Anxiety

Question 1

A diagnostic feature of panic attack is

Answer 1

Derealization

Question 2

Respiratory illness is most clearly a risk factor for developing which anxiety disorder?

Answer 2

Panic disorder

Question 3

Differential diagnosis of pt presents at ED with panic d/o?

Answer 3

Pulmonary embolism

Question 4

28 yo presents with one year hx of agoraphobia. Pt is able to drive to local drug store, but only with considerable pre-travel apprehension. Pt will venture alone no further than within approximately 5 miles of home. Personal hx of panic attacks or depression is denied, although family hx is positive for depression and alcoholism. Pt has had no previous tx. The best initial tx and one that offers the best long term prognosis is?

Answer 4

CBT including exposure and SSRI and bento

Question 5

Pt with leukemia underwent marrow transplant. Psych consulted. Pt more anxious and fearful about leaving hospital. Having trouble sleeping. MSE unremarkable. Dx?

Answer 5

Adjustment disorder with anxiety

Question 6

The parent of a 43 yo pt died 5 years ago from pancreatic cancer. 4 years ago the patient began feeling full after eating large fatty meals, fearing it was pancreatic cancer. Constantly weights himself so that he is not losing weight. Now avoid going to doctor to avoid being dx with cancer. No other sx. Dx?

Answer 6

illness anxiety disorder