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Anxiety - Answer discomfort, apprehension, or dread from anticipation
Types of anxiety disorders - Answer -separation anxiety disorder
-selective mutism
-social phobia
-panic disorder
-panic attack
-agoraphobia
-*generalized anxiety disorder*
-substance induced
-due to medical condition
-specified or unspecified
Agoraphobia - Answer fear of open spaces
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Answer Anxiety where source is unknown and causes
behavior and occupational disturbances
> 6 months
GAD symptoms - Answer *Muscle tension
sweating
restlessness
tachycardia
keyed up*
irritable
tachypnea
palpitations
increased BP
nausea
Psychodynamic theory for GAD - Answer defects in ego function
, (conflict of Id & superego)
Cognitive theory for GAD - Answer faulty, counterproductive thinking patterns
(blows things out of proportion)
Biological aspects of GAD - Answer genetic vulnerability
dysfunction of limbic system
elevated blood lactate & norepinephrine
low serotonin levels
Nursing diagnoses for GAD - Answer -anxiety
-powerlessness
-fear
-social isolation
-ineffective coping
-ineffective role performance
-distubed body image
-ineffective impulse control
Nursing interventions for GAD - Answer -educate patient about illness & symptoms
-support systems
-stress management techniques
-*safety*
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for GAD - Answer -recognize irrational thought patterns
-stop/ overcome/ deal
-restructure thoughts
-view frightening situations realistically
-correct anxiety producing thoughts
Treatment options for GAD - Answer -individual psychotherapy
-behavior therapy
-psychopharmacology
Flooding/implosion therapy - Answer behavioral therapy