When assessing a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder, which ...

[Jkov05]

When assessing a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder, which abnormal diagnostic tests would be considered a possible factor in the manifestation of the disorder? Select all that apply
 
  a. RBC (red blood cell)
  b. ECG (electrocardiogram)
  c. BUN ( blood urea nitrogen)
  d. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
  e. Blood glucose

Question 2

Which statements regarding a hypomanic episode are true? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Behavior has been observed in the patient for at least 4 days.
  b. Patient appears unaware of potentially dangerous situations.
  c. Hospitalization is generally required to stabilize the behavior.
  d. Patient is engaging in behaviors that are normally uncharacteristic of them.
  e. Primary difference between mania and hypomania is the nature of the activity.

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Anemia, hyper- or hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus are all medical conditions that can occur simultaneously with mood disorders. There is no research to support a strong connec-tion between renal or cardiac disorders with mood disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Manic and hypomanic episodes share symptom criteria, and they differ primarily with regard to their severity and duration but not the nature of the activity. Hypomanic episodes are not severe enough to cause significant impairment in social and occupational functioning or to require hospitalization. However, for diagnosis, it must be evident that the mood and behav-ioral disturbances of hypomania represent a definite change in the person's usual functioning that lasts for at least 4 days. As judgment declines, patients sometimes fail to recognize the consequences of their actions and the presence of possible danger.

[Jkov05]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[brbarasa]

Gracias!