anxiety (7)

Question 1

apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty, or dread from a real or perceived threat; perceiving something bigger than it really is

Answer 1

anxiety

Question 2

anxiety risk factors

Answer 2

genetics, adverse childhood events (ACE), parental protection, female gender

Question 3

physical disorders causing anxiety

Answer 3

high blood pressure, anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism, impending doom, SSRIs, hyperthyroidism

Question 4

excessive anxiety and worry; more days than not for at least 6 months about a number of events or activities; the anxiety is in one or more parts of their life

Answer 4

DSM-5 GAD criteria

Question 5

symptoms of anxiety

Answer 5

restlessness, easily fatigued, unable to concentrate, irritability, sleep disturbances

Question 6

assists with test taking performance

Answer 6

mild anxiety

Question 7

symptoms of mild anxiety

Answer 7

fidgeting and finger tapping

Question 8

symptoms of moderate anxiety

Answer 8

headache, increased vital signs, pacing, and other tension relieving behaviors

Question 9

symptoms of severe anxiety

Answer 9

withdrawal, loud & rapid speech, feeling confused, belligerent, and demanding

Question 10

symptoms of panic

Answer 10

immobile, hyperactive, SOB, chest pain, unable to speak or screaming, hallucinations

Question 11

key feature of anxiety

Answer 11

worry

Question 12

mild to moderate anxiety interventions

Answer 12

open ended questions, explore & clarify & listen, calm presence

Question 13

severe to panic anxiety interventions

Answer 13

person may not have control over actions so maintain pt safety & guide them to a safe environment; firm & short & simple statements

Question 14

anxiety medications

Answer 14

SSRI

Question 15

first line defense for anxiety that increases serotonin levels in the brain

Answer 15

SSRI

Question 16

use models to demonstrate behaviors

Answer 16

modeling

Question 17

gradually introducing fear of object; used for phobias

Answer 17

systematic desensitization

Question 18

learning relaxation techniques when in contact with phobia

Answer 18

flooding

Question 19

stopping someone from acting upon their compulsions

Answer 19

response prevention

Question 20

suppressing or pushing away unwanted thoughts

Answer 20

thought stopping

Question 21

identify automatic negative beliefs that cause anxiety, explore the basis of them, re-evaluate the situation, and replace those negative beliefs with supportive ideas

Answer 21

cognitive therapy