Deck 225: Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

A patient reports symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. The provider determines that these symptoms occur in relation to many events and concerns. What other things will the provider question this patient about?

A) Ability to manage social situations
B) Body image and eating habits
C) Headaches and bowel habits
D) Occupational performance

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with panic disorder and begins taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication. Six weeks later, the patient reports little relief from symptoms. What will the provider do next to manage this patient?

A) Change the medication to buspirone
B) Discontinue the medication
C) Increase the medication dose
D) Refer to a mental health provider

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which medication is useful in treating both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)

A) Benzodiazepines
B) Buspirone
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
E) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

Answer 3

C, D, E