in mood due to ingested substances Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of winter depression or fall-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Increased sleep, appetite, and carbohydrate cravings Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of spring-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Insomnia, weight loss, and poor appetite Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter seems to be implicated in depression and mania?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with the stress response and increased cortisol secretion in clients with depression?

Elevated glucocorticoid activity Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal fluctuations are being studied in relation to depression?

Estrogen fluctuations Signup and view all the answers

What psychodynamic theory views manic episodes as a 'defense' against underlying depression?

Psychoanalytical theory Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of specific cognitive distortions in susceptible people?

Early experiences shaping distorted ways of thinking Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors can mask depression in certain age groups?

Cranky behavior in children Signup and view all the answers

What manifestations of depression can be seen in adults?

Substance abuse and eating disorders Signup and view all the answers

What may be more apparent in cultures that avoid verbalizing emotions?

Physical manifestations of depression Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with postpartum hormone alterations?

Mood disorders such as postpartum depression and psychosis Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with about 5% to 10% of people with depression?

Thyroid dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common pregnancy complication in developed countries?

Postpartum depression Signup and view all the answers

Which mood disorder affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of nonsuicidal self-injury?

Involves deliberate self-harm Signup and view all the answers

What is implicated in the transmission of major depression and bipolar disorder in first-degree relatives?

Genetic studies Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitters play a role in mood disorders, with deficits or dysregulation contributing to depression and mania?

Norepinephrine and serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of postpartum or “maternity” blues?

Mild mood disturbance subsiding without treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of postpartum psychosis?

Severe psychiatric illness with acute onset after childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What is implicated in the genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism?

Genetic studies Signup and view all the answers

What is implicated in the etiology of mood disorders, triggered by psychosocial stressors and interpersonal events?

Chemical biologic imbalances Signup and view all the answers

What is being studied in relation to mood disorders, particularly in terms of reduced metabolism in the prefrontal cortex and dysregulation of acetylcholine and dopamine?

Neurochemical influences Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mood Disorders and Their Treatment

Postpartum or “maternity” blues is a mild mood disturbance occurring after delivery, subsiding without treatment but benefiting from support.
Postpartum depression is the most common pregnancy complication in developed countries, with symptoms consistent with depression, occurring within 4 weeks of delivery.
Postpartum psychosis is a severe psychiatric illness with acute onset after childbirth, progressing to delusions and hallucinations, requiring immediate treatment.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects 20-30% of premenopausal women, causing severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning.
Nonsuicidal self-injury involves deliberate self-harm, with reasons including alleviation of negative emotions or seeking attention.
Etiology of mood disorders includes chemical biologic imbalances, triggered by psychosocial stressors and interpersonal events, requiring treatment addressing both components.
Genetic studies implicate the transmission of major depression and bipolar disorder in first-degree relatives, with monozygotic twins having a higher concordance rate than dizygotic twins.
Genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism leads to more severe symptoms and poorer response to lithium.
Neurochemical influences of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin and norepinephrine, play a role in mood disorders, with deficits or dysregulation contributing to depression and mania.
Reduced metabolism in the prefrontal cortex and dysregulation of acetylcholine and dopamine are also being studied in relation to mood disorders.

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Test your knowledge of mood disorders and their treatment with this quiz. Explore topics such as postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, genetic factors, neurochemical influences, and more.