Anxiety, OCD, Family/Community Interventions

Question 1

Hippocampus

Answer 1

• contains amygdala

- fear and appraisal centre

Question 2

Thalamus

Answer 2

• switchboard directing information

Question 3

Hypothalamus

Answer 3

• fight-or-flight

Question 4

Frontal/Temporal Lobe

Answer 4

• dread
• releases dopamine
• panicked irrational behaviour

Question 5

Stages of Anxiety

Answer 5

1. Mild (can be helpful)
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Panic (pose risk of suicide)

Question 6

Staging of Coping

Answer 6

1. Denial
2. Dissociation
3. Projection
4. Conversion
5. Compensation
   6 .Rationalization
6. Regression
7. Splitting

Question 7

Conversion

Answer 7

• cognitive tensions manifest themselves in physical symptoms

Question 8

Reaction Formation

Answer 8

negative emotions to opposite emotions

Question 9

Agrophobia

Answer 9

fear of leading home

Question 10

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Answer 10

leads to eating disorders

Question 11

Hoarding Disorders

Answer 11

hoard to feel in control of environment

Question 12

GAD

Answer 12

generalized anxiety disorder

Question 13

Somatic Symptoms Disorder

Answer 13

physical and emotional signs and symptoms

Question 14

Illness Anxiety Disorder

Answer 14

misinterpretation of physical sensations as a sign of illness

Question 15

Conversion Disorder

Answer 15

• neurological symptoms in the absence of neurological diagnosis
  e. g seizures without cause

Question 16

Acute Stress Disorder

Answer 16

one month from significantly traumatic events

Question 17

Dissociative Disorders

Answer 17

• separation of mind and body (multiple personalities)
• gaps in memory
• positive–>flashbacks
• negative–> fragmented memory
• one personality will be dominant

Question 18

DID

Answer 18

presence of two or more personalities

Question 19

Breathing Control

Answer 19

interrupt a panic attack

Question 20

Biological/Cognitive Interventions

Answer 20

• breathing control
• nutritional planning
• relaxation techniques

Question 21

SSRIs

Answer 21

• side effects

- sedative

Question 22

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Answer 22

• reduce panic attacks
• effects usually occur in 3-4 weeks
• start a low dose and gradually increase
• sedation

Question 23

Benzodiazepines

Answer 23

• extreme stress for immediate symptom release
• lorazepam
• avoid if pt has sleep apnea
• sedation
• avoid alcohol
• can become dependent

Question 24

Primary on Prevention

Answer 24

preventing something before it occurs

Question 25

Secondary Prevention

Answer 25

• crisis centres

- strategies to minimize impact of illness

Question 26

Tertiary Prevention

Answer 26

• rehab programs