NU 664C Anxiety Disorders and Their Treatments EXAM
LATEST VERSION 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A LATEST UPDATE FOR 2026-2027
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition, a standard classification of mental disorders.
DSM-5
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a
system used for coding and classifying diseases.
ICD-10
Include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and chest
pain.
Physical Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Include difficulty concentrating and constant worry that is
disproportionate to actual stressors.
Cognitive Symptoms of GAD
,At least 1 month of worry after 1 panic attack.
Duration of Panic Disorder
4 or more symptoms must occur during a panic attack.
Required Number of Symptoms for Panic Disorder
Symptoms must not be a result of substance use, another medical
condition, or another mental disorder.
Exclusions for Panic Disorder
Fear of public transportation, open spaces, confined spaces,
being in a crowd, or being alone outside of home.
Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Persistent and lasting for at least 6 months.
Duration of Specific Phobia
Marked distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other
important areas of functioning.
Psychosocial Consequences of Specific Phobia
, Panic attacks can occur without an obvious trigger, but may be
related to situations that caused previous attacks.
Triggers for Panic Disorder
Anxiety symptoms may be presented differently across cultures.
Cultural Considerations in Anxiety
Typically include psychotherapy and medications such as SSRIs.
First Line Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Include norepinephrine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid
(GABA).
Neurotransmitters Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
Brain Structures Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include blushing, sweating, trembling, nausea, and difficulty speaking.
Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
LATEST VERSION 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A LATEST UPDATE FOR 2026-2027
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition, a standard classification of mental disorders.
DSM-5
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a
system used for coding and classifying diseases.
ICD-10
Include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and chest
pain.
Physical Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Include difficulty concentrating and constant worry that is
disproportionate to actual stressors.
Cognitive Symptoms of GAD
,At least 1 month of worry after 1 panic attack.
Duration of Panic Disorder
4 or more symptoms must occur during a panic attack.
Required Number of Symptoms for Panic Disorder
Symptoms must not be a result of substance use, another medical
condition, or another mental disorder.
Exclusions for Panic Disorder
Fear of public transportation, open spaces, confined spaces,
being in a crowd, or being alone outside of home.
Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Persistent and lasting for at least 6 months.
Duration of Specific Phobia
Marked distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other
important areas of functioning.
Psychosocial Consequences of Specific Phobia
, Panic attacks can occur without an obvious trigger, but may be
related to situations that caused previous attacks.
Triggers for Panic Disorder
Anxiety symptoms may be presented differently across cultures.
Cultural Considerations in Anxiety
Typically include psychotherapy and medications such as SSRIs.
First Line Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Include norepinephrine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid
(GABA).
Neurotransmitters Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
Brain Structures Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include blushing, sweating, trembling, nausea, and difficulty speaking.
Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
