Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

what are the two types of focused coping in anxiety?

Answer 1

problem focussed (modifying the stressor)

emotion focussed (modify reaction)

Question 2

autonomic arousal in anxiety:

Answer 2

dry mouth

swallowing difficulties

poor concentration

palpitations

chest pain

dizziness/ sweating

Question 3

agoraphobia

Answer 3

you fear or avoid places or situation that might cause you to panic, or feel trapped or embarrassed

Question 4

generalised anxiety disorder symptoms

Answer 4

hyperventilation

sleep disturbance

muscle tension

autonomic arousal

psychological arousal

Question 5

how do you treat a generalised anxiety disorder?

Answer 5

counselling (clear plan of management etc/ advice on caffeine, alcohol and exercise)

relaxation training

medication (antidepressant - SSRI, TCA)

CBT

Question 6

differentials for an anxiety disorder

Answer 6

depression

schizophrenia

dementia

substance misuse

thyrotoxicosis

Question 7

how do you manage a social phobia?

Answer 7

CBT

education and advice

SSRI

Question 8

treatment for OCD

Answer 8

CBT (including exposure and response prevention)

SSRIs (fluoxetine, citalopram)

TCA

(then psychosurgery later on)

Question 9

3 main types of phobia anxiety disorders

Answer 9

social phobia

agoraphobia

specific phobia

Question 10

how do you treat PTSD?

Answer 10

trauma focussed CBT

eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing

Question 11

what are the 3 main elements of PTSD?

Answer 11

hyperarousal

avoidance

re-experiencing