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What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety?
* A) Increase serotonin
* B) Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA
* C) Block norepinephrine
* D) Stimulate dopamine release

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B) Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA

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Which of the following is a risk associated with long-term benzodiazepine use?
* A) Increased serotonin levels
* B) Physical dependence and withdrawal
* C) Reduced dopamine sensitivity
* D) Increased cognitive functioning

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B) Physical dependence and withdrawal

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Which class of medications is typically used as the first-line treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
* A) Antipsychotics
* B) Beta-blockers
* C) SSRIs and SNRIs
* D) Benzodiazepines

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C) SSRIs and SNRIs

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Which of the following medications is a non-benzodiazepine used for treating anxiety with less risk of dependency?
* A) Lorazepam
* B) Alprazolam
* C) Buspirone
* D) Clonazepam

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C) Buspirone

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Which type of medication is used off-label for anxiety, particularly for performance-related anxiety?
* A) Antipsychotics
* B) Beta-blockers
* C) SSRIs
* D) Antihistamines

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B) Beta-blockers

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What is hydroxyzine commonly used for in patients with anxiety?
* A) Increasing serotonin levels
* B) Treating depression
* C) Reducing sleep disturbances and anxiety
* D) Improving cognitive function

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C) Reducing sleep disturbances and anxiety

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What are the characteristic symptoms of a panic attack?
* A) Persistent worry and delusions
* B) Sudden intense fear with physical symptoms such as chest pain and dizziness
* C) Mild anxiety and sleep disturbances
* D) Chronic fatigue and restlessness

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B) Sudden intense fear with physical symptoms such as chest pain and dizziness

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Which of the following is a core symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
* A) Euphoria
* B) Delusions
* C) Excessive worry or anxiety difficult to control
* D) Flashbacks to traumatic events

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C) Excessive worry or anxiety difficult to control

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What characterizes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
* A) Obsessive thoughts and repetitive compulsive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety
* B) Flashbacks to past traumatic events
* C) Mood swings and psychotic features
* D) Delusions and hallucinations

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A) Obsessive thoughts and repetitive compulsive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety

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Which of the following best describes Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
* A) Intentional fabrication of symptoms for external gain
* B) Distressing physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, along with excessive thoughts or behaviors related to the symptoms
* C) Fear of specific places or situations
* D) Loss of motor or sensory function without a medical

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B) Distressing physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, along with excessive thoughts or behaviors related to the symptoms

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What is Conversion Disorder characterized by?
* A) Persistent fear of illness
* B) Altered motor or sensory function without a clear medical cause
* C) Excessive worry about multiple aspects of life
* D) Recurrent and intrusive thoughts

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B) Altered motor or sensory function without a clear medical cause

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What is the primary goal in treating patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
* A) Eliminate physical symptoms entirely
* B) Focus on coping with symptoms and improving daily functioning
* C) Refer the patient for surgical intervention
* D) Administer medications to induce sleep

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B) Focus on coping with symptoms and improving daily functioning

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Which medication class is often used to treat both anxiety and comorbid depression in patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
* A) SSRIs
* B) Antipsychotics
* C) SNRIs
* D) Antihistamines

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C) SNRIs

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Which disorder is characterized by the intentional fabrication or exaggeration of symptoms for internal reasons such as assuming a sick role?
* A) Panic Disorder
* B) Illness Anxiety Disorder
* C) Factitious Disorder
* D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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C) Factitious Disorder

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What is the first-line treatment for Panic Disorder?
- A) SSRIs
- B) Benzodiazepines
- C) Antipsychotics
- D) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

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A) SSRIs

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Muscle tension
- B) Difficulty concentrating
- C) Restlessness
- D) Seizures

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D) Seizures

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Which of the following is considered a “Specific Phobia”?
- A) Agoraphobia
- B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- C) Social Anxiety Disorder
- D) Arachnophobia

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D) Arachnophobia

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Which class of medications is considered first-line for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
- A) SNRIs
- B) SSRIs
- C) Benzodiazepines
- D) Beta-Blockers

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B) SSRIs

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Somatization refers to:
- A) The intentional production of physical symptoms for personal gain.
- B) The manifestation of psychological distress as physical symptoms.
- C) The fear of illness or disease without significant symptoms.
- D) The avoidance of social situations due to anxiety.

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B) The manifestation of psychological distress as physical symptoms.

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Which of the following is a common comorbidity of Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
- A) Seizures
- B) Depression
- C) Sleep apnea
- D) Psoriasis

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B) Depression

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In Panic Disorder, a panic attack must be followed by at least 1 month of which of the following? (Select all that apply)
- A) Fear/worry of additional panic attacks
- B) Significant changes in behavior because of fear of the attacks
- C) Persistent mood swings
- D) Concern about cardiovascular disease

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A) Fear/worry of additional panic attacks
- B) Significant changes in behavior because of fear of the attacks

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Factitious Disorder?
- A) The desire to be a patient
- B) Intentionally inducing symptoms
- C) The motivation for secondary gain (e.g., money)
- D) Misrepresentation of symptoms

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C) The motivation for secondary gain (e.g., money)

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Which anxiety disorder involves a fear and avoidance of places where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic attack?
- A) Social Anxiety Disorder
- B) Agoraphobia
- C) Specific Phobia
- D) Illness Anxiety Disorder

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B) Agoraphobia

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What are the primary symptoms that characterize anxiety disorders as a whole?
- A) Euphoria and excitement
- B) Irritability and anger
- C) Fear and anxiety
- D) Apathy and lack of energy

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C) Fear and anxiety

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What is the mechanism of action for benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety?
- A) Increase serotonin levels
- B) Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA
- C) Block dopamine receptors
- D) Increase norepinephrine release

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B) Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA

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Which benzodiazepine carries a black box warning for increased risk of CNS depressant effects when combined with opioid medications?
- A) Alprazolam
- B) Diazepam
- C) Lorazepam
- D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is the primary difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
- A) Anxiety disorders do not involve physical symptoms.
- B) Anxiety disorders involve impairment to functioning.
- C) Normal anxiety always requires pharmacologic treatment.
- D) Anxiety disorders are characterized by obsessive-compulsive behavior.

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B) Anxiety disorders involve impairment to functioning.

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What therapy is considered first-line for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- B) Psychoanalysis
- C) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- D) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Which of the following is a common screening tool used to assess Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
- A) SCARED
- B) GAD-7
- C) Beck Depression Inventory
- D) Y-BOCS

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B) GAD-7

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What are the nursing implications during a panic attack? (Select all that apply)
- A) Stay with the patient
- B) Ensure safety
- C) Provide psychoeducation
- D) Offer PRN medication

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A) Stay with the patient
- B) Ensure safety
- D) Offer PRN medication

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What is the average age of onset for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) 15
- B) 25
- C) 30
- D) 40

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C) 30

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What is the typical pharmacologic treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
- A) SSRIs
- B) SNRIs
- C) Benzodiazepines
- D) Antipsychotics

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A) SSRIs

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Which disorder is characterized by altered or loss of motor or sensory function with no clear medical basis?
- A) Factitious Disorder
- B) Somatic Symptom Disorder
- C) Conversion Disorder
- D) Hypochondriasis

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C) Conversion Disorder

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
- A) Deliberate deception of symptoms
- B) Functional impairment despite no clear medical cause
- C) Anxiety related to specific places or situations
- D) Persistent worry about acquiring a serious illness

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B) Functional impairment despite no clear medical cause

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What is the best treatment approach for patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder?
- A) Focus on staying healthy and identifying triggers
- B) Focus on medical tests to identify the illness
- C) Use of hypnotic drugs
- D) Psychotherapy only

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A) Focus on staying healthy and identifying triggers

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Which anxiety disorder involves fear of social situations where embarrassment may occur?
- A) Agoraphobia
- B) Social Anxiety Disorder
- C) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- D) Illness Anxiety Disorder

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B) Social Anxiety Disorder

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Which type of phobia refers to the fear of germs?
- A) Xenophobia
- B) Microphobia
- C) Zoophobia
- D) Brontophobia

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B) Microphobia

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What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions in OCD?
- A) Obsessions are repetitive behaviors, while compulsions are intrusive thoughts.
- B) Obsessions are thoughts or urges, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.
- C) Obsessions are actions that reduce anxiety, while compulsions are thoughts.
- D) Obsessions are triggered by environmental factors, while compulsions are mental states.

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B) Obsessions are thoughts or urges, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.

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What percentage of people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) experience symptoms before the age of 14?
- A) 10%
- B) 25%
- C) 50%
- D) 75%

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B) 25%

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Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for reducing the amount of time spent on OCD rituals?
- A) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- B) Hypnotherapy
- C) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- D) Medication alone

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A) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

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Factitious Disorder is different from malingering because:
- A) It is motivated by financial gain.
- B) Symptoms are exaggerated or fabricated for internal reasons, like developing a dependent relationship.
- C) It is motivated by external rewards, such as time off work.
- D) It involves deliberate symptom production for personal benefit.

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B) Symptoms are exaggerated or fabricated for internal reasons, like developing a dependent relationship.

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Which medication is commonly used to treat both anxiety and comorbid depression in patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Buspirone
- B) Gabapentin
- C) Duloxetine
- D) Hydroxyzine

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C) Duloxetine

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What is the characteristic symptom of Illness Anxiety Disorder (formerly hypochondriasis)?
- A) Chronic pain
- B) Persistent worry about having or acquiring a serious illness
- C) Altered sensory or motor function
- D) Panic attacks

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B) Persistent worry about having or acquiring a serious illness

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Which disorder is characterized by intentional injury or illness imposed on oneself or others to assume a sick role?
- A) Somatic Symptom Disorder
- B) Conversion Disorder
- C) Factitious Disorder
- D) Illness Anxiety Disorder

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C) Factitious Disorder

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Which screening tool is used to assess the severity of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
- A) GAD-7
- B) Y-BOCS
- C) PHQ-9
- D) Beck Anxiety Inventory

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B) Y-BOCS

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What is the main goal of treatment for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
- A) Eliminate the symptoms entirely
- B) Focus on coping with the symptoms and maintaining daily function
- C) Diagnose the underlying physical illness
- D) Treat the disorder with surgery

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B) Focus on coping with the symptoms and maintaining daily function

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Which therapy is considered effective for treating Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis)?
- A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- B) Psychoanalysis
- C) Biofeedback
- D) ECT

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A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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What is a common risk factor for developing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) High levels of dopamine
- B) Genetic predisposition
- C) Hypersensitivity to acetylcholine
- D) History of hypoglycemia

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B) Genetic predisposition

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Which of the following drugs is NOT typically used to treat anxiety disorders?
- A) SSRIs
- B) SNRIs
- C) Beta-blockers
- D) Antipsychotics

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D) Antipsychotics

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What is the first-line non-pharmacological treatment for Panic Disorder?
- A) Deep brain stimulation
- B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- C) Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- D) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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How is Selective Mutism defined?
- A) The refusal to communicate with close family members
- B) Failure to speak in social situations despite speaking in other settings
- C) An inability to form coherent speech due to severe anxiety
- D) Selective inability to hear and process speech

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B) Failure to speak in social situations despite speaking in other settings

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Which of the following is an example of a physical symptom that may occur during a panic attack?
- A) Depressed mood
- B) Muscle tension
- C) Chest pain
- D) Chronic fatigue

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C) Chest pain

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What is a key characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
- A) Lack of insight into the obsessive thoughts
- B) The obsession leads to excessive compulsive rituals aimed at reducing anxiety
- C) The obsession and compulsion are unrelated
- D) The compulsions reduce energy expenditure

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B) The obsession leads to excessive compulsive rituals aimed at reducing anxiety

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Which of the following pharmacologic interventions is used for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and also works on serotonin?
- A) Buspirone
- B) Hydroxyzine
- C) SSRIs
- D) Benzodiazepines

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C) SSRIs

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What is a common comorbidity of Panic Disorder?
- A) Schizophrenia
- B) Agoraphobia
- C) Somatic Symptom Disorder
- D) Delirium

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B) Agoraphobia

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Which intervention should be prioritized during a panic attack?
- A) Deep brain stimulation
- B) Psychoeducation
- C) Staying with the patient and ensuring safety
- D) Administering a mood stabilizer

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C) Staying with the patient and ensuring safety

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What are the most common treatments for anxiety disorders?
- A) Psychotherapy and antipsychotics
- B) Medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- C) ECT and deep brain stimulation
- D) Benzodiazepines only

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B) Medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Which disorder is characterized by excessive fear of places or situations where escape may be difficult?
- A) Social Anxiety Disorder
- B) Agoraphobia
- C) Panic Disorder
- D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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B) Agoraphobia

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Which of the following medications may be used to treat anxiety and also helps with sleep disturbances?
- A) Hydroxyzine
- B) Clonazepam
- C) Propranolol
- D) Gabapentin

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A) Hydroxyzine

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Which disorder involves symptoms such as motor or sensory dysfunction, with no clear medical basis?
- A) Conversion Disorder
- B) Social Anxiety Disorder
- C) Panic Disorder
- D) Illness Anxiety Disorder

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A) Conversion Disorder

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Which of the following is a risk of long-term benzodiazepine use?
- A) Seizures
- B) Increased anxiety
- C) Physical dependence and withdrawal
- D) Delusions

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C) Physical dependence and withdrawal

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Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) is associated with which of the following?
- A) Excessive worry about having a serious disease
- B) Intentional symptom exaggeration for external gain
- C) Real distress over physical symptoms without a clear medical cause
- D) Unexplained motor symptoms such as paralysis

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C) Real distress over physical symptoms without a clear medical cause

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Which treatment is used to target the cognitive distortions present in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) ECT
- B) CBT
- C) Psychoeducation
- D) Benzodiazepines

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B) CBT

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What is the role of defense mechanisms in anxiety disorders?
- A) They are only harmful and should always be suppressed.
- B) They help reduce everyday anxiety but can be problematic if overused.
- C) They are beneficial in all cases of anxiety disorders.
- D) They only increase anxiety and lead to panic attacks.

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B) They help reduce everyday anxiety but can be problematic if overused.

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Which neurotransmitter’s dysfunction is commonly associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) Dopamine
- B) Serotonin
- C) Acetylcholine
- D) GABA

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B) Serotonin

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What is the lifetime risk of developing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
- A) ~5%
- B) ~9%
- C) ~15%
- D) ~20%

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B) ~9%

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Which class of medications is primarily used for comorbid depression and anxiety in patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
- A) Benzodiazepines
- B) SNRIs
- C) Antipsychotics
- D) Antihistamines

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B) SNRIs

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Which anxiety disorder is characterized by fear and avoidance of social or performance situations where embarrassment might occur?
- A) Agoraphobia
- B) Panic Disorder
- C) Social Anxiety Disorder
- D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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C) Social Anxiety Disorder

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What nursing intervention is important after a patient experiences a panic attack?
- A) Leave the patient alone to calm down
- B) Offer coping strategies and relaxation techniques
- C) Perform a full psychiatric evaluation immediately
- D) Administer a mood stabilizer

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B) Offer coping strategies and relaxation techniques

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Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Panic Disorder?
- A) Persistent concern about additional panic attacks
- B) Disorganized speech
- C) Paranoia
- D) Hallucinations

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A) Persistent concern about additional panic attacks

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How does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affect the time and functioning of an individual?
- A) OCD rarely affects time or function.
- B) OCD is time-consuming and causes functional impairment.
- C) OCD primarily affects physical health, not mental health.
- D) OCD only affects children

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B) OCD is time-consuming and causes functional impairment.

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What is the role of serotonin in the treatment of anxiety disorders?
- A) It is reduced in most anxiety disorders.
- B) It is often increased to help reduce anxiety symptoms.
- C) It is irrelevant to anxiety disorder treatment.
- D) It is used to increase dopamine levels.

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B) It is often increased to help reduce anxiety symptoms.

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Which therapy helps in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by exposing individuals to their fears and preventing their usual compulsive responses?
- A) Psychoanalysis
- B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- C) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- D) Hypnosis

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C) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

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What is the estimated prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the general population?
- A) 0.5%
- B) 1.2%
- C) 5%
- D) 10%

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B) 1.2%

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What does the screening tool “SCARED” stand for, and who uses it?
- A) Screen for Childhood Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, used by parents and children
- B) Screen for Conversion and Reactive Emotional Disorders, used by therapists
- C) Screen for Cognitive Anxiety Related Emotional Dysfunctions, used by psychiatrists
- D) Screen for Compulsions and Related Emotional Dysregulation, used by patients

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A) Screen for Childhood Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, used by parents and children

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What is the clinical feature of Conversion Disorder?
- A) Loss or alteration in motor or sensory function
- B) Excessive worrying about one’s health
- C) Repetitive compulsions
- D) Persistent depression

A

A) Loss or alteration in motor or sensory function

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In somatic symptom and related disorders, how do patients typically perceive their symptoms?
- A) As intentionally fabricated symptoms
- B) As real and distressing, despite the lack of a clear medical cause
- C) As mild discomfort not affecting daily function
- D) As manageable and unimportant

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B) As real and distressing, despite the lack of a clear medical cause

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Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
- A) Recent trauma
- B) Familial accommodations
- C) Use of benzodiazepines
- D) Hypersensitivity to GABA

A

B) Familial accommodations

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What is the main goal in treating patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?
- A) Eliminate the physical symptoms
- B) Help the patient manage their symptoms and improve daily function
- C) Diagnose the underlying medical condition
- D) Increase medication to suppress symptoms

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B) Help the patient manage their symptoms and improve daily function

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Which medication is indicated for the treatment of Panic Disorder but carries a risk of dependency and withdrawal?
- A) Propranolol
- B) Clonazepam
- C) Buspirone
- D) Sertraline

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: B) Clonazepam

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In which disorder might a patient display excessive preoccupation with physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition?
- A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- B) Panic Disorder
- C) Somatic Symptom Disorder
- D) Conversion Disorder

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C) Somatic Symptom Disorder

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Which type of disorder is Factitious Disorder often confused with, and what is a key distinguishing feature?
- A) Panic Disorder; Factitious Disorder involves malingering for external rewards.
- B) Illness Anxiety Disorder; Factitious Disorder involves intentional fabrication of symptoms.
- C) Social Anxiety Disorder; Factitious Disorder involves fear of social situations.
- D) Somatic Symptom Disorder; Factitious Disorder involves real symptoms with no medical cause.

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B) Illness Anxiety Disorder; Factitious Disorder involves intentional fabrication of symptoms.

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Which disorder involves the intentional production or exaggeration of symptoms without external rewards, typically to assume the sick role?

*	A) Factitious Disorder
*	B) Malingering
*	C) Illness Anxiety Disorder
*	D) Somatic Symptom Disorder
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Answer: A) Factitious Disorder

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Q

Which disorder involves a preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, despite little or no somatic symptoms and without intentional fabrication of symptoms?

*	A) Factitious Disorder
*	B) Malingering
*	C) Illness Anxiety Disorder
*	D) Conversion Disorder
A

Answer: C) Illness Anxiety Disorder

85
Q

Which disorder involves malingering for external rewards?

*	A) Factitious Disorder
*	B) Somatic Symptom Disorder
*	C) Illness Anxiety Disorder
*	D) Malingering
A

Answer: D) Malingering

86
Q

What is a common intervention for managing Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) in nursing practice?
- A) Focus on the physical illness
- B) Psychoeducation and strengthening coping mechanisms
- C) Refer the patient for surgery
- D) Ignore the patient’s symptoms

A

B) Psychoeducation and strengthening coping mechanisms

87
Q

Which disorder is characterized by recurrent and intrusive thoughts or urges that cause distress or anxiety, and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce this distress?
- A) Panic Disorder
- B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- C) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- D) Conversion Disorder

A

B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

88
Q

What is the term for the fear of spiders?
- A) Acrophobia
- B) Arachnophobia
- C) Cynophobia
- D) Nyctophobia

A

B) Arachnophobia

89
Q

Which phobia refers to the fear of enclosed or confined spaces?
- A) Agoraphobia
- B) Claustrophobia
- C) Brontophobia
- D) Acrophobia

A

B) Claustrophobia

90
Q

What is the definition of acrophobia?
- A) Fear of loud noises
- B) Fear of snakes
- C) Fear of heights
- D) Fear of pain

A

C) Fear of heights

91
Q

Which phobia is associated with the fear of cats?
- A) Cynophobia
- B) Entomophobia
- C) Ailurophobia
- D) Zoophobia

A

C) Ailurophobia

92
Q

What does xenophobia refer to?
- A) Fear of dogs
- B) Fear of thunder
- C) Fear of strangers
- D) Fear of insects

A

C) Fear of strangers

93
Q

What is the phobia associated with the fear of blood?
- A) Hematophobia
- B) Algophobia
- C) Pyrophobia
- D) Brontophobia

A

A) Hematophobia

94
Q

Which phobia refers to the fear of loud noises?
- A) Brontophobia
- B) Phonophobia
- C) Photophobia
- D) Topophobia

A

B) Phonophobia

95
Q

Which of the following describes the fear of dogs?
- A) Acrophobia
- B) Ailurophobia
- C) Cynophobia
- D) Ophidiophobia

A

C) Cynophobia

96
Q

What is entomophobia the fear of?
- A) Germs
- B) Insects
- C) Snakes
- D) Night or dark places

A

B) Insects

97
Q

What is the term for the fear of fire?
- A) Pyrophobia
- B) Nyctophobia
- C) Zoophobia
- D) Ophidiophobia

A

A) Pyrophobia

98
Q

Which phobia refers to the fear of germs?
- A) Brontophobia
- B) Microphobia
- C) Entomophobia
- D) Cynophobia

A

B) Microphobia

99
Q

What does ophidiophobia refer to?
- A) Fear of blood
- B) Fear of light
- C) Fear of snakes
- D) Fear of thunder

A

C) Fear of snakes

100
Q

Which phobia is the fear of thunder?
- A) Nyctophobia
- B) Brontophobia
- C) Zoophobia
- D) Photophobia

A

B) Brontophobia

101
Q

What is the phobia related to the fear of animals or a specific animal?
- A) Zoophobia
- B) Arachnophobia
- C) Acrophobia
- D) Ailurophobia

A

A) Zoophobia

102
Q

What does photophobia refer to?
- A) Fear of light
- B) Fear of pain
- C) Fear of loud noises
- D) Fear of spiders

A

A) Fear of light

103
Q

Which phobia is characterized by the fear of dark or night?
- A) Brontophobia
- B) Photophobia
- C) Nyctophobia
- D) Topophobia

A

C) Nyctophobia

104
Q

Topophobia refers to the fear of what?
- A) Fear of heights
- B) Fear of fire
- C) Fear of places, such as a stage
- D) Fear of thunder

A

C) Fear of places, such as a stage

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