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a vague feeling of dread or apprehension in response to external or internal stimuli
it is unavoidable in life and can serve many positive functions
More prevalent in women
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| Anxiety disorders are _______ psychiatric disorders in the US and affect _____ adults |
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| the most common psychiatric disorder and affects 25% of adults |
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| uneasiness, irritability, muscle tension, fatigue, difficulty thinking, and sleep alterations |
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| what is used to treat anxiety ? |
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| SSRI antidepressants and buspirone |
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| who sees anxiety patients first usually |
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| seen most often by family physicians first |
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Sensation that something is different and warrants special attention; sensory stimulation increases; attention is focused to learn, solve problems, think, act, feel, and protect self; motivated |
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Feeling that something is definitely wrong; nervousness or agitation; can still process information, solve problems, and learn new things with assistance from others; concentration difficult but can be redirected |
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Trouble thinking and reasoning; muscles tighten, vital signs increase, pacing, restlessness, irritability, and anger; use of other emotional–psychomotor means to release tension, ritualistic behavior response |
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—Fight, flight, or freeze responses; cognitive process focus on the person’s defense
there is no thinking, coping skills will not work
it's sheer panic.. just maintain safety |
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| How long do panic disorders last ? |
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—Panic attacks involve 15- to 30-minute episodes of intense, escalating anxiety with emotional fear and physiologic discomfort |
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| when is panic disorder diagnosed? |
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—Panic disorder is diagnosed when the person has recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by at least 1 month of persistent concern or worry about future attacks |
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| what can panic disorder lead to |
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—Can lead to avoidance behavior or agoraphobia |
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| Symptoms of a panic attack |
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Palpitations
Shortness of breath
Choking or smothering sensation
Chest pain
Nausea
Feelings of depersonalization
Fear of dying or insanity
Chills or hot flashes
Four or more of the above symptoms are present |
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| Interventions for panic attack |
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¡Promoting safety and comfort
¡Using therapeutic communication
¡Managing anxiety
¡Providing client and family education |
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| Treatment for panick attack |
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Cognitive-behavioral techniques
Deep breathing and relaxation
Medications
¡Benzodiazepines
¡SSRI antidepressants
¡Tricyclic antidepressants
¡Antihypertensives |
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