age 1 of 74
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What are a couple of psychoactive substances that can produce
panic attack? (DSM 213) ......ANSWER........Cocaine,
amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, withdrawal from alcohol &
barbiturates can produce this condition.
What are some of the major symptoms of a panic attack? How
many symptoms are required? How quickly does it reach its
peak? When are panic attacks used as a specifier? (DSM 214)
......ANSWER........Major symptoms include: palpitations, sweating,
shaking, shortness of breath, feelings of choking, chest pain,
nausea, dizziness, among others.//
,age 2 of 74
Four (or more) symptoms required. //
Reaches its peak within minutes.//
Used as a specifier when it is present in the context of any
anxiety disorder or other mental disorder (except for: panic
disorder).
Differentiate between expected and unexpected panic attacks
(DSM 215) ......ANSWER........Expected panic attacks are attacks
for which there is an obvious cue or trigger. Unexpected panic
attacks are those for which there is no obvious cue or trigger at
the time of occurrence (e.g. relaxing or asleep).
What are 2 types of settings/situations involved in
agoraphobia? What is the source of perceived threat for a
person with agoraphobia? Note the strategies of avoidance,
companion, or endurance. What is meant by "panic-like
,age 3 of 74
symptoms"? (DSM 217-8) ......ANSWER........Two types of
settings/situations involved in this condition are:
using public transportation (e.g. buses, trains)
being in open spaces (e.g. parking lots, bridges.//
The source of perceived threat is escape might be difficult or
help not available in event of developing panic-like symptoms
or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms.//
The agoraphobic situations are actively avoided, require the
presence of a companion, or are endured with intense fear or
anxiety.//
"Panic-like symptoms" refer to any of the 13 symptoms included
in the criteria for panic attack (e.g. dizziness, faintness, and fear
of dying).
, age 4 of 74
What are characteristics of generalized anxiety disorder? (DSM
222) How does this diagnosis seem different from specific
phobia or social anxiety disorder? ......ANSWER........Excessive
anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6
months, about a number of events or activities. 3 or more
symptoms from list of 6: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance.//
This diagnosis is different from social anxiety disorder in that
SAD have anticipatory anxiety about being evaluated by others
vs GAD worry whether or not they are being evaluated.
When is a diagnosis of substance/medication-induced anxiety
disorder given? (DSM 226) (See "Associated Features" DSM
228-9). When does "anxiety disorder due to another medical
condition apply? (DSM 230) ......ANSWER........-Criterion A: Panic
attacks or anxiety is predominant in the clinical picture
IAAO 500 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <RECENT VERSION>
What are a couple of psychoactive substances that can produce
panic attack? (DSM 213) ......ANSWER........Cocaine,
amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, withdrawal from alcohol &
barbiturates can produce this condition.
What are some of the major symptoms of a panic attack? How
many symptoms are required? How quickly does it reach its
peak? When are panic attacks used as a specifier? (DSM 214)
......ANSWER........Major symptoms include: palpitations, sweating,
shaking, shortness of breath, feelings of choking, chest pain,
nausea, dizziness, among others.//
,age 2 of 74
Four (or more) symptoms required. //
Reaches its peak within minutes.//
Used as a specifier when it is present in the context of any
anxiety disorder or other mental disorder (except for: panic
disorder).
Differentiate between expected and unexpected panic attacks
(DSM 215) ......ANSWER........Expected panic attacks are attacks
for which there is an obvious cue or trigger. Unexpected panic
attacks are those for which there is no obvious cue or trigger at
the time of occurrence (e.g. relaxing or asleep).
What are 2 types of settings/situations involved in
agoraphobia? What is the source of perceived threat for a
person with agoraphobia? Note the strategies of avoidance,
companion, or endurance. What is meant by "panic-like
,age 3 of 74
symptoms"? (DSM 217-8) ......ANSWER........Two types of
settings/situations involved in this condition are:
using public transportation (e.g. buses, trains)
being in open spaces (e.g. parking lots, bridges.//
The source of perceived threat is escape might be difficult or
help not available in event of developing panic-like symptoms
or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms.//
The agoraphobic situations are actively avoided, require the
presence of a companion, or are endured with intense fear or
anxiety.//
"Panic-like symptoms" refer to any of the 13 symptoms included
in the criteria for panic attack (e.g. dizziness, faintness, and fear
of dying).
, age 4 of 74
What are characteristics of generalized anxiety disorder? (DSM
222) How does this diagnosis seem different from specific
phobia or social anxiety disorder? ......ANSWER........Excessive
anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6
months, about a number of events or activities. 3 or more
symptoms from list of 6: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance.//
This diagnosis is different from social anxiety disorder in that
SAD have anticipatory anxiety about being evaluated by others
vs GAD worry whether or not they are being evaluated.
When is a diagnosis of substance/medication-induced anxiety
disorder given? (DSM 226) (See "Associated Features" DSM
228-9). When does "anxiety disorder due to another medical
condition apply? (DSM 230) ......ANSWER........-Criterion A: Panic
attacks or anxiety is predominant in the clinical picture
