Neurobiological basis of anxiety US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Neurobiological basis of anxiety Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ disorder is characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations that cause severe distress and is temporarily relieved by the performance of repetitive actions
Answer: Obessive-compulsive
Flashcard 2: _____ disorders are characterized by an inappropriate experience of fear/worry and physical manifestations incongruent with the magnitude of the perceived stressor
Answer: Anxiety
Flashcard 3: Benzodiazepines may be used to treat _____ disorder and panic disorder, though SSRIs and SNRIs are first line
Answer: generalized anxiety
Flashcard 4: _____ is a phobia characterized by irrational fear/anxiety in uncontrollable environments (e.g. wide open or crowed spaces, public transportation)
Answer: Agoraphobia
Flashcard 5: People with cluster _____ personality disorders are described as anxious or fearful
Answer: C
Flashcard 6: anxiety disorder
Answer:
Extra: increased: NE
decreased: serotonin, GABA
Flashcard 7: What emotional states are most associated with the locus ceruleus?
Answer: stress, panic
Flashcard 8: Anxiety is characterized by _____ serotonin
Answer: decreased
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Flashcard 9: _____ disorder is a psychological trauma in response to life threatening situation (witnessing death, serious injury, or sexual violence)
Answer: Post-traumatic stress
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Flashcard 10: _____ may be used to treat parasomnias in children, such as sleep walking and night terrors
Answer: Benzodiazepines
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