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PnT
Depression Key Concepts
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Biology
Graduate
09/03/2012

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Term
___ are available to assist in the tx of MDD including ___
Definition
-extensive tx guidelines
-medication management
Term
when evaluating a pt for presence of depression, it is essential to rule out ___ of depression and ___ depression
Definition
-medical causes
-drug induced
Term
the goal of pharm tx is the resolution of ___ (___) and prevention of ___(___)
Definition
-current symptoms (remission)
-further episodes of depression (relapse/recurrence)
Term
when counseling pts, the pt should be informed that ___ might occur ___, whereas resolution of symptoms can take ___ weeks longer. ___ to the tx plan is essential to a successful outcome
Definition
-adverse effects
-immediately
-2-4 weeks longer
Term
antidepressants are generally considered equally ___ . therefore factors such as ___,___,___ are used to guide clinicians
Definition
-efficacious
-age
-SE
-past history of response
Term
when determining if a pt has been ___ to a pharm intervention, it must be determined whether the pt has received adequate ___ for an adequate ___ and whether the pt has been medication ___
Definition
-dose
-duration
-adherent
Term
then evaluating response to an antidepressant, in addition to target ___, the clinician must consider ____ issues such as ___, ___,___. in addition the ___ of the agent should be assessed because of occurrence of SE can lead to nonadherence
Definition
-signs/symptoms
-quality of life
-role
-social functioning
-occupational functioning
-tolerability
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