anxiety disorders Flashcards
At the end of the learning, students will be able to do the following regarding the anxiety disorders: Describe basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology Choose the correct diagnosis from a vignette List important medical and psychiatric disorders in the differential diagnosis State important comorbidities and how they alter treatment Identify the correct pharmacologic and psycholotherapeutic treatments
the instincual fear center
amygdala
is hyperactive in most anxiety disorders
hyperactive
NT involved in anxiety disorder
NE
NE released from
Locus Ceruleus
Locus Ceruleus located in the
Pons
gender distribution of anxiety disorders
2x females as males (except OCD)
DOC for anxiety disorders
SSRI
6 SSRIs
Sertaline, paroxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram
MOA of SSRI in Anxiety disorder
reducing locus ceruleus firing with chronic use
effective non-drug therapy for anxiety disorder
CBT
frequent co-morbidity in anxiety disorders
EtOH use disorder (self medication)
why does Alcohol seem to work in anxiety
GABAergeneric properties of EtOH
CBT most effective in anxiety when
meds are started first
works on faulty/distorted thoughts
cognitive therapy
works on breathing, relaxation, and graduated exposure
behavioral therapy
age of onset of panic disorders
20s
influx of ____(3) in PD pts can trigger panic attacks
CO2, sodium lactate, or bicarb
DX criteria for Panic Disorder
1) recurrent unexpected attacks
2) at least one attack has been followed by a month or more of persistant worry/change in behavior regarding the attacks
3) not another axis 1 or due to substances/other medical condition
sx of panic attacks
4 or more:
palp, chest pain, sweating, trembling, SOB, nausea, syncope, derealization/depersonalization, fear of going crazy.dying, numbness/tingling, chills/hotflashes
medical disorders to rule out in panic disorder
caffeine OD, heart/lung/thyroid disease, drug use