chapter 64 (exam 2)

Question 1

this is the most common class of a mental disorder

Answer 1

anxiety disorders

Question 2

what are the types of anxiety disorders?

Answer 2

generalized

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Panic disorder

Posttraumtic stress disorder

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a panic attack?

Answer 3

shortness of breath

dizziness, unsteady feelings

palpitations or accelerated heart rate

trembling or shaking

sweating

choking

nausea

paresthesia

flushes

chest pain

fear of dying

fear of losin control

Question 4

what types of treatment are available for anxiety disorders?

Answer 4

antidepressants such as- fluoxetine (Prozac), paraoxetine (paxel), and sertraline (Zoloft)

anxiolytics- used short term. examples include benzodiazepines (valium lorazepam)

atypical antipsychotics- not first choice of tx. examples include risperidone

anticonvuslants examples inclue gabapentin and carbmazapine

Question 5

what oral implications are associated with anxiety disorders?

Answer 5

xerostomia due to mediciation

25% higher risk of tooth loss

perio disease 3x more likely

tooth brush abrasion

Question 6

these medicines are used for anxiety treatment and can cause xerostomia….

Answer 6

antidepressants and anxiolytics

Question 7

what is the prevalence of depression disorders?

Answer 7

7.1% in the previous 12 months with a lifetime prevalence nearly 31% in the US

Question 8

what are the types of depressive disorders?

Answer 8

major and postpartrum

Question 9

what is the prevalence of postpartum disorder?

Answer 9

10-15%

Question 10

what are the signs and symptoms of depressive disorder?

Answer 10

depressed mood

feelings of hopelessness

fatigue

difficulty with memory

appetite disturbance

insomnia

thoughts of disorders

Question 11

what oral health implications are associated with depressive disorder?

Answer 11

side effects of medication- xerostomia

stopping oral habits

loss of taste perception