Term
| What makes anxiety symptoms pathologic |
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Definition
When a Threat can't be Identified
Social/Occupational Dysfunction |
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Term
| Medical diseases causing anxiety |
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Definition
Neurological
Systemic
Endocrine
Inflammatory
Deficiencies(vitamin, nutrient)
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Term
| Psychiatric diseases causing anxiety |
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Definition
Schizophrenia
Manic
Depression |
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Term
| What is the lifetime prevailence of anxiety disorders |
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Definition
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Term
| What drug is typically abused anxiety patients recovering from heroin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some comorbid diseases associated with anxiety disorders |
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Definition
75% have Depression/Psych disorders
Methadone Maintance Treatment
Substance Abuse |
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Term
| What are some pharmacological and psychotherapeudic treatments of anxiety |
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Definition
Antianxiety: Benzos, Buspirone
Anti-depressants
Beta Block(Performance Anxiety)
Atypical Antipsychotics
CBT
Supportive
Group
Insight(doesn't work)
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Term
| What are the clusters of symptoms of PTSD and how long should these symptoms be present for a diagnosis |
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Definition
Hypervigilence
Re-experiencing
Avoidance or Sustained anxiety
For at least 1 month with social or Occupation interference |
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Term
| What specific anxiety disorders do not show a gender preference toward women? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is acute stress disorder? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the diagnostic criteria for a phobia? |
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Definition
Avoidance or Intense Anxiety
6 month duration
Social/Occupational Dysfunction |
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Term
| Diagnostic criteria for a panic disorder |
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Definition
Recurrent attacks or
1 attack followed by a month of:
Persistance concern about another attack
Behavioral Change |
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Term
| Diagnostic criterea for Generalized Anxiety disorder |
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Definition
6 Month Duration
3 or more of:
Sleep Disturbances
Fatigue
Poor Concentration
Irritability
Restlessness
Muscle Tension
Significant dysfunction |
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Term
| What screening should you do for any patient with an anxiety disorder |
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Definition
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