Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiology
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Genetic
Neurochemical
Behavioural - learned
Personality
2
Q
Triggers
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Environment Noise Change Pain/discomfort Loss fear of the unknown
3
Q
Signs and symptoms
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Tachycardia sweating dizziness fatigue lump in throat muscle aches hot/cold spells insomnia
4
Q
Name the 4 levels of anxiety
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Mild
Moderate
Severe
Panic
5
Q
Mild Anxiety
A
can still focus and can be goal directed to complete tasks
6
Q
Moderate Anxiety
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Can process info but has difficulty concentrating
7
Q
Severe Anxiety
A
Can’t complete tasks
8
Q
Panic Anxiety
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irrational thoughts, distorted perception
9
Q
Nursing management for a panic attack
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Stay with the person reassure them establish trust short simple communication encourage ventilation of feelings instruct slow deep breaths
10
Q
Treatment
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Cognitive behavioural therapy Psychotherapy Group therapy Hypnosis Graded exposure therapy Nutritional and lifestyle changes = exercise, caffeine, illicit drugs Medication
11
Q
Medications
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Benzodiapine - reduces symptoms of anxiety and helps sleep
