Chap. 8 - panic disorder Flashcards
Panic attacks come on _____, with peak intensity occurring in about __ minutes
Quickly/suddenly
10 minutes
4 of these 10 symptoms necessary for diagnosis of a panic attack
Paresthesias Chills or hot flushing Fear of losing control or going crazy Fear of dying SOB or smothering sensation Palpitations/pounding heart Chest pain or tightness Sweating Trembling Nausea or GI distress
A hallmark of panic disorder is worry about…
Another panic attack
An uncued attack has no _____, while a cued attack is in response to a _____
Trigger
Trigger
Panic disorder is differentiated from other anxiety conditions by _____ onset of attack and ____-_____ symptoms
Sudden
Self-limiting
Panic disorder is commonly comorbid with ___ and _____ ___ _____
OCD
Substance use disorder
Panic disorder is diagnosed with or without…
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia involves avoidance of places from which…
Escape may be difficult or embarrassing
Is agoraphobia diagnosable on its own?
No. It’s either “Panic disorder with agoraphobia” or “agoraphobia with no history of panic disorder”
