Psych EOR Exam Cards Flashcards
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Panic attack definition
4 of 10 symptoms develop abruptly peak in 10 minutes and resolve in 30
Symptoms for panic attacks (10 need?)
Must have 4
Palpitations
Sweating
Trembling
Dyspnea
Choking feeling
Nausea
Dizziness
Chills/Hot flashes
Fear of dying
Paresthesia
Panic disorder
Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks (may be triggered)
Criteria for panic disorder
4+ symptoms recurring followed by a month of worrying and maladaptive behavior
Treatment for panic disorder
Antidepressants + Psychotherapy for long term
Benzodiazepines - for expectant or short term use
Agoraphobia criteria (?/5)
Marked fear or anxiety of 2+ of:
Public transport
Being in open spaces
Being in enclosed spaces - ie. cinema/store
Standing in line or crowds
Being outside of home
6+ months with no danger
MC group for agoraphobia
Females - often seen with panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Excessive worry for most days in 6 months about multiple things
Criteria for GAD (?/6)
3+ out of:
Restlessness
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Muscle tension
Sleep disturbance
Treatment for GAD
SSRI
Buspirone is also good
Social anxiety disorder
Fear in social situation with avoidance with significant interference
Must be present for 6+ months
Triggered by an EVENT
Treatment for social anxiety disorder
CBT and SSRI
Separation anxiety disorder
Anxiety about leaving an attachment figure - decreases with age
How long does separation anxiety disorder need to be present
Must be present 4 weeks in kids, 6 months in adults
Diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety disorder (?/8)
3 out of:
Recurrent excessive distress when anticipating or experiencing separation
Worry about loosing major attachment figures
Persistent worry about experiencing an event that will cause separation
Reluctance to go to school, work, etc. due to fear of separation
Fear of being alone
Fear of sleeping away from home/attachment figures
Nightmares involving separation
Physical symptoms related to separation
Treatment for separation anxiety
CBT and SSRI
Phobia
Intense fear for 6+ months
Marked persistent fear that the patient recognizes is unreasonable
5 phobia groups
Animal insect
Natural
Situational (flying, bridges)
Blood
Other
Management of phobias
Most childhood resolve with age
Exposure therapy - no medications
Selective mutism
Failure to speak in specific settings when you should be speaking
Interferes with social or occupational function - can’t be due to lack of knowledge
1+ month (but not the first month of school
Max length of benzo use
Longer than 2 weeks
Beta blockers for anxiety
For symptoms of anxiety - not first line
Presentations of Bipolar
Manic, Hypomanic, Mixed or Depressive
Usually either manic moods or depressive moods dominate
Criteria for a manic episode (how long it should last)
Persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week