Anxiety disorders

Question 1

six symptoms of GAD

Answer 1

1. muscle tension
2. irritability
3. sleep disturbance
4. difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
5. being easily fatigued
6. restlessness or on edge

Question 2

define GAD

Answer 2

excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
the individual finds it difficult to control the worry

the symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning

Question 3

how many symptoms is anxiety and worry associated with

Answer 3

3 or more out of the 6 symptoms

Question 4

criteria for diagnosing GAD

Answer 4

Disturbance is not better explained by another mental disorder
disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition( hyperthyroidism)

Question 5

what is a panic attack

Answer 5

it is an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and during which time four of the symptoms occur
NB: the surge can happen in a calm or anxious state

Question 6

symptoms of a panic attack

Answer 6

fear of dying 
fear of losing control
derealization 
paresthesias
chills
feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed or faint
nausea or abdominal distress
chest pain or discomfort 
feelings of choking 
sensations of shortness of breath
trembling or shaking
sweating 
palpitations

Question 7

panic disorder

Answer 7

recurrent unexpected attacks

Question 8

panic disorder criteria

Answer 8

at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of one or both of the following

1. persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks or their consequences
2. a significant maladaptive change in behavior related to attacks

Question 9

exclusion criteria of panic disorder

Answer 9

the disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition

the disturbance is not better explained by another mental disorder

Question 10

social anxiety disorder

Answer 10

marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others

Question 11

symptoms of SAD

Answer 11

fear, avoidance is persistent lasting 6 months or more

the fear is out of proportion than the actual threat

social situations are avoided or endured with marked fear or anxiety

social situations always provoke fear or anxiety

individual fears he or she will act in a way or show
anxiety symptoms that will be negatively evaluated

Question 12

criteria of exclusion for SAD

Answer 12

not attributable to physiological effects of a substance or medical condition, another medical condition

Question 13

specific phobia

Answer 13

marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation

Question 14

symptoms of specific phobia

Answer 14

phobic object always provokes immediate fear or anxiety
object is actively avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety
fear is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object
fear or avoidance is persistent, typically lasting for 6 month
fear causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social occupational or other important areas of functioning

Question 15

criteria of exclusion for specific phobia

Answer 15

disturbance is not better explained by the symptoms of another mental disorder, including fear, anxiety and avoidance of situations associated with panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating symptoms, objects or situations related to obsessions, PTSD or social situations