Chapter 21: Depressive and Mood Disorders  Evolve Review

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

Which of the following theoretical models focuses on depression as a group of learned responses?

  • Social model
  • Psychoanalytical model
  • Behavioural model (correct)
  • Interpersonal model

A patient comes in demonstrating increased activity and agitation and gives much more importance to thoughts and ideas. This patient is demonstrating __.

Mania

Depression in adolescence is usually related to loneliness, family strengths, self-esteem, and which of the following?

  • Academic issues
  • Teacher–teen communication
  • Parent–teen communication (correct)
  • Peer relationships

A depressed patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which of the following medications may have been prescribed?

<p>Sertraline (Zoloft) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is most likely to experience depression?

<p>Medically ill older person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A middle-aged man has lost all sources of income. He is unable to function, cares about nothing, and feels powerless. His feelings of worthlessness and despair have lasted 3 weeks. He is suffering from which of the following?

<p>Major depressive episode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessment of a patient reveals severe and sudden mood swings from mania to depression. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

<p>Bipolar disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient characteristically experiences fatigue, gloom, and loss of energy during the winter months. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

<p>Seasonal affective disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which patient would a nurse expect to prepare for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

<p>A male patient with major depression and at risk for suicide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instruction should a nurse give a patient who is prescribed lithium carbonate (lithium)?

<p>Maintain stable fluid intake. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Capital of France (example flashcard)

Paris

More Like This

Chapter 21 pharm
25 questions

Chapter 21 pharm

LovableHope avatar
LovableHope
Chapter 21: Immune System Flashcards
21 questions
Chapter 21 Psalms Flashcards
29 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser