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Exam 3 Anxiety Flashcards

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Social Anxiety disorder used to be called

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social phobia

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What is social anxiety?

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Severe anxiety or fear of exposure to a social or performance situation that could be evaluated negatively by others

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What are Examples of social anxiety disorder (fears)?

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Saying something foolish in public

*Not being able to answer questions

*Looking awkward while eating or drinking in public

*Performing badly on stage

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Smaller children with social anxiety disorder may do what?

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hide behind parents or be “mute” in publicc

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Older kids and adolescents with social anxiety disorder may what?

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be paralyzed by fear when having to speak in class or interjustact with peers

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The most common manifestation of social anxiety disorder is?

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fear of public speaking

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Panic disorders are diagnosed when there are at least 4 of what panic attack symptoms?

physical sensations

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Palpitations

Shortness of breath

Smothering sensation

Chest pain

Nausea

*Depersonalization

*Fear of dying/insanity

*Chills/hot flashes

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Panic disorder attacks are _____

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unpredictable- come out of the blue

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Panic disorder attacks last about __ minutes, then subside

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Panic disorder attacks are characterized as FEAR THE FEAR which means?

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fear of having panic attacks that can be debilitating

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Panic disorder is comorbid with

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major depression

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What is a panic attack?

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the sudden onset of extreme apprehension or fear, usually associated with feelings of impending doom.

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Physical symptoms of panic attacks

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Chest pain

*Smothering sensation

*Choking

*Breathing difficulty

*Dizziness

*Palpitations

*Sweating

Chills or hot flashes

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Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by

think time as well

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chronic and excessive anxiety on more days than not for at least 6 months

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What are Symptoms of general anxiety disorder?

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  • Restlessness
  • *Fatigue
  • *Poor concentration
  • *Irritability
  • *Tension
  • *Sleep disturbance
  • *Interferes with daily activity
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GAD can cause?

think more outside of the mind

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muscle tension. These patients will have physical complains due to the prolonged tense feelings

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If a patient has GAD you will see avoidance of

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stressful activities as it takes longer to prepare to do them and increased anxiety related to the activites

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Patients with GAD will ___

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procrastinate

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Patients with GAD are anxious about making

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decisions

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Anxious persons often seek what?

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Reassurance and then feel bad about needing that reassurance

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What are OCD (obsessions)?

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Recurrent, intrusive, and persistent ideas, thoughts, images, or impulses despite efforts to ignore them

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What are OCD (complussions)?

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Ritualistic behaviors an individual feel compelled to perform in an attempt toreduce anxiety

23
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What are Other 3 Anxiety Related Disorders?

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  • Trichotillomania
  • Excoriation Disorder
  • Hoarding Disorder
24
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Patients with body dysmorphic disorder tend to have a ____ appearance?

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“normal”

25
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You may see ____ with imagined defect in appearance (body dysmorphic patients)

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preoccupation

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder can lead to ____ thinking. What can that lead to?

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obsessional thinking- compulsive behaviors

27
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What is mirror checking?

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Seen in Body Dysmorphic patients- camouflaging

28
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Do patients with body dysmorphic disorder have insight or awareness of this distorted thinking?

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They may or may not

29
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Patient with body dysmorphic disorder may seek

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surgery/repairs

30
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Patients with body dysmorphic disorder are at high risk for

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suicide

31
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Body dysmorphic disorder is related to ____ and common with _____

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OCD; Major Depressive Disorder

32
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What is Interpersonal theory?

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early needs go unmet

  • anxiety has been modeled by parents or peers
33
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What are cultural variances?

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for examples, somatic manifestations of anxiety

34
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What is Cognitive therapy?

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flooding/exposure/response prevention

35
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Antidepressants are the first line of defense for?

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anxiety and OCD related disorders

36
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Other meds for anxiety?

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Benzos, Buspar, Antihistamines

37
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What are some Stress reduction methods?

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group or social support

  • mediation, yoga, biofeedback
  • time management
  • self-hypnosis
  • creative imagery
  • thought stopping
  • breathing exercises
  • proper nutrition
  • regular exercise
  • relaxation response (quiet environment, passive attitude, comfortable position)
38
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Grounding tools for anxiety?

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  • 5 things you can see
  • 4 things you can touch
  • 3 things you can hear
  • 2 things you can smell
  • 1 thing you can taste
39
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Side effects of medication to watch for?

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  • sedation
  • ataxia
  • decreased cognitive function
40
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Do not change dose or frequency of medication without consulting who>

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doctor

41
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What three things should you avoid when taking anxiolytic meds?

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alcohol

  • caffeine
  • other anti anxiety drugs
42
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What anxiolytic is ok for pregnant women?

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Buspirone

43
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Cessation of a bento 3-4 months can lead to

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withdrawal symptoms

44
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Anxiety meds should be taken

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with or shortly after meals to reduce gastric distress

45
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Antacids if taken with anxiolytics may delay

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absorption

46
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Nursing Diagnosis for anxiety patients

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Anxiety

  • Ineffective coping
  • Social isolation
  • Disturbed thought process
  • Post-trauma syndrome
  • Insomnia
  • Fatigue
  • Self-care deficit
47
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Goals for anxiety patients

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Provide safe environment

  • Minimize symptoms
  • Minimize risk (self harm)
  • Improve coping
  • Improve functioning
48
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Examples of Therapeutic communication for anxiety patients?

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Don’t minimize or challenge the client’s feelings (At least….Things could be worse, etc)

*Don’t give nonchalant reassurance (Don’t worry, you are fine)

Instead:

*Factual observations (You are hyperventilating)

*Offering Concrete interventions (Let’s try some breathing techniques)

  • You want to PROMOTE dialogue, not shut it down
49
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How do we enhance self-esteem of anxiety patients?

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Enhance self esteem :

*Focus on past achievements

*Give positive feedback

*Provide unconditional positive regard in the present

50
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Teaching will not be effective during a?

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crisits

51
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Once you can teach, teach anxiety patients

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relaxation

*problem solving

*coping

*breathing

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