3.5 Flashcards
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do panic attacks have sudden or gradual onset
sudden
when do panic attacks peak
within 10 minutes (usually)
when do panic attack resolve
usually within 1 hour (most end within 30 min)
hallmark signs of panic attack
sense of impending doom or dread
first line treatment for panic attack
BZDs
average onset of panic disorder
20s
what increases your risk of developing panic disorder
1st degree relative
most people with panic disorder also have
major depression (65%)
how many panic attacks do you have to have to be diagnosed with panic disorder
at least 2 attacks that may or may not be related to a trigger
anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult
agoraphobia
what is most effective for treatment of panic disorder
pharmacotherapy + CBT
in what population is generalized anxiety disorder most common
females
in what age does onset of symptoms for GAD generally occur
early 20s
in majority of cases of GAD, patients also have comorbidity with
major depression or other anxiety disorders
excessive anxiety and worry must occur for majority of days and for how long in GAD
at least 6 months
is generalized anxiety disorder episodic
no
is panic disorder episodic
yes
what is most effective treatment for GAD
psychotherapy + pharmacotherapy
stimulation or overactivity of what part of the brain may cause anxiety disorders
amygdala
hyperventilation syndrome
increase in minute ventilation that exceeds metabolic needs
does hyperventilation syndrome cause respiratory alkalosis or acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
what are carpopedal spasms, which are associated with hyperventilation syndrome
frequent and involuntary muscles contractions in the hands and feet that are associated with pain
what population of people does major depressive disorder affect more?
females
peak onset of major depressive disorder
20s