Know your Differential Diagnoses
Treatment
Anxiety 101
Anxiety Disorders
Miscellaneous BUT Important
100
Irregular heartbeat (in pattern and/or speed) potentially causing: lightheadedness, syncope, SOB, chest pain
What is an arrhthymia
100
What are some reasons BZP's can be less desirable for administration?
What are side effects and addiction potential BONUS: NAME SOME SIDE EFFECTS
100
Conditions with pathologic levels of fear that cause great distress to the sufferer
What is anxiety disorders
100
Genetic factors are thought to play a role in the predisposition to this disorder subsequent to trauma.
What is Post Trumatic Stress D/O (PTSD)
100
You have to meet the criteria in this book in order to diagnosis a specific anxiety d/o (ex. PTSD, SAD, OCD, phobias, etc...)
What is Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV/V)
200
Excessive T3, T4 and low TSH, potentially causing: tachycardia, heat intolerance, diarrhea, sleeping problems, weight loss
What is hyperthyroidism
200
Venlafaxine is the only proven SNRI effective for Panic Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder/ PTSD. What is the brand name?
What is Effexor
200
Anxiety Disorders are caused by a complex interaction of multiple factors. Name just 3 of those factors.
genetics, life experiences, environment, resiliency, coping skills and support systems
200
This disorder occurs when a person is so fearful that other people will scrutinize his or her performance that the fear or behavior driven by it severely disrupts functional abilities.
What is social anxiety
200
A 9-question screening tool that should be utilized to determine depression if an anxiety disorder is suspected
What is PHQ9
300
A negative, physical response to a substance of dependence (ie. drug/alcohol) being taken away suddenly. Symptoms may include: irritability, sweating, N/V, diarrhea, H/A
What is withdrawal
300
A common psychotherapuetic approach based on a combination of basic BEHAVIORAL and COGNITIVE principles.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) BONUS 100: RECOMMENDED FOR WHICH ANXIETY DISORDERS
300
A sudden, but time-limited, episode of severe anxiety which may include a feeling of impending doom and symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain/discomfort, SOB, sweating
What is a panic attack
300
Examples of this disorder include enclosed spaces, flying, animals such as spiders or snakes, heights, medical procedures, and blood.
What is a phobia?
300
With this chronic Anxiety Disorder, the patient may present with multiple medical complaints insisting on multiple medical tests in the hopes of finding some relief.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
400
Overuse of what kind of drugs (OTC, meds, illegal) can mimic anxiety?
What are amphetamines, cocaine, ephedrine, caffiene, anabolic steroids
400
Be careful to taper this class of drug slowly, or your patient might experience withdrawals, including seizures.
What are benzodiazepines BONUS 100: GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF A BZP
400
Anxiety Disorders will often precede this common mood disorder of marked sadness and loss of interest.
What is Depression
400
This disorder is a culmination of multiple unexpected attacks that are intense, severe feeling of fear or extreme discomfort that occurs within a very short period of time.
What is panic disorder
400
Repeated, ritualistic behaviors or mental acts, such as: hand washing and counting.
What is compulsions
500
An alteration in blood sugar that can cause a quick onset of symptoms such as sweating, shakiness, clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures.
What is hypoglycemia BONUS 100: WHATS THE QUICKEST WAY TO DETERMINE HYPOGLYCEMIA.
500
Be careful not to overload your patient on this class of neurotransmitter-sparing antidepressant or they might experience a potentially life-threatening "syndrome" of the same name
What is Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI) BONUS 100: WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SYNDROME
500
Most Anxiety Disorders are disproportionately higher in what gender?
What is women
500
Abnormal serotonin transmission is thought to play a role in this disorder of uncontrolled obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
500
In this condition, which frequently co-occurs with Panic Disorder, the sufferer may go to great lengths to avoid certain situations, in severe cases becoming unable to leave their home or safe haven.
What is Agoraphobia
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