Deck 14: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Question 1

Several factors associated with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders can negatively impact occupational performance. Which of the following is most representative of those factors?

A) Anxiety disorders have a lower rate of comorbid physical illness.
B) Increased impulsivity and hyperactivity exists.
C) Decreased engagement in meaningful activities and relationships exists.
D) Anxiety disorders have a high rate of comorbid personality disorders.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Anxiety is described as an adaptive response to threatening situations. Anxiety disorders occur when this response is ___________.

A) Prolonged and inappropriate to the actual threat
B) Expressed through mild feelings of uneasiness
C) Expressed through hyperarousal
D) One that includes increased heart rate

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is most reflective of the course of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A) It is typically "outgrown" in early adulthood.
B) It may present later in life as social anxiety.
C) It most commonly presents after the age of 40.
D) It is a chronic disorder.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is most descriptive of the impact of social anxiety on occupational performance?

A) Participation in activities such as work or school are negatively impacted.
B) It negatively impacts activities of daily living.
C) Refusal to participate in activities outside the home increases family relationships.
D) Participation in activities away from the primary attachment figure may be negatively impacted.

Question 5

Kim is concerned with her appearance. She spends about 3 hours every morning exercising, putting on makeup, and fixing her hair. She is constantly seeking reassurance from her husband that she looks alright. She is often late to work, and when she is there she frequently compares herself with her coworkers. Which obsessive-compulsive related disorder does this best represent?

A) Trichotillomania
B) Body dysmorphic disorder
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Hoarding disorder

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the prevalence of anxiety disorders?

A) Men are at higher risk for anxiety disorders than women.
B) Females with anxiety disorder are more likely to have a co-occurring substance use disorder.
C) Anxiety disorders are more prevalent in non-Western cultures.
D) Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorder in adolescents.