exam 3 - anxiety Flashcards
_____ is an uncomfortable feeling of apprehension or dread in response to internal or external stimuli
anxiety
anxiety that keeps us alive and goal oriented
normal
anxiety and apprehension that is still present when the stressor is taken away
abnormal
factors that determine is anxiety is a symptom of mental disorders
intensity of anxiety relative to situation
trigger for anxiety
symptom clusters manifested
____ experience anxiety disorders more often than ____
women; men
mental health issues/comorbidities associated with anxiety
depression
heart disease
respiratory disease
what is the most common condition of adolescents?
anxiety
prevalence of anxiety decreases with ___
age
____ ____ are used to reduce anxiety by preventing or diminishing unwanted thoughts or feelings
defense mechanisms
defense mechanisms can be helpful with every day problems but can be problematic when _____
overused
what are the 3 anxiety disorders
panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
phobias
extreme, overwhelming form of anxiety often experienced when an individual is placed in a real or perceived life-threatening situation
panic disorder
panic is ____ during periods of threat
normal
panic is ____ when continuously experienced in situations of no real physical or psychological threat
abnormal
sudden, discrete periods intense fear or discomfort accompanied by significant physical and cognitive symptoms
panic attacks
risks for panic disorder
female
middle aged
low socioeconomic status
widowed
separated or divorced
neurotransmitters involved in panic disorders
serotonin
norepninephrin
GABA
what neurotransmitter do benzos work on
GABA
priority care issues for panic disorder patient
safety – high risk for suicide
pharmacologic interventions for panic disorder
SSRIs
SNRIs
TCAs
MAOIs
Benzodiazepines
feelings of frustration, disgust with life, demoralization, and hopelessness; sense of ill-being and uneasiness and fear of imminent disaster
GAD
people with ____ know that something is out of proportion but they can’t do anything about it
GAD
____ persistent fear of clearly discernible, circumscribed objects, or situations leading to avoidant behavior
phobias
____ are used for phobias for the short term relief of anxiety
anxiolytics
____ ____ is a treatment for phobias
exposure therapy
___ ___ is the persistent fear of social or performance situations in which EMBARASSMENT may occur
social phobia
____ are used with social phobias to reduce social anxiety and phobic avoidance
SSRIs
