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CMN 552 ANXIETY DO EXAM | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for selective mutism? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Persistent lack of speaking in one or more social
settings especially school. Often before 5 but not noticed till in
school -- some only whisper or say inaudible single syllable
words-- may use eye contact or gestures-- will speak fluently at
home
Review the pharmacotherpeutic treatment for panic disorder
including dosing and duration for: TCAs - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
second choice to ssri.
1. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
5-12.5; 50-125
2. Imipramine (Tofranil) most effective titrate up slowly 8 - 12
weeks
10- 25; 150-500
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What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > All of the below features must be present in order
to make a proper diagnosis of agoraphobia: see table 9.3-1 399
• Marked and disproportionate fear when confronted with at least
two different situations, such as open spaces, public transport or
crowded areas
• An immediate anxiety response such as a panic attack when
exposed to the phobic stimulus
• Recognition of the fear as disproportionate
• Avoidance behaviors, distress or anticipatory anxiety that
significantly disrupts normal routine, relationships, occupational
or social activities
• Symptoms recorded for at least six months across all age
groups
• No other underlying condition that may explain the symptoms
What are the psychiatric differential diagnosis for agoraphobia? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > MDD; schizophrenia; paranoid personality do;
avoidance personality DO and dependent personality DO
Review the pharmacological management for agoraphobia. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > benzos most rapid acting, most common
alprazolam, lorazepam --- also clonazepam avoid Bezos w pt
with history of etoh or drug abuser
CMN 552 ANXIETY DO EXAM | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for selective mutism? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Persistent lack of speaking in one or more social
settings especially school. Often before 5 but not noticed till in
school -- some only whisper or say inaudible single syllable
words-- may use eye contact or gestures-- will speak fluently at
home
Review the pharmacotherpeutic treatment for panic disorder
including dosing and duration for: TCAs - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
second choice to ssri.
1. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
5-12.5; 50-125
2. Imipramine (Tofranil) most effective titrate up slowly 8 - 12
weeks
10- 25; 150-500
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What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > All of the below features must be present in order
to make a proper diagnosis of agoraphobia: see table 9.3-1 399
• Marked and disproportionate fear when confronted with at least
two different situations, such as open spaces, public transport or
crowded areas
• An immediate anxiety response such as a panic attack when
exposed to the phobic stimulus
• Recognition of the fear as disproportionate
• Avoidance behaviors, distress or anticipatory anxiety that
significantly disrupts normal routine, relationships, occupational
or social activities
• Symptoms recorded for at least six months across all age
groups
• No other underlying condition that may explain the symptoms
What are the psychiatric differential diagnosis for agoraphobia? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > MDD; schizophrenia; paranoid personality do;
avoidance personality DO and dependent personality DO
Review the pharmacological management for agoraphobia. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > benzos most rapid acting, most common
alprazolam, lorazepam --- also clonazepam avoid Bezos w pt
with history of etoh or drug abuser
