CMN 552 ANXIETY DO: EXAM,
2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- MDD; schizophrenia; paranoid personality
do; avoidance personality DO and dependent personality DO
, Review the pharmacological management for agoraphobia. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- benzos most rapid acting, most common
alprazolam, lorazepam --- also clonazepam avoid Bezos w pt with
history of etoh or drug abuser
ssri more tolerable less side effects-- discontinue syndrome most
common short half-life paxil
TCAs 400 titrate up over 8 12 weeks -- use only if ssri don't work
What psychotherapeutic treatments are used for agoraphobia? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Supportive, insight oriented, behavioral,
cognitive, and visual
What are the relevant epidemiological characteristics of specific
phobias? - CORRECT ANSWERS- common 5-10 % of pop. lifetime
prevalence 10%,
female 2:1 male
6mt 5-10 per 100, 1:1 male to female on blood ejection; peak for
natural and blood age 5-9; situational type except high mid 20s;
types
What are the psychodynamic aspects of phobias? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- oedipal, separation anxiety and shame
What is a counterphobic attitude? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Active
challenging fear, rock climbing ect
2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- MDD; schizophrenia; paranoid personality
do; avoidance personality DO and dependent personality DO
, Review the pharmacological management for agoraphobia. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- benzos most rapid acting, most common
alprazolam, lorazepam --- also clonazepam avoid Bezos w pt with
history of etoh or drug abuser
ssri more tolerable less side effects-- discontinue syndrome most
common short half-life paxil
TCAs 400 titrate up over 8 12 weeks -- use only if ssri don't work
What psychotherapeutic treatments are used for agoraphobia? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Supportive, insight oriented, behavioral,
cognitive, and visual
What are the relevant epidemiological characteristics of specific
phobias? - CORRECT ANSWERS- common 5-10 % of pop. lifetime
prevalence 10%,
female 2:1 male
6mt 5-10 per 100, 1:1 male to female on blood ejection; peak for
natural and blood age 5-9; situational type except high mid 20s;
types
What are the psychodynamic aspects of phobias? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- oedipal, separation anxiety and shame
What is a counterphobic attitude? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Active
challenging fear, rock climbing ect
