Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic criteria
A
Several months
Singnificant impairment
Not a manifestation of other disease/meds
2
Q
Types of anxiety
A
Generalised anxiety disorder
Phobic anxiety disorders
Panic disorder
3
Q
Features of generalised anxiety disorder
A
Nervousness
Difficulty concentrating
Muscular tension/motor restlessness
Irritability
Sleep disturbance
4
Q
Mgx
A
- Psychoeducation, relaxation techniques
- CBT
- SSRI (escitalopram, sertraline)
SNRI (duloxetine, venlafaxine)
Atypical antidepressant (Mirtazapine)
5
Q
what med should you avoid in chronic anxiety?
A
Benzodiazepines
They are highly addictive
Pt builds tolerance quickly
6
Q
When are benzodiazepines used?
A
Anxiety crisis
Max. 2 weeks prescription
7
Q
Mental state exam
A
“ASEPTIC”
Appearance/behaviour
Speech
Emotion
Perception
Thought content
Insight and judgement
Cognition
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