IgG Antibodies

question 31

Multiple Choice

IgG antibodies

• A) are found in glandular secretions.
• B) bind antigens in the extracellular fluid to B cells.
• C) stimulate the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals.
• D) are the first antibody type secreted, following initial exposure to an antigen.
• E) can also cross the placenta and provide passive immunity to the fetus.

Recognize the benefits of psychoeducational interventions for patients with bipolar disorder and their families.

Understand the impact of lithium and other mood-stabilizing drugs on brain structure and function.

Understand the range and effectiveness of treatments for unipolar and bipolar depression, including psychodynamic therapy, antidepressant drugs, exercises, and electroconvulsive therapy.

Recognize the importance of adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder and its impact on medication adherence.

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Definitions:

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to the pain or suffering of others, focused more on self-experienced emotions than on the situation of the person in distress.

Diathesis-stress Model

A mental health theory that describes actions as a combination of an inherent susceptibility and stress arising from life events.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Biological Condition

A state or circumstance of a living organism or bodily part resulting from a genetic or environmental factor.