USAHS CONDITIONS EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Different types of anxiety disorders - ANSWER-anxiety disorder
panic disorder
various phobia-related disorders.
Best course of treatment for anxiety - ANSWER-Most of the time the best type of
management for anxiety disorders is a combination of pharmacological interventions as
well as psychological interventions
Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are used
frequently to treat anxiety disorders
The most effective management for anxiety disorders is really cognitive behavioral
interventions and relaxation training. Understanding how to behaviorly change what
you're experiencing and how you're approaching what you're experiencing with the
anxiety disorder is really how you can begin to manage it yourself
Agoraphobia - ANSWER-is a fear of situations in which they may not be able to escape,
so feeling of safety in home allows them to avoid situations that they may not be able to
escape, so it's actually more of a social anxiety as opposed to a fear of leaving their
home.
It's actually a fear of where they're going as opposed to and what could happen as
opposed to those types of experiences.
Manic-depressive disorder - ANSWER-Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-
depressive illness, can be classified as bipolar disorder I, which involves manic
episodes of more than seven days and depressive episodes lasting a few weeks
Manic episodes include feeling very high or elated, having lots of energy, becoming
more active than usual, talking quickly, being irritable, racing thoughts, and doing risky
things.
Depression disorder - ANSWER-Bipolar II disorder is characterized by depression and
hypomanic episodes that do not turn into major manic episodes.
Depressive episodes include feeling sad or empty, having little energy, decreased
activity, feeling worried, having difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, and
thoughts of suicide
, Medication management of biplolar disorders - ANSWER-mood stabilizers such as
lithium
antipsychotics such as risperidone, antidepressants
antipsychotics such as Symbyax
anti-anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines
Major depression characteristics - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms of depression include
feeling:
empty
hopeless
irritable
guilty
fatigued
restless, having difficulty concentrating and remembering, changes in appetite, physical
feelings of pain without cause, and thoughts of suicide
Schizophrenia medication management - ANSWER-antipsychotic medications such as
clozapine,
risperidone,
and haloperidol.
Anorexia nervosa - ANSWER-With anorexia, people severely restrict their food, appear
very thin or emaciated, have an intense fear of weight gain, and have a distorted body
image or self-esteem that is based on their weight and shape.
People with anorexia also develop additional systemic problems from lack of nutrition.
They experience changes in their bones, muscles, hair, nails, skin, blood pressure,
digestion, and heart function. They may even incur brain damage or multiorgan failure
as a result of their lack of nutrition.
Bulimia nervosa - ANSWER-People with bulimia have recurrent bouts of eating
unusually large amounts of food, binge eating followed by episodes of vomiting, fasting,
excessive exercise, or excessive use of laxatives and diuretics to rid themselves of the
extra weight.
People with bulimia may be slightly underweight, normal weight, or even overweight.
They typically have chronic sore throats, swollen glands, difficulty with their teeth,
gastrointestinal issues, and chronic dehydration.
Biplolar disorder - ANSWER-Is marked by extreme mood changes, energy levels, and
behavior.
Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder include periods of intense emotion, changes in
sleep patterns, activity levels, and unusual behaviors
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Different types of anxiety disorders - ANSWER-anxiety disorder
panic disorder
various phobia-related disorders.
Best course of treatment for anxiety - ANSWER-Most of the time the best type of
management for anxiety disorders is a combination of pharmacological interventions as
well as psychological interventions
Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are used
frequently to treat anxiety disorders
The most effective management for anxiety disorders is really cognitive behavioral
interventions and relaxation training. Understanding how to behaviorly change what
you're experiencing and how you're approaching what you're experiencing with the
anxiety disorder is really how you can begin to manage it yourself
Agoraphobia - ANSWER-is a fear of situations in which they may not be able to escape,
so feeling of safety in home allows them to avoid situations that they may not be able to
escape, so it's actually more of a social anxiety as opposed to a fear of leaving their
home.
It's actually a fear of where they're going as opposed to and what could happen as
opposed to those types of experiences.
Manic-depressive disorder - ANSWER-Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-
depressive illness, can be classified as bipolar disorder I, which involves manic
episodes of more than seven days and depressive episodes lasting a few weeks
Manic episodes include feeling very high or elated, having lots of energy, becoming
more active than usual, talking quickly, being irritable, racing thoughts, and doing risky
things.
Depression disorder - ANSWER-Bipolar II disorder is characterized by depression and
hypomanic episodes that do not turn into major manic episodes.
Depressive episodes include feeling sad or empty, having little energy, decreased
activity, feeling worried, having difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, and
thoughts of suicide
, Medication management of biplolar disorders - ANSWER-mood stabilizers such as
lithium
antipsychotics such as risperidone, antidepressants
antipsychotics such as Symbyax
anti-anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines
Major depression characteristics - ANSWER-Signs and symptoms of depression include
feeling:
empty
hopeless
irritable
guilty
fatigued
restless, having difficulty concentrating and remembering, changes in appetite, physical
feelings of pain without cause, and thoughts of suicide
Schizophrenia medication management - ANSWER-antipsychotic medications such as
clozapine,
risperidone,
and haloperidol.
Anorexia nervosa - ANSWER-With anorexia, people severely restrict their food, appear
very thin or emaciated, have an intense fear of weight gain, and have a distorted body
image or self-esteem that is based on their weight and shape.
People with anorexia also develop additional systemic problems from lack of nutrition.
They experience changes in their bones, muscles, hair, nails, skin, blood pressure,
digestion, and heart function. They may even incur brain damage or multiorgan failure
as a result of their lack of nutrition.
Bulimia nervosa - ANSWER-People with bulimia have recurrent bouts of eating
unusually large amounts of food, binge eating followed by episodes of vomiting, fasting,
excessive exercise, or excessive use of laxatives and diuretics to rid themselves of the
extra weight.
People with bulimia may be slightly underweight, normal weight, or even overweight.
They typically have chronic sore throats, swollen glands, difficulty with their teeth,
gastrointestinal issues, and chronic dehydration.
Biplolar disorder - ANSWER-Is marked by extreme mood changes, energy levels, and
behavior.
Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder include periods of intense emotion, changes in
sleep patterns, activity levels, and unusual behaviors
