Putting it Together DSA

Question 1

Define stress

Answer 1

Condition when physical, mental, emotional, or social environment makes unwanted inescapable demands

Question 2

3 Response stages of stress

Answer 2

1. Startle and orienting reflex
2. Coping and problem solving
3. Exhaustion

Question 3

In primary care, stress induce somatic complaints are mechanisms underlying the sx for how much of the population?

Answer 3

20-35%

Question 4

What 2 realities must a PCP be aware of?

Answer 4

1. A patient’s response to stress inducing events produces biopsychosocial consequences
2. A patient’s long term stress management style is an important factor determining health or disease and an area in which the physician must intervene for long term adaptive change

Question 5

4 most common behavioral consequences of stress

Answer 5

Depression
Anxiety
Substance abuse
Insomnia