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What does SIGECAPS stand for in depression assessment?
Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor, Suicide
What neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by SSRIs?
Serotonin
Name one major difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder.
Bipolar I includes full manic episodes; Bipolar II includes hypomania only
What is the black box warning for all antidepressants?
Increased risk of suicidal ideation in children and young adults
Which antidepressant is known for minimal sexual side effects?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Define mania in terms of duration and symptoms.
Elevated/irritable mood and increased energy lasting at least one week
What side effects are associated with TCAs?
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation), sedation, cardiac risks
Which mood stabilizer has a narrow therapeutic range?
Lithium
What are signs of lithium toxicity?
Nausea, tremor, confusion, ataxia, seizures
Which disorder is associated with the mnemonic DIGFAST?
Bipolar disorder (mania symptoms)
What therapy is most effective for peripartum depression?
CBT, SSRIs, or a combination
What are common causes of serotonin syndrome?
Mixing SSRIs with MAOIs, triptans, or other serotonergic agents
What differentiates depression from normal grief?
Depression is persistent, with worthlessness and suicidality; grief is episodic with preserved self-esteem
What brain regions are involved in mood regulation?
Hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, hypothalamus
What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for depression?
SSRIs
What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
Fear is a response to a real threat; anxiety is a vague, future-oriented dread
