Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
name a few common anxiety disorders in clinical practice
A
- general anxiety disorder
- panic disorder
- phobic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
2
Q
according to the psychological model of stress, what are the two ways of coping with stress?
A
problem focused
emotional focused
3
Q
name a few symptom groups that can occur in anxiety
A
- autonomic activation
- psychological arousal
- muscle tension
- sleep disturbance
- hyperventilation
4
Q
name a few symptoms of psychological activation in anxiety
A
- irritability
- worrying thoughts
- fearful anticipation
- poor concentration
- sensitivity to noise
5
Q
name a few symptoms of autonomic arousal in anxiety
A
palpitations sweating dysphagia/dyspepsia loose stools abdominal pain chest pain dry mouth dizzyness menstrual disturbances
6
Q
name a few symptoms of muscle tension in anxiety
A
- tremors
- cramps
- headache
7
Q
name a few symptoms of hyperventilation in anxiety
A
- hypercapnia
- tingling in extremities
- breathlessness
8
Q
name a few symptoms of sleep disturbance in anxiety
A
- insomnia
- nightmares
- frequent waking
9
Q
what is the general management for anxiety disorders?
A
- counselling
- lifestyle education
- psychoeducation
- group therapy
- CBT
- antidepressants
10
Q
what are the three key features of PTSD?
A
- psychological arousal
- reliving event
- avoiding reminders
11
Q
how are patients with PTSD managed?
A
- watchful waiting if mild
- CBT
- antidepressants
