Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
Fight or Flight Response Symptoms (5)
Psychological Arousal Autonomic Arousal Muscle Tension Hyperventilation Sleep Disturbance
GI Symptoms of Autonomic Arousal (5)
Dry Mouth Swallow Difficulties Dyspepsia Nausea Wind/Frequent Bowel Motions
Genitourinary Symptoms of Autonomic Arousal (3)
Urgency of Micturition
Amenorrhoea/Dysmenorrhoea
Erectile Failure
Hypventilation in Fight or Flight causes what?
CO2 Deficit Hypocapnia
A phobia occurring persistently is called?
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
One Year Prevalence Rate of GAD?
4.4%
Which gender is more affected in GAD?
Females
Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
Counselling
Relaxation Training
Antidepressants: SSRI or TCA
CBT
Which Antidepressants can be used in GAD?
SSRI or TCA
Which endocrine conditions can be a differential diagnosis for anxiety condition? (3)
Thyroxoticosis
Phaeochromocytoma
Hypoglycaemia
Treatment for Phobias? (2)
CBT
SSRI
Which medication can be used for Phobia? (1)
SSRI
One Year Prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
2%
Causes for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? (2)
Genetic eg Gene Coding for 5HT Receptors
5HT Function Abnormalities
What genetic issue can cause Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Gene Coding for 5HT Receptors
What condition should be excluded when diagnosing OCD?
Depression
Which medications can be used for OCD?
SSRI
Clomipramine
Which SSRI can be used for OCD?
Fluoxetine
Which psychological treatment can be used for OCD?
CBT
Three key elements to reaction in PTSD?
Hyperarousal
Rexperiencing Phenomena
Avoidance of Reminders
Which gender is more affected in PTSD?
Women
What factors act as vulnerability factors in PTSD (4)
Mood Disorder
Previous Trauma esp as Child
Lack of Social Support
Female
What factors as protective factors in PTSD?
Higher Education and Social Group
Good Paternal Relationship
Treatment for Mild PTSD?
Watch and Wait
Treatment for Severe PTSD?
Eye Movement Desensitation
CBT
What medications can be used for PTSD?
SSRI or TCA
