anxiety disorders Flashcards
1
Q
how are anxiety disorders categorized
A
unpleasant tension, distress, avoidance behaviour
2
Q
panic attack
A
period of intense fear/discomfort that develop abruptly within 10 mins
3
Q
what are the signs of anxiety
A
palpation sweating trembling SOB hot flashes chest pain
4
Q
panic disorder
A
recurrent unexpected panic attacks and concern about having another panic attack
5
Q
phobic disorders
A
irrational fears associated with specific object/situation and go to extreme lengths to avoid the situation
6
Q
agoraphobia
A
fear of being in open crowded places where escape would be difficult limit activities to avoid such situation
7
Q
social phobia
A
fear of situations where they are open to public scrutiny that can result in humiliation eg presentations
