Agnes Jakes NR 547 week 2 Anxiety Disorders
questions and answers(latest update ,graded A+
intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds or shopping malls, driving)
that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not readily available if incapacitating panic-like
symptoms were to develop - answer Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a common consequence of panic disorder, but the 2 disorders can also develop
independently. - answer True
Although some clients with agoraphobia are completely homebound, many clients cope by
actively ______________ situations that create anxiety; for instance, a person who fears public
transportation may choose to live within walking distance to employment and shopping. Clients
may be able to function better when a support person comes with them - answer avoiding
To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have marked, persistent (≥
________ months) fear or anxiety - answer 6
To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have marked, persistent (≥ 6
months) fear of or anxiety about 2 or more of the following situations: - answer *Using public
transportation
*Being in open spaces (eg, parking lot, marketplace)
*Being in an enclosed place (eg, shop, theater)
*Standing in line or being in a crowd
*Being alone outside the home
Fear must involve thoughts that escape from the situation might be difficult or that patients
would receive no help if they became incapacitated by fear or a panic attack. In addition, all of
the following should be present - answer agoraphobia,
,Sigourney is a 47-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of anxiety. She states that
certain situations seem to trigger her anxiety, including using the subway, attending concerts
and movies, and going to the corner bodega. She states that these types of situations make her
fear that she will be trapped in the event of an emergency. To cope, she has been walking rather
than using public transportation and using an online ordering app for grocery delivery. She has
not been to a concert or movie theater in years and feels that she has lost some friends because
of her reluctance to attend. - answer agoraphobia,
Sigourney meets the following diagnostic criteria for ___________________: she has marked
anxiety about using public transportation and being in enclosed spaces and crowds. She fears a
situation because she worries about her ability to escape. She has changed her behaviors to
avoid situations that cause her anxiety, and she has caused social impairment in her life. -
answer agoraphobia:
a trauma- and stressor-related disorder - answer Adjustment disorder
_________________ occurs in the presence of a specific and identifiable stressor. The distress
experienced is out of proportion to the severity of the stressor. Examples of common stressors
include loss of employment, getting married, a new disability, or a natural disaster. Symptoms
begin within three months of the stressor and typically last no more than six months. - answer
Adjustment disorder
Adjustment disorder symptoms begin within three months of the stressor and typically last no
more than __________ months. - answer six
A 32-year-old White male was formerly employed as a corporate lawyer and has recently
started his own business. He has started experiencing symptoms of intense anxiety when taking
the subway to work. The symptoms include feeling short of breath, chest pressure, sweaty,
irritable, and an impending sense of doom. The symptoms have persisted and worsened over
time to where he has everything delivered and cannot leave the house. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
, a. Malingering
b. Delusional disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Hypochondriasis - answer Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of open spaces and/or
crowded spaces, and often is co-morbid with panic disorder.
characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worry about ordinary, everyday situations. A pattern
of difficult to control, frequent excessive & persistent worry that occurs more days than not for
at least 6 months - answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) not due to substance misuse,
medication, or other medical/ mental condition
GAD often presents with physical symptoms, including: - answer *restlessness or edginess
*fatigue
*difficulty concentrating
*irritability
*muscle tension
*sleep disturbance
Harold is a 32-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep at night. He states he worries about finances, his
performance at work, and his relationship, and his worries have been "almost constant" for 8
months. He denies substance use and recently had a normal physical exam. He feels that his
relationship is suffering due to his constant worry. - answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Harold meets the following diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder: He has three
symptoms associated with worry, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep
difficulties. He has experienced anxiety more days than not for over 6 months, and his worries
are impacting his relationship.
GAD is associated with at least one of the following symptoms in children and at least three 3 of
the following symptoms in adults - answer 1. Restlessness
questions and answers(latest update ,graded A+
intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds or shopping malls, driving)
that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not readily available if incapacitating panic-like
symptoms were to develop - answer Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a common consequence of panic disorder, but the 2 disorders can also develop
independently. - answer True
Although some clients with agoraphobia are completely homebound, many clients cope by
actively ______________ situations that create anxiety; for instance, a person who fears public
transportation may choose to live within walking distance to employment and shopping. Clients
may be able to function better when a support person comes with them - answer avoiding
To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have marked, persistent (≥
________ months) fear or anxiety - answer 6
To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have marked, persistent (≥ 6
months) fear of or anxiety about 2 or more of the following situations: - answer *Using public
transportation
*Being in open spaces (eg, parking lot, marketplace)
*Being in an enclosed place (eg, shop, theater)
*Standing in line or being in a crowd
*Being alone outside the home
Fear must involve thoughts that escape from the situation might be difficult or that patients
would receive no help if they became incapacitated by fear or a panic attack. In addition, all of
the following should be present - answer agoraphobia,
,Sigourney is a 47-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of anxiety. She states that
certain situations seem to trigger her anxiety, including using the subway, attending concerts
and movies, and going to the corner bodega. She states that these types of situations make her
fear that she will be trapped in the event of an emergency. To cope, she has been walking rather
than using public transportation and using an online ordering app for grocery delivery. She has
not been to a concert or movie theater in years and feels that she has lost some friends because
of her reluctance to attend. - answer agoraphobia,
Sigourney meets the following diagnostic criteria for ___________________: she has marked
anxiety about using public transportation and being in enclosed spaces and crowds. She fears a
situation because she worries about her ability to escape. She has changed her behaviors to
avoid situations that cause her anxiety, and she has caused social impairment in her life. -
answer agoraphobia:
a trauma- and stressor-related disorder - answer Adjustment disorder
_________________ occurs in the presence of a specific and identifiable stressor. The distress
experienced is out of proportion to the severity of the stressor. Examples of common stressors
include loss of employment, getting married, a new disability, or a natural disaster. Symptoms
begin within three months of the stressor and typically last no more than six months. - answer
Adjustment disorder
Adjustment disorder symptoms begin within three months of the stressor and typically last no
more than __________ months. - answer six
A 32-year-old White male was formerly employed as a corporate lawyer and has recently
started his own business. He has started experiencing symptoms of intense anxiety when taking
the subway to work. The symptoms include feeling short of breath, chest pressure, sweaty,
irritable, and an impending sense of doom. The symptoms have persisted and worsened over
time to where he has everything delivered and cannot leave the house. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
, a. Malingering
b. Delusional disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Hypochondriasis - answer Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of open spaces and/or
crowded spaces, and often is co-morbid with panic disorder.
characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worry about ordinary, everyday situations. A pattern
of difficult to control, frequent excessive & persistent worry that occurs more days than not for
at least 6 months - answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) not due to substance misuse,
medication, or other medical/ mental condition
GAD often presents with physical symptoms, including: - answer *restlessness or edginess
*fatigue
*difficulty concentrating
*irritability
*muscle tension
*sleep disturbance
Harold is a 32-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep at night. He states he worries about finances, his
performance at work, and his relationship, and his worries have been "almost constant" for 8
months. He denies substance use and recently had a normal physical exam. He feels that his
relationship is suffering due to his constant worry. - answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Harold meets the following diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder: He has three
symptoms associated with worry, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep
difficulties. He has experienced anxiety more days than not for over 6 months, and his worries
are impacting his relationship.
GAD is associated with at least one of the following symptoms in children and at least three 3 of
the following symptoms in adults - answer 1. Restlessness
