CMN 552 Exam 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
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What is the relationship between antidepressants and neonatal hypoglycemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antidepressants are associated with a higher risk of neonatal hypoglycemia.
What is the risk ratio for TCAs regarding neonatal hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.07.
What are the two main types of mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-Major Depressive
Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD).
What characterizes Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single or recurrent
episodes lasting at least two weeks affecting everyday function.
What characterizes Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Milder chronic
symptoms lasting for years with little effect on everyday function.
What is the typical presentation of Bipolar Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Episodes of mania
and depression.
What is the significance of the term 'anhedonia' in depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-It refers to
the loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
,What is a common symptom of hypomania? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased energy and
decreased need for sleep.
What is the prevalence of depression in adolescents? - CORRECT ANSWER-It increases with age,
with significant rates by age 18.
What are some cognitive/mood changes associated with suicidal ideation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hopelessness, increased anger, and preoccupation with death.
What is the impact of bullying or victimization on adolescent mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a risk factor for mental health issues and suicide.
What is the role of social support in adolescent suicide risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate
social support can increase the risk of suicide.
What mood disorder is characterized by more mania in men and more depression in women? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bipolar I and II
What is the term for attempts at self-treatment of depression through substance use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol or substance abuse
What does 'objective loss' refer to in the context of depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-Traumatic
separation from significant objects of attachment
Why is social support important in managing depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-It helps prevent
relapse and mitigates chronic depression
,What can lead to a loss of self-esteem in individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symbolic losses
involving power, status, roles, identity, values, and purpose
What does the learned helplessness model propose about depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Depression is learned from past situations of uncontrolled helplessness
What are the neuroendocrine links hypothesized to be involved in depression? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neurotransmitter deficits and disinhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
(HPA)
What role do thyroid disturbances play in mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are
significant in rapid cycling patients, especially in women
How can environmental stressors affect individuals with mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They can disrupt neurotransmitter balance in the limbic-diencephalic system
What is the recommended treatment approach for bipolar disorders and depression? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Indefinite maintenance pharmacotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Which gender is more likely to experience unipolar major depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Women, approximately twofold more than men
At what age does unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) typically begin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Early adulthood, most pronounced between ages 30-45
What is a significant risk factor for mood disorders related to marital status? - CORRECT
ANSWER-MDD and bipolar illness are most frequent among divorced, separated, and widowed
individuals
, What psychosocial factor is the strongest predisposing factor for mood disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accumulation of stressful negative life events
What comorbid disorders are frequently associated with major mood disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alcohol abuse/dependence, panic disorders, OCD, and social anxiety disorder
How do men and women differ in seeking treatment for depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Women seek treatment more often and are more compliant than men
What are common mood disturbances associated with morbid depression? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypersensitivity, anhedonia, affect blunting, and psychomotor disturbances
What vegetative disturbances are indicative of depressive disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Profound reductions in appetite, sleep, sexual functioning, and circadian rhythms
What can severe weight loss in depression lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition and
electrolyte disturbances
What can overeating and decreased activity during depression lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Weight gain, potentially aggravating existing medical conditions
What is a common symptom of decreased sexual desire in depressed individuals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decreased or lost libido, which can lead to erectile dysfunction.
What are the hallmark symptoms of manic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated mood, rush
of ideas, psychomotor acceleration, and grandiosity.
What characterizes mixed episodes in Bipolar I Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-The presence of
manic and depressive symptoms occurring simultaneously.
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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GUARANTEED PASS
What is the relationship between antidepressants and neonatal hypoglycemia? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antidepressants are associated with a higher risk of neonatal hypoglycemia.
What is the risk ratio for TCAs regarding neonatal hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.07.
What are the two main types of mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-Major Depressive
Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD).
What characterizes Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single or recurrent
episodes lasting at least two weeks affecting everyday function.
What characterizes Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Milder chronic
symptoms lasting for years with little effect on everyday function.
What is the typical presentation of Bipolar Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Episodes of mania
and depression.
What is the significance of the term 'anhedonia' in depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-It refers to
the loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
,What is a common symptom of hypomania? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased energy and
decreased need for sleep.
What is the prevalence of depression in adolescents? - CORRECT ANSWER-It increases with age,
with significant rates by age 18.
What are some cognitive/mood changes associated with suicidal ideation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hopelessness, increased anger, and preoccupation with death.
What is the impact of bullying or victimization on adolescent mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a risk factor for mental health issues and suicide.
What is the role of social support in adolescent suicide risk? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate
social support can increase the risk of suicide.
What mood disorder is characterized by more mania in men and more depression in women? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bipolar I and II
What is the term for attempts at self-treatment of depression through substance use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol or substance abuse
What does 'objective loss' refer to in the context of depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-Traumatic
separation from significant objects of attachment
Why is social support important in managing depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-It helps prevent
relapse and mitigates chronic depression
,What can lead to a loss of self-esteem in individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symbolic losses
involving power, status, roles, identity, values, and purpose
What does the learned helplessness model propose about depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Depression is learned from past situations of uncontrolled helplessness
What are the neuroendocrine links hypothesized to be involved in depression? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neurotransmitter deficits and disinhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
(HPA)
What role do thyroid disturbances play in mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-They are
significant in rapid cycling patients, especially in women
How can environmental stressors affect individuals with mood disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They can disrupt neurotransmitter balance in the limbic-diencephalic system
What is the recommended treatment approach for bipolar disorders and depression? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Indefinite maintenance pharmacotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Which gender is more likely to experience unipolar major depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Women, approximately twofold more than men
At what age does unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) typically begin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Early adulthood, most pronounced between ages 30-45
What is a significant risk factor for mood disorders related to marital status? - CORRECT
ANSWER-MDD and bipolar illness are most frequent among divorced, separated, and widowed
individuals
, What psychosocial factor is the strongest predisposing factor for mood disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accumulation of stressful negative life events
What comorbid disorders are frequently associated with major mood disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alcohol abuse/dependence, panic disorders, OCD, and social anxiety disorder
How do men and women differ in seeking treatment for depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Women seek treatment more often and are more compliant than men
What are common mood disturbances associated with morbid depression? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hypersensitivity, anhedonia, affect blunting, and psychomotor disturbances
What vegetative disturbances are indicative of depressive disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Profound reductions in appetite, sleep, sexual functioning, and circadian rhythms
What can severe weight loss in depression lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition and
electrolyte disturbances
What can overeating and decreased activity during depression lead to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Weight gain, potentially aggravating existing medical conditions
What is a common symptom of decreased sexual desire in depressed individuals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decreased or lost libido, which can lead to erectile dysfunction.
What are the hallmark symptoms of manic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated mood, rush
of ideas, psychomotor acceleration, and grandiosity.
What characterizes mixed episodes in Bipolar I Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-The presence of
manic and depressive symptoms occurring simultaneously.
