Anxiety Flashcards
An anxiety disorder where recurrent unexpected panic attacks and a maladaptive pattern of behavior or worry in response to fear of further panic attacks occur is known as ___
Panic disorder
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessive ruminations, images or impulses, and/ or recurrent physical or mental rituals which can interfere with function is known as ___
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
An anxiety disorder characterized by marked, persistent and unreasonable fear of being observed or evaluated negatively by other people in a social situation is known as ___
Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)
An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and inappropriate worrying that is persistent and not restricted to particular circumstances is known as ___
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Sertraline is effective in treating which anxiety disorders?
All anxiety disorders except GAD
Which SSRI works in all anxiety disorders?
Paroxetine, but it is contraindicated in pregnancy
Which SNRIs are effective for treating anxiety disorders?
All SNRIs are effective
___ are effective for acute treatment of anxiety
Benzodiazepines
___ is the benzodiazepine with the shortest onset of action and also the longest half life
Diazepam
___ is the benzodiazepine with the longest onset of action and also has the shortest half life
Oxazepam
What is the first line therapy for panic disorder?
Cognitive behavioral therapy + SSRI/SNRI
What is the second line therapy for panic disorder?
Benzodiazepines
What is the third line therapy for panic disorder?
Tricyclic antidepressants
What is the first line therapy for social anxiety disorder?
Cognitive behavioral therapy + SSRI/SNRI
What is the second line therapy for social anxiety disorder?
Benzodiazepines
