Anxiety disorders (on exam #4) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the pharmacologic treatment of Panic disorder?
A
Benzodiazepines (not first line) Tricyclic antidepressants Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors Serotonin Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
2
Q
what is generalized anxiety disorder?
A
Excessive worry and more generalized somatic symptoms of anxiety (Worry, Anxiety, Tension)
3
Q
name 6 social phobia fears
A
Performing in front of others Being the center of attention Eating in public Writing in public Using public restroom (particularly in men) Using telephone
4
Q
what percentage of Tourette’s patients have OCD?
A
35 -50%
5
Q
panic disorder can occur with or without _______.
A
agoraphobia
6
Q
age of onset for panic disorder is ?
A
typically early adulthood (<35)
7
Q
what is most commonly comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder?
A
Depression
8
Q
what is the lifetime prevalence of social phobia?
A
13.5%
