Anxiety Flashcards
1
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GI features of anxiety
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dyspepsia, dysphagia, frequent loose stools, flatulence, dry mouth and nausea
2
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respiratory features of anxiety
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tight chest, breathlessness, difficulty inhaling, hyperventilation, low CO2
3
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psychological features of anxiety
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fearful anticipation, irritabilty, sensitivity to noise and poor concentration
4
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muscles tension feautures
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headache, muscle ache and tremor
5
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sleeping disturbance in anxiety
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insomnia, frequent waking and nightmares and terrors
6
Q
4 physical differentials for anxiety
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phaechromocytoma hypoglycaemia asthma arrhythmias thyrotoxicosis
7
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4 psychological differentials
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depression, schizophrenia, dementia and substance misuse
8
Q
medications for anixety
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SSRI or TCA
benzodiazepam
beta blockers
9
Q
psychological therapies
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counselling
CBT
relaxation training
