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Psych 3.4

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Severe anxiety symptoms Perceptual field reduced, confused, automatic behavior
Panic anxiety symptoms Markedly disturbed behavior, running,shouting, screaming
Mild anxiety symptoms Grasps all information more effectively.
What is intellectualization A process in which events are analyzed based on remote, cold facts without passion
Reaction formation When unacceptable feelings or behaviors are controlled and kept out of awareness by developing the opposite emotion or behavio.
Sublimiation An unconscious process of transforming negative impulses into less damaging and even productive impulses.
Suppression Decision to delay addressing a disturbing situation or feeling
What is the most common manifestation of social anxiety disorder Fear of public speaking
Agoraphobia Excessive anxiety or fear about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing
What are the characteristics of panic attacks They come out of the blue and last a few minutes
PANICS acronym Palpitations, abdominal discomfort, nausea, impending doom, chest pain, shortness of breath
Generealized anxiety disorder Excessive worry that lasts for months, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
Does GAD usually require inpatient? No
What is considered the first line defense for anxiety related disorders SSRIs
What SNRI' is used in the treatment of severe anxiety Venlafaxine
What other SNRI is effective in the treatment of GAD Duloxetine
Benzodiazepines do what? Promote GABA activity and can cause paradoxical reactions
Non benzodiazepine agonist receptors characteristics Z hypnotics, have less tolerance/dependence, and selectivity for GABA receptors.
What is the first line for anxiety? Busiprone, not for acute anxiety, can not take grape fruit juice with this medication.
How many weeks does it take for onset of effects from anxiety medication? 4-6 weeks.
 

 



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