Anxiety Disorder Types
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100

The client experiences irrational fear of a certain object/place. 

What are specific phobias

100

This disorder is characterized by re-experiencing past trauma events that include anxiety and detachment, lasting longer than 1 month following the event.

What is PTSD


100

This type of disorder specifically affects mood (affect) and places the client at higher risk for suicide 

What are depressive disorders

100

This class of drugs often cause death due to respiratory depression.

What are opioids/narcotics


100

Repeating what nurse believes is the main point patient said.

What is restating

200

This disorder is characterized by recurrent/excessive thoughts that are not about real life problems and repetitive behaviors the person is driven to perform

What is OCD

200
Restricting intake of energy to significantly lower body weight. Fear of gaining weight. 

What is anorexia nervosa 

200
Mood disorder with recurrent episodes of mania and depression

What is bipolar disorder

200

Name two antidepressants 

What is: 

paroxetine (Paxil)

fluoxetine (Prozac)

sertraline (Zoloft)

venlafaxine (Effexor)

duloxetine (Cymbalta)

buproprion (Wellbutrin)

200

General comments allowing patient to direct interaction; usually not answered with a "yes" or "no"

What is open ended questions

300

The client experiences extreme fear of certain places (outdoors or public places), that makes them feel unsafe.

What is Agoraphobia 

300

This disorder is related to chemical substances that lead to clinically significant impairment during a 12month period.

What is substance abuse disorder.

300

This type of disorder affects the clients abilities of thinking, behaving, emotions, and the ability to perceive reality. 

What are psychotic disorders OR what is schizophrenia.

300

Delirium tremens (disorientation, tremor, marked wakefulness, fever, visual and tactile hallucinations) can be seen when withdrawing from what?

What is alcohol 
300

Form of nonverbal communication that conveys interest and caring.

What is active listening

400

The client has a preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in physical appearance. 

What is body dysmorphic disorder.  

400

What disorder causes impairment in self-identity, self direction and interpersonal function. 

What is personality disorder


400

When the client exhibits physical manifestations in response to their psychological stressors this exhibits what type disorder 

What is somatic system disorder

400

This is the best and most commonly used medication for bipolar disorder

What is lithium 


400

physical distance between speaker and receiver. intimate, personal, social, and public space.

What is proximity 

500

The client exhibits uncontrollable excessive worry for at least  6 months

What is generalized anxiety disorder


500
What type of disorder causes distruption in thinking, memory, processing and problem solving.

What is neurocognitive disorders

500

Also known as functional neurological disorder; the client exhibits neurological manifestations in the absence of neurological diagnosis. Have deficits in voluntary movement and sensory function.

What is conversion disorder.

500

This is the first line medication treatment of a person with depressed mood, fatigue, insomnia, feelings of guilt or worthlessness and agitation?

SSRI's(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)/antidepressants 

500

allows time to organize thoughts and formulate a response.

What is silence


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