26 Questions
What is one of the characteristics of depression?
Feelings of sadness, disappointment, and despair
What type of depression is short-lived and usually triggered by life events or situations outside the individual's control?
Mild depression
What is the term for an emotional state characterized by an elevated, expansive, and irritable mood?
Mania
What is the term for a disturbance in the emotional dimension of human functioning?
Mood disorder
What is the term for a type of depression that persists over time?
Moderate depression (dysthymia)
What is the term for feeling lost, let down, or disappointed in individuals with mild depression?
Dysphoria
What is the main focus of the maintenance treatment phase in clients with prior episodes of depression or mania?
To prevent recurrences of depression or mania
Which type of therapy encourages the growth of personal insight in clients with depression?
Psychodynamic therapy
What is the name of the medication that is a naturally occurring salt and is commonly used to treat manic episodes?
Lithium
What is the term for the introduction of a controlled grand mal seizure by passing an electric current through the brain?
Electroconvulsive therapy
What is the name of the syndrome that describes a group of behaviors characterized by confusion, agitation, and disruptive actions that occurs in late afternoon or evening?
Sundown syndrome
What is the term for the slow, gradual onset of impairment in cognitive abilities, including memory, language, and the ability to think and understand?
Dementia
What is the most common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Loss of recent memories
What is the term for a depressive episode that lasts for more than 2 weeks?
Major depressive episode
What is the term for the thoughts or fantasies of ending one's life without definite intent?
Suicidal ideation
What is the primary goal of the acute treatment phase for mood disorders?
To reduce symptoms and inappropriate behaviors
What is the characteristic of people with dysthymia?
They are chronically sad and self-critical
What is the first action to take when caring for a suicidal client?
Protection from harm
What is the term for the refusal to meet basic physical and mental health needs of an older person?
Neglect
What is the term for feelings of depression that interfere with daily activities?
Anergia
What is the risk for individuals with major depressive disorder?
They have a high risk of suicide
What is the term for an exaggerated sense of cheerfulness that begins the cycle of bipolar disorder?
Hypomania
What is the term for a type of depression that lasts for more than 2 years?
Dysthymia
What is the primary goal of the continuation phase for mood disorders?
To prevent relapse into distressing emotional states
What is a characteristic of people with bipolar disorder?
They experience sudden and dramatic shifts to emotional extremes
What is the statistic regarding people with mood disorders seeking help?
Fewer than half of people with mood disorders receive help
This quiz covers the different types of medications used to treat anxiety and depression, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and azapirones. Learn about their effects, side effects, and potential for dependency.
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