Panic and phobias Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

Panic and Phobias Questions with complete solution 2023

NSG 552 EXAM 3 Wilkes University ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ What is pramipexole? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dopamine receptor agonist Ropinerole (Requip) - CORRECT ANSWER-dopamine agonist (PD) Acute anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER- Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advi...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

ATI mental health proctored, ATI CMS EXAM REVIEW Lithium levels range 0.5-1.4 Sodium 135-145 potassium 3.5-5 Tricyclic Antidepressants Sedation, urinary retention, they lower seizure threshold, uses include BAD, acute panic attacks, phobias, enuresis, and chronic pain and their overdose can be deadly MAOI inhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters, hypertensive crisis. avoid pseudonephrine. Chlorpromazine (thorazine) Anticholinergic side effects constipation, urinary retention, b...

I achieved to get an 8.3 for the 2022 exam with this summary. An extensive summary of ALL LITERATURE of weeks 1 till 8, including examples and images. You won't need to read the articles anymore. Articles summarized are: - Choy et al. (2007) Treatment of specific phobia in adults. Clinical Psychology Review, 27, 266– 286. - Davey (1997). A conditioning model of phobias. In G.C.L. Davey (Ed.), Phobias: A handbook of theory, research and treatment (pp. 301-322). Wiley. - Menzies, ...

Anorexia Nervosa Correct Answer-- Extremely restricted eating - Extreme thinness (emaciation) - relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight - Intense fear of gaining weight - Distorted body image, a self-esteem that is heavily influenced by perceptions of body weight and shape, or a denial of the seriousness of low body weight Panic Disorder Correct Answer-repeated and unexpected panic attacks, along with either persistent concerns about future ...

Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD 2 components of anxiety Correct Answer: 1. Awareness of the physiological sensations (e.g., palpitations and sweating) 2. Awareness of being nervous or frightened Are women or men more likely to have anxiety? Correct Answer: Women (30.5% lifetime prevalence) are more likely to have an anxiety disorder than are men (19.2% lifetime prevalence) Screening or Assessment Tools for Anxiety Disorders Correct Answer: GAD-7 HAM-A DSM 5 Level 2 Cross-Cutting Symp...

Clonazepam (Klonopin) - PRN, Labs: CBC, LFT's, No alcohol allowed, rhinitis common Buspirone (Buspar) - Taken daily, non-benzo, antianxiety med, low sedation and addiction, common S/E: Dizziness, Insomnia, Nervousness Fluoxetine (Prozac) - SSRI, sustained release- do not open capsule, used for OCD, S/E: Changes in wt, no aspirin could lead to GI bleed, dizziness and drowsiness. Takes 4 wks to work SSRI - Used for Bulimia..... no antidepressants given for anorexia nervosa Lor...

Most common issues for individual therapy Correct answer- 1. losses 2. interpersonal conflicts 3. symptomatic presentations such as panic phobias, and negativity 4. Unfulfilled expectations at life transitions 5. Characterological issues such as narcissim or aggressiveness Psychoanalytic therapy Correct answer- 1. Originated by Freud 2. believed that behavior is determined by unconsious motivations and instincual drives . 3. promotes change by the development of greater ...