MH ATI Review
Psychobiologic Unit 3:
Disorders
(Latest
Detailed2026 Update)
Solution, With
Exams of
Nursing|Graded
Pass A+ Certified
types of anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-separation anxiety
panic disorder
phobias
GAD
Obsessive compulsive disorders include - ANSWERS-OCD
hoarding disorder
acute stress disorder - ANSWERS-exposure to traumatic event causing numbing,
detachment, for at least 3 days but not more than 1 month
PTSD - ANSWERS-exposure to trauma, causing intense fear, flashbacks, feeling
detachments, restricted affect, impaired for more than 1 month can last for years.
social phobias - ANSWERS-pt has fear of embarrassment, unable to perform in
front of others, dread of social situations, believes others are judging them,
impaired relationships
agoraphobia - ANSWERS-avoid being outside, impaired ability to work/perform
duties
panic disorder - ANSWERS-panic attacks at least 15-30 mins
four or more symptoms during attacks:
palpitations, SOB, choking, chest pain, nausea, depersonalization, fear of dying,
chills/hot flashes
,worries about when next attack will occur
risk factors for anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-more common in women
OCD equal in both
genetic
exposure to trauma
medical conditions need to be ruled out
stress induced anxiety or substance withdrawal induced anxiety
GAD - ANSWERS-exhibits uncontrollable, excessive worry for more than 3 months
affects areas of functioning
symptoms: restless, muscle tension, avoidance of stressful situations/events,
increased time/preparation before stressful events, seeks reassurance,
procrastination w/decisions.
OCD - ANSWERS-persistent thoughts/urges to suppress compulsions/ to control
anxiety.
time consuming, impairing occupational function and social
hoarding disorder - ANSWERS-obsessive desire to save items regardless of value,
extreme stress with throwing stuff out, leads to unsafe living environments
acute stress disorder vs. PTSD - ANSWERS-acute stress: 3 days to 1 mo
distressed when reminded of event, dreams/images, reliving thru flashbacks,
dissociative/amnesia of trauma, depersonalization, severe anxiety, irritable, sleep
disturbances.
PTSD: 1mo -years
recurrent intrusive recollection of events, dreams/images, reliving thru flashbacks,
illusions hallucinations, irritable, difficult w/concentration, sleep disturbances,
avoids people, cant show feelings
, type of milieu therapy for anxiety disorders? - ANSWERS-structured, safe,
predictable environment
monitoring for self harm/suicide
daily activities
encourage pt to share thoughts
open ended questions
decision making regarding care
postpone health teaching until after acute anxiety
specific therapies for anxiety disorders ? - ANSWERS-CBT, behavioral therapies
(relaxation teaching, modeling, flooding, systematic desensitization, response
prevention, thought stopping), group therapy, family therapy
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Medications for anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-SSRIs (sertraline) for trauma and
stressor related disorders
anxiolytics (diazepam) short term use
buspirone -anxiety managment (nonbarb anxiolytic)
anticonvulsants for mood stabilization w/anxiety
beta blockers or antihistamines w/anxiety
Depressive disorder DSM-5 (MDD) requires - ANSWERS-symptoms for everyday
for 2 wks, lasts most of the day
depressed mood
difficulty sleeping/excessive sleep
indecisiveness
suicidal ideation
Psychobiologic Unit 3:
Disorders
(Latest
Detailed2026 Update)
Solution, With
Exams of
Nursing|Graded
Pass A+ Certified
types of anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-separation anxiety
panic disorder
phobias
GAD
Obsessive compulsive disorders include - ANSWERS-OCD
hoarding disorder
acute stress disorder - ANSWERS-exposure to traumatic event causing numbing,
detachment, for at least 3 days but not more than 1 month
PTSD - ANSWERS-exposure to trauma, causing intense fear, flashbacks, feeling
detachments, restricted affect, impaired for more than 1 month can last for years.
social phobias - ANSWERS-pt has fear of embarrassment, unable to perform in
front of others, dread of social situations, believes others are judging them,
impaired relationships
agoraphobia - ANSWERS-avoid being outside, impaired ability to work/perform
duties
panic disorder - ANSWERS-panic attacks at least 15-30 mins
four or more symptoms during attacks:
palpitations, SOB, choking, chest pain, nausea, depersonalization, fear of dying,
chills/hot flashes
,worries about when next attack will occur
risk factors for anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-more common in women
OCD equal in both
genetic
exposure to trauma
medical conditions need to be ruled out
stress induced anxiety or substance withdrawal induced anxiety
GAD - ANSWERS-exhibits uncontrollable, excessive worry for more than 3 months
affects areas of functioning
symptoms: restless, muscle tension, avoidance of stressful situations/events,
increased time/preparation before stressful events, seeks reassurance,
procrastination w/decisions.
OCD - ANSWERS-persistent thoughts/urges to suppress compulsions/ to control
anxiety.
time consuming, impairing occupational function and social
hoarding disorder - ANSWERS-obsessive desire to save items regardless of value,
extreme stress with throwing stuff out, leads to unsafe living environments
acute stress disorder vs. PTSD - ANSWERS-acute stress: 3 days to 1 mo
distressed when reminded of event, dreams/images, reliving thru flashbacks,
dissociative/amnesia of trauma, depersonalization, severe anxiety, irritable, sleep
disturbances.
PTSD: 1mo -years
recurrent intrusive recollection of events, dreams/images, reliving thru flashbacks,
illusions hallucinations, irritable, difficult w/concentration, sleep disturbances,
avoids people, cant show feelings
, type of milieu therapy for anxiety disorders? - ANSWERS-structured, safe,
predictable environment
monitoring for self harm/suicide
daily activities
encourage pt to share thoughts
open ended questions
decision making regarding care
postpone health teaching until after acute anxiety
specific therapies for anxiety disorders ? - ANSWERS-CBT, behavioral therapies
(relaxation teaching, modeling, flooding, systematic desensitization, response
prevention, thought stopping), group therapy, family therapy
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Medications for anxiety disorders - ANSWERS-SSRIs (sertraline) for trauma and
stressor related disorders
anxiolytics (diazepam) short term use
buspirone -anxiety managment (nonbarb anxiolytic)
anticonvulsants for mood stabilization w/anxiety
beta blockers or antihistamines w/anxiety
Depressive disorder DSM-5 (MDD) requires - ANSWERS-symptoms for everyday
for 2 wks, lasts most of the day
depressed mood
difficulty sleeping/excessive sleep
indecisiveness
suicidal ideation
