elm 10.1 Flashcards
1
Q
twin studies of generalized anxiety disorder show heritability of what
A
30%
2
Q
generalized anxiety disorder is possibly due to the dysfunction of the ________, ______, and ____
A
amygdala
medial prefrontal cortex
insular
3
Q
NICE recommends a 4 step approach to treating GAD
A
education
individual or group guided help
drug therapy or high intensity CBT
combinations of drugs
4
Q
buspirone is a partial agonist at ____ receptors
A
5ht1a
5
Q
____ are used to treat panic disorder
A
beta blockers
6
Q
Which of the following disorders is pregabalin licenced for?
a. Generalized anxiety disorder b. Obsessive compulsive disorder c. Panic disorder d. Post traumatic stress disorder
A
A
7
Q
Which of the following therapies is recommended by NICE for the treatment of PTSD?
a. Cortisol to prevent the onset of PTSD b. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing c. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors d. Psilocybin microdoses
A
b
