Panic Disorder

Question 1

What is a panic attack?

Answer 1

Intense feat that something bad is going to happen

Period of uncontrollable anxiety of sudden onset

Question 2

How many panic attacks per month is diagnostic?

Answer 2

4 panic attacks per month

Question 3

What is not enough for the diagnosis of panic disorder?

Answer 3

A single panic attack

Question 4

What are the possible symptoms of panic disorder ?

Answer 4

Shortness of breath
•	Dizziness or light-headedness
•	Palpitations
•	Shaking  / tremor
•	Sweating
•	Numbness or tingling int he hands and feet (parasthesia)
•	Hot flushes or chills
•	Chest pain
•	Fear of dying

Question 5

What do patients having a panic attack have the fear of?

Answer 5

Dying

Something bad happening

Question 6

How many symptoms does a person need to have for it to be classed as a panic attack?

Answer 6

4 of the symptoms

Question 7

What are the requirements for the diagnosis of a panic attack?

Answer 7

4 symptoms
Acute onset
Panic attack peaks within 10 minutes

Question 8

With which conditions can a panic attack occur?

Answer 8

Depression
PTSD
Substance abuse disorder

Question 9

What other fear and anxiety disorders are panic attacks associated with?

Answer 9

Agoraphobia

Question 10

What can develop due to recurrent panic attacks?

Answer 10

Agoraphobia

Question 11

What is the first line management of panic attacks?

Answer 11

CBT

Question 12

What is the second line management of panic attacks?

Answer 12

Drug management

SSRI- Sertraline

Question 13

What would you give if the drug treatment is contraindicated or there is no response in 12 weeks?

Answer 13

Imipramine or clomipramine