Nur 210 Mental Health Exam 1 Questions and
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Updated 2026
Types of Depression Bipolar depression, substance induced
depressive
disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal
affective disorder, dysthymia, psychotic
depression
Diagnostic Symptoms of major Depressive symptoms that last at least 2
depressive episode weeks,
symptoms usually last more than 6 months
SIG-E-CAPS
Sleep disturbances, Loss of interest in
activities,
Guilt, low energy, concentration problems,
appetite disturbances, psychomotor
retardation/agitation, suicidal
thoughts/attempts
Causes and risk factors of Neurotransmitters, family hx, presence of
depression other
psych disorders, environment, substance
abuse,
other risk factors.
Neurotransmitters involved in Norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin
depression
,Pharmacological interventions for First generation: Tricyclics, MAOI's
depression Second generation: SSRI's, SNRI's
Risk factors for depression Prior episode of depression
Family history of depressive disorder
Lack of social support
Lack of coping abilities
Presence of life and environmental
stressors
Current substance use or abuse
Medical and/or mental illness comorbidity
-Females, adolescents, white and Native
Americans
What is serotonin syndrome? SHIVERS
Shivering, hyperreflexia, increased temp.,
Vitals
instability, encephalopathy, restlessness,
sweating
- occurs w/ any drug which increases
serotonin
- hyperthermia, confusion, myoclonus,
cardiovascular collapse, flushing, diarrhea,
seizures
Other somatic therapies used for Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
depression phototherapy,
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
(rTMS),
CBT,
, What is ECT? effective treatment for patients with severe
depression. It is generally reserved for
patients
whose disorder is refractory or intolerant to
initial
drug treatments and who are so severely ill
that
rapid treatment is required
What is Repetitive transcranial for the treatment of patients with mild
magnetic stimulation (rTMS)? treatment-
resistant depression.
(magnetic coil placed on the scalp at the
site of the
left motor cortex releases small electrical
pulses
that stimulate the site of the left
dorsolateral
prefrontal cortex in the superficial cortex)
CBT Thought stopping and positive self-talk can
dispel
irrational beliefs.
Use of cognitive interventions in the acute
phase of
treatment combined with medication is
now
considered first-line treatment for mildly to
moderately depressed outpatients.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Types of Depression Bipolar depression, substance induced
depressive
disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal
affective disorder, dysthymia, psychotic
depression
Diagnostic Symptoms of major Depressive symptoms that last at least 2
depressive episode weeks,
symptoms usually last more than 6 months
SIG-E-CAPS
Sleep disturbances, Loss of interest in
activities,
Guilt, low energy, concentration problems,
appetite disturbances, psychomotor
retardation/agitation, suicidal
thoughts/attempts
Causes and risk factors of Neurotransmitters, family hx, presence of
depression other
psych disorders, environment, substance
abuse,
other risk factors.
Neurotransmitters involved in Norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin
depression
,Pharmacological interventions for First generation: Tricyclics, MAOI's
depression Second generation: SSRI's, SNRI's
Risk factors for depression Prior episode of depression
Family history of depressive disorder
Lack of social support
Lack of coping abilities
Presence of life and environmental
stressors
Current substance use or abuse
Medical and/or mental illness comorbidity
-Females, adolescents, white and Native
Americans
What is serotonin syndrome? SHIVERS
Shivering, hyperreflexia, increased temp.,
Vitals
instability, encephalopathy, restlessness,
sweating
- occurs w/ any drug which increases
serotonin
- hyperthermia, confusion, myoclonus,
cardiovascular collapse, flushing, diarrhea,
seizures
Other somatic therapies used for Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
depression phototherapy,
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
(rTMS),
CBT,
, What is ECT? effective treatment for patients with severe
depression. It is generally reserved for
patients
whose disorder is refractory or intolerant to
initial
drug treatments and who are so severely ill
that
rapid treatment is required
What is Repetitive transcranial for the treatment of patients with mild
magnetic stimulation (rTMS)? treatment-
resistant depression.
(magnetic coil placed on the scalp at the
site of the
left motor cortex releases small electrical
pulses
that stimulate the site of the left
dorsolateral
prefrontal cortex in the superficial cortex)
CBT Thought stopping and positive self-talk can
dispel
irrational beliefs.
Use of cognitive interventions in the acute
phase of
treatment combined with medication is
now
considered first-line treatment for mildly to
moderately depressed outpatients.
