Anxiety Disorder Flashcards
What is a condition that is characterized with excessive and persistent worrying that is hard to control, causes significant distress, and occurs more days than not for at least six months
anxiety disorder
Which sex is anxiety more common in
women
which condition goes hand in hand with other psychiatric conditions such as depression, phobias, and “medically unexplained” chronic pain
anxiety disorder
what are some clinical manifestations of anxiety
worrying excessively about minor matters
hyperarousal and muscle tension
poor sleep
fatigue
difficulty relaxing
headaches
pain in the neck, shoulders, and back
What is the screening form for anxiety?
the GAD 7
What is the treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
CBT, medications, or both
What type of medications would you use for treatment of anxiety disorder?
SSRI’s, SNRIs
What is a panic disorder?
people who experience multiple panic attacks
what is a spontaneous, discrete episode of intense fear that begins abruptly and lats for several minutes to an hour
panick attack
what is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorder?
surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within minutes and during which time FOUR or more of the “heart attack” sx will occur.
what is agoraphobia
fear and anxiety lead to avoidance of situations that may lead to panic
treatment for panic attack
-rule out organic causes (e.g. angina, COPD, epilepsy…)
Benzodiazepines (all end in PAM)
Antihistamines such as hydroxyzine
SSRI/SNRI (NOT ANXIOLYTICS, WILL NOT BREAK AN ATTACK)
no
