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Anxiety Disorders Flashcards

1
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Fight or Flight Response Symptoms (5)

A 
Psychological Arousal
Autonomic Arousal
Muscle Tension
Hyperventilation
Sleep Disturbance
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GI Symptoms of Autonomic Arousal (5)

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Dry Mouth
Swallow Difficulties
Dyspepsia
Nausea
Wind/Frequent Bowel Motions
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Genitourinary Symptoms of Autonomic Arousal (3)

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Urgency of Micturition
Amenorrhoea/Dysmenorrhoea
Erectile Failure

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Hypventilation in Fight or Flight causes what?

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CO2 Deficit Hypocapnia

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5
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A phobia occurring persistently is called?

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Generalised Anxiety Disorder

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One Year Prevalence Rate of GAD?

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4.4%

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Which gender is more affected in GAD?

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Females

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Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder?

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Counselling
Relaxation Training
Antidepressants: SSRI or TCA
CBT

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9
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Which Antidepressants can be used in GAD?

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SSRI or TCA

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Which endocrine conditions can be a differential diagnosis for anxiety condition? (3)

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Thyroxoticosis
Phaeochromocytoma
Hypoglycaemia

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Treatment for Phobias? (2)

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CBT

SSRI

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Which medication can be used for Phobia? (1)

A

SSRI

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One Year Prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

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2%

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Causes for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? (2)

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Genetic eg Gene Coding for 5HT Receptors

5HT Function Abnormalities

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What genetic issue can cause Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

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Gene Coding for 5HT Receptors

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What condition should be excluded when diagnosing OCD?

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Depression

17
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Which medications can be used for OCD?

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SSRI

Clomipramine

18
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Which SSRI can be used for OCD?

A

Fluoxetine

19
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Which psychological treatment can be used for OCD?

A

CBT

20
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Three key elements to reaction in PTSD?

A

Hyperarousal
Rexperiencing Phenomena
Avoidance of Reminders

21
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Which gender is more affected in PTSD?

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Women

22
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What factors act as vulnerability factors in PTSD (4)

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Mood Disorder
Previous Trauma esp as Child
Lack of Social Support
Female

23
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What factors as protective factors in PTSD?

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Higher Education and Social Group

Good Paternal Relationship

24
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Treatment for Mild PTSD?

A

Watch and Wait

25
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Treatment for Severe PTSD?

A

Eye Movement Desensitation

CBT

26
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What medications can be used for PTSD?

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SSRI or TCA

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