NURS 3390 Study Guide - Final Guide: Major Depressive Disorder, Psychomotor Agitation, Sodium Bicarbonate
6 May 2020
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Understand how the dsm-5 describes each mood disorder discussed in class. Substance-induce mood disorder: directly r/t the physiological effects of a substance either intoxication or withdrawal. Mood disorder due to a general medical condition: symptoms of the mdd are a direct physiological consequence of the other medical condition. Down or unhappy: objective signs: appears tearful, withdrawn, lack of affect. Depressed mood for most of the day, for most days than not, for at least 2 years, two or more of the following symptoms while depressed: poor appetite or overeating, sleep disturbances: insomnia or hypersomnia. Low self-esteem/feelings of worthlessness: poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, hopelessness. Major depression with a seasonal pattern aka seasonal affective disorder. Increase in restless activity or slowed movements or speech: feelings of worthlessness or guilt, decreased concentration, thoughts of suicide or death, sadness, loss of interest in activities.
