Anxiety and OCD

Question 1

What stress hormone may impact memory?

Answer 1

Glucocorticoids

Question 2

What neurotransmitter is thought to be dysfunctional in the pathogenesis of OCD?

Answer 2

Serotonin

Question 3

What type of cognitive behavioral therapy is indicated for OCD treatment?

Answer 3

Exposure and response prevention

Question 4

What is the time period for adjustment disorder?

Answer 4

Emotional or behavioral symptoms that develop within 3 months of an identifiable stressor and last no longer than 6 months once the stressor has ceased

Question 5

A patient has to have symptoms of anxiety for how long before a diagnosis of GAD is made?

Answer 5

6 months

Question 6

What is the treatment for panic disorder?

Answer 6

Short term: benzodiazepines

Long term: SSRI/SNRI and/or CBT

Question 7

What is the preferred treatment for PTSD?

Answer 7

CBT and/or SSRI/SNRI

Question 8

What comorbid conditions are patients with Tourrette’s syndrome at risk for?

Answer 8

OCD and ADHD