Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Flashcards

Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Flashcards

Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Flashcards
#1

First-line treatment for social anxiety disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

#2

What neurotransmitters are decreased in anxiety? _____ and GABA

#3

_____ is the most common psychiatric disorder in the world

#4

To be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, patients must exhibit 3/6 of the following symptoms over course of at least 6 months (mnemonic: Worry WARTS)- W_____- Worn out (Fatigue)- Absentminded (Difficulty concentrating)- Restlessness- Tension in muscle- Sleep disturbance

#5

In _____ disorder, the patient is preoccupied with a disease (fear of having a serious illness despite few or no symptoms and consistently negative evaluations)

#6

First-line treatment for panic disorder includes _____ + SSRIs or venlafaxine

#7

_____ (depression or anxiety) is characterized by decreased GABA

#8

Diagnosis of _____ disorder requires at least one panic attack, followed by at least one month (duration) of preoccupations with the attack

#9

_____ is defined as severe, persistent fear or anxiety triggered by specific things, situations, or environments for > 6 months (duration)

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