MH709/6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
1. What is the patient's primary fear in Panic Disorder?
-A future panic attack.
How long does a typical panic attack last?
-Peaks at 10 minutes.
1. Name four of the diagnostic criterion required for a diagnosis of Panic
Disorder.
-Palpitations, rapid heart rate, pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shaking, sensation
of shortness of breath, smothering feeling, choking sensation, chest pain, nausea, GI
upset, dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, unsteady, derealization,
depersonalization, fear of losing control, fear of "going crazy," fear of dying,
paresthesias, chills, heat sensations.
1. How long must symptoms be present for a diagnosis of Agoraphobia to be
made?
-At least six months.
1. What is the primary fear associated with Social Anxiety Disorder?
-Fear of being judged or critiqued, either negatively or positively.
1. What are key determinants when differentiating between anxiety disorders?
-Breadth of avoidance behaviour and motivation behind avoidance behaviour.
1. What is the treatment focus in Specific Phobias?
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
1. What is the patient's primary fear in Panic Disorder?
-A future panic attack.
How long does a typical panic attack last?
-Peaks at 10 minutes.
1. Name four of the diagnostic criterion required for a diagnosis of Panic
Disorder.
-Palpitations, rapid heart rate, pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shaking, sensation
of shortness of breath, smothering feeling, choking sensation, chest pain, nausea, GI
upset, dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, unsteady, derealization,
depersonalization, fear of losing control, fear of "going crazy," fear of dying,
paresthesias, chills, heat sensations.
1. How long must symptoms be present for a diagnosis of Agoraphobia to be
made?
-At least six months.
1. What is the primary fear associated with Social Anxiety Disorder?
-Fear of being judged or critiqued, either negatively or positively.
1. What are key determinants when differentiating between anxiety disorders?
-Breadth of avoidance behaviour and motivation behind avoidance behaviour.
1. What is the treatment focus in Specific Phobias?
