Summary NUR 2214 Mood Disorder outline

NUR 2214 Mood Disorder outline Depression Major Depressive Disorder – Most common • Anhedonia • Fatigue • Sleep disturbances • Appetite changes • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness • Persistent thoughts of suicide or death • Inability to concentrate or make decisions • Change in physical activity Dysthymic Disorder • At least 2 years • Usually presents in adolescent years • Etiology • Assessment • Suicide potential • Affect • Thought processes • Mood • Feelings • Physical behavior • Communication • Religious beliefs and spirituality • Treatment Phases • Acute Phase • 6-12 weeks • Continuation Phase • 4-9 months • Maintenance Phase • 1 year + • Nursing Interventions • Communication • Health teaching and health promotion • Promotion of self-care activities • Teamwork and safety • Pharmacological • Antidepressants • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) • Citalopram (Celexa) • Escitalopram (Lexapro) • Fluoxetine (Prozac) • Paroxetine (Paxil) • Sertraline (Zoloft)