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1
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what acts as the emotional filter of the brain for assessing whether sensory material via the thalamus requires a stress or fear response

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amygdala

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acute stress leads to dose-dependent increase in what

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catecholamines and cortisol

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_____ acts to mediate and shut down the stress response

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cortisol

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4
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through negative feedback, cortisol acts on what

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pituitary
hypothalamus
hippocampus
amygdala

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acute stress _____ cortisol levels

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increases

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what is an automatic though

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thought that pops into your head throughout the day

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what is a schema

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a deep rooted unconditional belief that stems from childhood experience. they shape assumptions and automatic thoughts

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what is GAD

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anxiety that is not restricted to, or strongly predominating in any particular environment - free floating

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9
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what makes anxiety qualify as GAD

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long lasting (most days for 6 months)
not controllable 
causing significant distress/impairment in function
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what is the typical age of onset of GAD

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20-40

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what is the course of GAD

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chronic and fluctuating

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12
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is GAD more common in women or men

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women

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13
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__% are co-morbid with other psychiatric disorders

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90

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14
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what is the first line treatment of GAD

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CBT

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15
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what pharmacological methods can be used to treat GAD

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SSRI - sertraline
SNRI - venlafaxine
pregabalin
Benzodiazepines (ST only)

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16
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what investigations would be done for GAD

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ECG
PFTs
TFTs
FBC

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17
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when do problems with benzos arise

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if used over 2 weeks

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18
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what kind of problems arise with benzos

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sedation and psychomotor impairment
withdrawal problems
can worsen depression
nausea and headache

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19
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how do you treat an overdose of benzodiazepines

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flumazenil

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20
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what kind of withdrawal symptoms are seen with benzos

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rebound anxiety
insomnia
irritability
delirium

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21
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how do benzos work

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enhance the effect of GABA –> sedation, muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant effects, reduced anxiety

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22
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GABA channels allow __ influx

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Cl-

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23
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what is panic disorder

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recurrent attacks of severe anxiety which are not restricted to any particular situation or set of circumstances and so attacks are unpredictable

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what are s/s of panic disorder

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sudden onset of palpitations, chest pain, choking sensation, dizziness, unreality

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when does a panic attack peak

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10 minutes, lasts up to 45 mins

26
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most patients with PD also have

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agoraphobia

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what is agoraphobia

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fear and avoidance of places and situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed e.g. big crowds, public transport

28
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what is the typical age onset of PD

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late adolescence to mid 30s

29
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what is the typical course of PD

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waxing and waning

chronic

30
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PD is often comorbid with

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other anxiety disorders, depression, drug and alcohol misuse

31
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what is the first line treatment in PD

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CBT (+ graded exposure of agoraphobia)

32
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what are some pharmacological options for treating PD

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SSRI
SNRI - venlafaxine
TCA - imipramine, clomipramine
benzo - short term only - acute

33
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what are the 3 types of phobia

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agoraphobia
social phobia
specific phobia

34
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phobias are typically late/early onset

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early

35
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with phobias, is the fear recognised as irrational?

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yes

36
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phobias are typified by

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avoidance and anticipatory anxiety

37
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what does agoraphobia entail

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fears of leaving home, entering shops, crowds, public places, travelling alone
- avoidance is prominent

38
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agoraphobia may be second to conditions such as

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panic disorder

depression

39
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people with agoraphobia often use ___ to get over anxiety

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alcohol

40
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what is specific phobia

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marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation

41
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what is the treatment of specific phobia

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behavioural therapy - graded exposure
CBT if necessary
SSRI/SNRI if required

42
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what is social phobia

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persistent fear of one or more social or performance situation in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or possible scrutiny by others

43
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social phobia tends to occur in ____ social situations

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small

44
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what is the treatment of social phobia

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CBT
SSRI/SNRI
benzo

45
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what is OCD

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recurrent obsessional thoughts and/or compulsive acts

46
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in anxiety there is increased bilateral activation and increased CBF of the

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amygdala

47
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what are obsessional thoughts

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ideas images or impulses entering the mind in stereotyped way

48
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how would you describe the nature of the obsessional thoughts in OCD

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unpleasant, resisted and ego-dystonic

49
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what are compulsive acts in OCD

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repeated rituals or stereotyped behaviours that are not enjoyable or functional - pointless

50
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carrying out the compulsive act is assoc with

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reduced anxiety

neutralising behaviour

51
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what is needed for diagnosis of OCD

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obsessional thoughts or compulsive acts must be present most days for at least 2 weeks and be a source of distress and interference with activities

  • obsessions must be the persons own thoughts
  • resistance must be present
  • rituals are not pleasant
  • must be repetitive
52
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what are some common obsessions

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fear of germs
fear of harm
obsession with order/symmetry
obsession with body

53
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what are some common compulsions

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checking
cleaning / washing
repeating words
collecting

54
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what is the mean onset of OCD

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20

55
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what is the peak onset of OCD for males

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13-15

56
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what is the peak onset of OCD for females

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24-25

57
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60-90% of OCD experience one ________ episode

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major depressive

58
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OCD has significant co-morbidity with

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schizophrenia
tourettes/tic disorders
body dysmorphic disorder
eating disorders
trichotillomania
59
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what is trichotillomania

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compulsive desire to pull out hair

60
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what is the treatment of OCD

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CBT - including response prevention
SSRI
clomipramine

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