A 43-year-old woman presents with episodes of severe anxiety, palpitations, and sweating. These occur unpredictably and last 10-15 minutes. Between episodes she feels well. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AGeneralized anxiety disorder
BPanic disorder
CSocial anxiety disorder
DHyperthyroidism
EPheochromocytoma
A 30-year-old woman presents with episodes of feeling detached from herself and her surroundings, as if watching herself from outside her body. These episodes last 10-15 minutes and cause significant distress. What is the most likely diagnosis?
APanic disorder
BDissociative disorder
CSchizophrenia
DDepression
EAnxiety disorder
A 40-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and tremor lasting 10-15 minutes. These occur 2-3 times per week with no obvious trigger. Physical examination and ECG during an episode are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AHyperthyroidism
BPanic disorder
CCardiac arrhythmia
DPheochromocytoma
ECaffeine excess
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