Anxiety

Question 1

Describe a panic disorder and it’s interventions.

Answer 1

Recurring severe panic attacks
sudden onset of extreme apprehension or fear
Encourage patient to take slow, deep breaths
Keep expectations minimal
Teach patient abdominal breathing
Teach patient to reframe anxiety by using positive self-talk: “I can control my anxiety”

Question 2

What is necrophobia?

Answer 2

Fear of death

Question 3

What is brontophobia?

Answer 3

Fear of thunder & lightening

Question 4

What is Mysophobia?

Answer 4

Fear of germs/dirt

Question 5

What is Emetophobia?

Answer 5

Fear of vomit

Question 6

What is agoraphobia?

Answer 6

Fear of open spaces/crowds

Question 7

What is aerophobia?

Answer 7

Fear of flying

Question 8

What is Acrophobia?

Answer 8

Fear of heights

Question 9

What is social phobia?

Answer 9

Social anxiety disorder

Fear provoque exposure to a social or performance situation

Question 10

What is trypanophobia?

Answer 10

Fear of needles

Question 11

Describe Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Answer 11

Worried about small or large concerns that is out of proportion to the impact of the event
inability to relax, restlessness & feeling on edge
Mind “goes blank” difficult to concentrate
distress about or fear of making decisions

Question 12

Describe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Answer 12

Obsessions: thoughts, images, impulses that persist and recur
Compulsions**: Ritualistic behaviors an individual feels driven to perform in an attempt to reduce anxiety