Psych

Question 1

Explain anxiety

Answer 1

Thoughts: Worry, fear, hypervigilence
Somatic: Palpitations, inc. respiration, Dyspnoea, CP

Question 2

What’s the population of anxiety disorder and what’s it ass. with?

Answer 2

Females>males in 20s, +/- mood disorder and Alcohol as self medication

Question 3

General Anxiety Disorder

• what is it
• for how long
• Treatment?

Answer 3

Chronic, Insidious constant state of worry
about most things most days for >6m, with >3 somatic sx
- Psychotherapy is better than medications
-> SSRIs

Question 4

What are somatic sx of anxiety

Answer 4

sleep, weight affected, irritability and decreased concentration

Question 5

Can you prescribe benzodiazepines for GAD?

Answer 5

No, because they are likely to become addicted

Question 6

Panic Disorder

• what is it
• Treatment

Answer 6

Acute, overt, ±agoraphobia
STUDENTS PANIC = Sob, Trembling, Unsteady, Depersonalize, Excessive HR, Numbness, Tingling, Sweating
Palpitation, Abd Pain, Nausea, Intense Fear, Chest Pain
Dx: Rule out MI, Hyperthyroidism, asthma
Tx: Medications>Psychotherapy (CBT)
- Benzodiazepines for attacks
- SSRIs more for longterm therapy

Question 7

What’s a phobia?

What types are there?

Answer 7

Fear, which is exaggerated and/or overt
towards object or situation
Social vs specific

Question 8

Specific phobias

• types
• treatments

Answer 8

Heights, Spiders, Clowns, Snakes

• CBT
• Flooding takes less long but works well
• Desensitization takes longer but works better

Question 9

Social Phobias

• what types
• treatment

Answer 9

• Public Speaking and peeing

- use non-selective beta blockers for public speaking