Order the depressive disorders and their predominant affective symptoms according to level of severity
1. ________ Dysthymic disorder (pessimistic outlook, low self-esteem)
2. ________ Grief (feelings of anger, anxiety, guilt, helplessness)
3. ________ Major depressive episode (despair, worthlessness, flat affect, apathy, anhedonia)
4. ________ Transient depression (sadness, dejection, feeling downhearted, having "the blues")
The correct order is 3, 2, 4, 1
Rationale: Symptoms of transient depression are not necessarily dysfunctional. Affective symptoms include sadness, dejection, feeling downhearted, having the "blues." Symptoms at the mild level of depression are identified by those associated with uncomplicated grieving. Affective symptoms include denial of feelings, anger, anxiety, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, sadness, despondency. Dysthymic disorder, which is an example of moderate depression, represents a more problematic disturbance. Affective symptoms include feelings of sadness, dejection, helplessness, powerlessness, hopelessness; gloomy and pessimistic outlook; low self-esteem; difficulty experiencing pleasure in activities. Severe depression is characterized by an intensification of the symptoms described for moderate depression. Examples of severe depression include major depressive episode. Affective symptoms include feelings of total despair, hopelessness, and worthlessness; flat (unchanging) affect, appearing devoid of emotional tone; prevalent feelings of nothingness and emptiness; apathy; loneliness; sadness; inability to feel pleasure.
1. Transient depression (sadness, dejection, feeling downhearted, having "the blues")
2. Grief (feelings of anger, anxiety, guilt, helplessness)
3. Dysthymic disorder (pessimistic outlook, low self-esteem)
4. Major depressive episode (despair, worthlessness, flat affect, apathy, anhedonia)
You might also like to view...
What is the nurse's immediate action when a child comes to the emergency department with sweating, chills, and fang bite marks on the thigh?
a. Secure antivenin therapy. b. Apply a tourniquet to the leg. c. Ambulate the child. d. Reassure the child and parent.
A 45-year-old female is transferred to Japan through her job and has elected to utilize Japan's National Health Service model as her insurance. Where does the National Health Service model get funding?
A) General tax revenues B) Nonprofit insurance funds C) Individual purchase D) Income tax revenues
The nurse determines that the client had a cardiac arrest while ambulating in the hall. Which should the nurse use to position the client properly during CPR? (Select all that apply.)
1. Head tilt 2. Logrolling 3. Jaw thrust 4. Adequate padding 5. Semi-Fowler's position 6. Right side-lying position
Which information should the nurse include when discussing the appropriate dosing and administration needs for self-administering prescriptive therapy?
A. "Drink water when you take cough syrup." B. "Avoid drinking liquids with expectorants." C. "Take your antihistamine as soon as you begin experiencing allergy symptoms." D. "Clear your nasal passages by blowing prior to using your nasal spray."