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Which treatment option for depression is associated with a slower initial response compared to drug treatment?

  • SSRIs
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • Electroconvulsive therapy
  • Cognitive therapy (correct)
  • Which therapy for depression may have better maintenance of treatment gains than drug treatment after discontinuation?

  • Electroconvulsive therapy
  • Cognitive therapy (correct)
  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • Which treatment option for depression uses electrical stimulation to induce a seizure?

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • Cognitive therapy
  • SSRIs
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (correct)
  • Which treatment option for depression is associated with confusion, memory loss, and headache/muscle ache as side effects?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for depression requires many and frequent treatments?

    <p>Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are researchers searching for new molecules to target in depression?

    <p>To achieve quicker results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are implicated in bipolar disorder?

    <p>Dopamine and serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug treatment is required for maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder?

    <p>Mood stabilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug treatment is typically used for acute depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder?

    <p>SSRIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used as a maintenance medication in bipolar disorder to prevent relapse?

    <p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic variation is correlated with susceptibility to depressive episodes in response to stress?

    <p>Genetic variation in the serotonin transporter gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs are effective at improving depressive symptoms by stimulating serotonin levels?

    <p>Specific serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Pure Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors?

    <p>They work by increasing norepinephrine levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the specificity of Dual mode antidepressants at low doses?

    <p>They become more specific as serotonin reuptake inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the effectiveness of St. John's Wort for depression?

    <p>It is somewhat effective for mild-moderate depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals respond to drug therapy for depression?

    <p>60-70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of taking St. John's Wort?

    <p>It can interact with many other medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of monoamine-based drugs for depression?

    <p>Approximately 30% of individuals won't respond adequately to these drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main hypothesis of the monoamine-based drugs for depression?

    <p>Increasing synaptic serotonin and norepinephrine increase mood and decrease anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy for depression focuses on maladaptive thinking and behavioral activation?

    <p>Cognitive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for bipolar disorders?

    <p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are implicated in bipolar disorder?

    <p>Serotonin, norepinephrine, substance P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for acute depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder?

    <p>SSRIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of taking St. John's Wort?

    <p>Increased risk of suicidal thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are researchers searching for new molecules to target in depression?

    <p>To achieve quicker results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for depression is associated with a therapeutic lag?

    <p>Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for depression requires continued psychotherapy during and after?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for depression uses localized electromagnetic pulse?

    <p>Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder?

    <p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are implicated in depression?

    <p>Serotonin and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Tricyclic drugs?

    <p>They block both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Pure Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors?

    <p>They block the reuptake of norepinephrine only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Dual mode antidepressants?

    <p>They are more specific as an SRI at low doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of taking St. John's Wort?

    <p>Interacting with other medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals respond to drug therapy for depression?

    <p>60-70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main hypothesis of the monoamine-based drugs for depression?

    <p>Increasing serotonin and norepinephrine levels improve mood and decrease anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of monoamine-based drugs for depression?

    <p>Around 30% of individuals do not respond adequately to these drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of St. John's Wort on depression?

    <p>It may be somewhat effective for mild-moderate depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of drug therapy for depression?

    <p>Sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Depression Treatment Options

    • Psychotherapy is associated with a slower initial response compared to drug treatment.
    • Psychotherapy may have better maintenance of treatment gains than drug treatment after discontinuation.
    • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) uses electrical stimulation to induce a seizure.
    • ECT is associated with confusion, memory loss, and headache/muscle ache as side effects.
    • ECT requires many and frequent treatments.

    Maintenance Therapy in Bipolar Disorder

    • Mood stabilizers are required for maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder.
    • Atypical antipsychotics are typically used for acute depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder.
    • Lithium is commonly used as a maintenance medication in bipolar disorder to prevent relapse.

    Neurotransmitters and Depression

    • Neurotransmitters implicated in bipolar disorder include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
    • The genetic variation 5-HTTLPR is correlated with susceptibility to depressive episodes in response to stress.
    • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective at improving depressive symptoms by stimulating serotonin levels.

    Antidepressant Mechanisms

    • Pure Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors work by increasing norepinephrine levels in the brain.
    • Dual mode antidepressants have a nonspecific effect at low doses.
    • St.John's Wort is not consistently effective for depression and may have a potential risk of interacting with other medications.
    • 50-60% of individuals respond to drug therapy for depression.
    • A limitation of monoamine-based drugs for depression is that they may not address underlying causes of depression.
    • The monoamine-based hypothesis of depression suggests that low levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine contribute to depression.

    Therapy for Depression

    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on maladaptive thinking and behavioral activation.
    • The primary treatment for bipolar disorders is a combination of mood stabilizers and psychotherapy.
    • The primary treatment for acute depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder is atypical antipsychotics.
    • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses localized electromagnetic pulse.

    Other Treatment Options

    • Drug therapy for depression is associated with a therapeutic lag.
    • Psychotherapy requires continued psychotherapy during and after treatment.
    • Tricyclic drugs work by increasing serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
    • A common side effect of drug therapy for depression is weight gain.

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