NR 601 Week 3: Test Your
Knowledge
Question 1
pts
The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), in the
American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM V), states that excessive worry or
apprehension must be present more days than not for what length of time?
6
months
1 month
, 3 months
2 months
DSM criteria required GAD symptoms be present for a minimum of 6 months
for this diagnosis. Dunphy p. 1129
Question 2
pts
Which study has proven that onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is
in childhood?
PHQ 9
DSM-
5
ACES
GABA
The ACES study has proven that exposure to childhood trauma can result in
anxiety. Dunphy p.1129
Knowledge
Question 1
pts
The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), in the
American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM V), states that excessive worry or
apprehension must be present more days than not for what length of time?
6
months
1 month
, 3 months
2 months
DSM criteria required GAD symptoms be present for a minimum of 6 months
for this diagnosis. Dunphy p. 1129
Question 2
pts
Which study has proven that onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is
in childhood?
PHQ 9
DSM-
5
ACES
GABA
The ACES study has proven that exposure to childhood trauma can result in
anxiety. Dunphy p.1129
