Depression Assessment
- Anergia
- Self Neglect
- Decreased Libido
- Vegetative Signs
- Sad Affect
- Worthlessness
- Guilt
- Anger and Irritability
- Ineffective Problem Solving
- Slowed Thinking
SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Sleep Problems
- Interest Deficit
- Guilt or Worthlessness
- Energy Loss or Fatigue
- Concentration Difficulty
- Appetite Changes
- Psychomotor Retardation or Agitation
- Suicidal Ideation
- 5 Symptoms Including Depressed Mood or Anhedonia for 2 Weeks
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Overview
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Treat with Cyproheptadine
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Depression
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Duloxetine
- Panic and Anxiety
- Venlafaxine
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin and NE
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Decreased Libido
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Overview
- Blocks Serotonin and NE Reuptake
- Lipid-soluble
- Adverse CNS Effects
- Anticholinergic
- Antihistamine
- Tri-C: Convulsion, Coma, Cardiotoxicity
- Blocks Alpha1 Receptors
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO-Is)
- Atypical Depression
- Increase Levels of Amine Neurotransmitters
- "Takes Pride In Shanghai"
- Tranylcypromine
- Phenelzine
- Isocarboxazid
- Selegiline
Trazodone
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Inhibit Serotonin Reuptake
- Alpha-1 Blocker
- Histamine (H1) Blocker
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dry Mouth
- Priapism
- Arrhythmias
Serotonin Syndrome Assessment
- Restlessness
- Diaphoresis
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Diarrhea
- Hyperthermia
- Decreased Level of Consciousness
- Muscle Rigidity
- Seizure and Coma
- Cyproheptadine
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
- Neurotransmitter Dysregulation and Genetic Factors
- Euphoric Mood
- Nonstop Physical Activity
- Flight of Ideas
- Rapid Speech
- Mood Changes
- Sad Affect
- Psychomotor Retardation
- Suicidal Thoughts
Bipolar Disorder Interventions
- Lithium
- Valproic Acid (Valproate)
- Lamotrigine
- Hospitalization
- Nutrition
- Hygiene
- Monitor for Vegetative Signs
- Suicide Precautions
Lithium
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mood Stabilizer
- Unknown Mechanism
- Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Hypothyroidism
- Movement (Tremor)
- Heart Block
- Pregnancy (Ebstein's Anomaly)
Suicide Risk Factors
- Depression
- Previous Attempt
- No Support System
- Access to Firearms or Medications
- Substance Abuse
- Physical or Sexual Abuse
- Chronic Illness or Pain
- Extremes of Age
Suicide Assessment
- SAD PERSONS Scale
- Direct (Overt) Statements
- Indirect (Covert) Statements
- Giving Away Prized Possessions
- Sudden Improvement in Mood
- Putting Personal Affairs in Order
- Detail of Plan
- Availability of Means
- Proposed Method
- Safe Environment
- One-on-One Monitoring
- No Suicide Contract