CMN 552 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing – Module 2 Primary Study Guide (Anxiety Disorders, DSM 5 Updates, University of South Alabama).pdf

CMN 552 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing – Module 2 Primary Study Guide (Anxiety Disorders, DSM 5 Updates, University of South Alabama).pdf This CMN 552 Module 2 Study Guide provides verified notes from Sadock, Chapter 14 (Anxiety Disorders), aligned with the University of South Alabama’s advanced psychiatric nursing curriculum. It’s designed to help graduate nursing students master DSM‑5 modifications, epidemiology, genetics, and treatment approaches for anxiety disorders. Content Highlights: - DSM‑5 Modifications in Anxiety Disorders - OCD and PTSD reclassified into new categories. - Addition of Separation Anxiety Disorder to adult anxiety disorders. - Social phobia renamed Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). - Clinical Features - Agoraphobia: epidemiology, comorbidities, and diagnostic distinctions. - Social Anxiety Disorder: differential diagnosis, risk factors, comorbidities, suicide risk, and treatment (CBT, SSRIs, beta blockers for performance subtype). - Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): prevalence, comorbidities, and clinical course. - Separation Anxiety Disorder: DSM‑5 changes, adult onset, and nosology. - Epidemiology & Medical Comorbidity - Strong associations between anxiety disorders and physical conditions (respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, metabolic, musculoskeletal). - Evidence linking asthma in childhood with persistent anxiety into adolescence. - Genetics of Anxiety Disorders - Family studies, twin studies, and genetic epidemiology findings. - Familial aggregation and heritability patterns across anxiety disorders. Key Benefits: - Comprehensive coverage of DSM‑5 anxiety disorder updates. - Verified notes aligned with CMN 552 curriculum. - Perfect for exam prep, quick review, and clinical application. - Organized for rapid recall and last‑minute study sessions