NU 664C: Anxiety Disorders and Their
Treatments EXAM LATEST VERSION
2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS.
A group of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear or anxiety. - Answer
Anxiety Disorders
A disorder marked by excessive worry about various aspects of life, developing gradually. -
Answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by fear of future
attacks. - Answer Panic Disorder
An intense fear of social or performance situations, typically beginning in the teenage years. -
Answer Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers severe physical reactions when
there is no real danger. - Answer Panic Attack
The fear of experiencing further panic attacks, leading to persistent worry. - Answer
Anticipatory Anxiety
Actions taken to avoid real or imagined triggers to prevent another panic attack. - Answer
Avoidance Behaviors
Fear or anxiety about being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in
the event of a panic attack. - Answer Agoraphobia
A persistent and intense fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior. -
Answer Specific Phobia
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a standard classification
of mental disorders. - Answer DSM-5
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a system used for coding and
classifying diseases. - Answer ICD-10
, Include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and chest pain. - Answer
Physical Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Include difficulty concentrating and constant worry that is disproportionate to actual stressors. -
Answer Cognitive Symptoms of GAD
At least 1 month of worry after 1 panic attack. - Answer Duration of Panic Disorder
4 or more symptoms must occur during a panic attack. - Answer Required Number of
Symptoms for Panic Disorder
Symptoms must not be a result of substance use, another medical condition, or another mental
disorder. - Answer Exclusions for Panic Disorder
Fear of public transportation, open spaces, confined spaces, being in a crowd, or being alone
outside of home. - Answer Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Persistent and lasting for at least 6 months. - Answer Duration of Specific Phobia
Marked distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. -
Answer Psychosocial Consequences of Specific Phobia
In social anxiety disorder, the fear is of embarrassing oneself in social situations. - Answer
Fear of Social Situations
Panic attacks can occur without an obvious trigger, but may be related to situations that caused
previous attacks. - Answer Triggers for Panic Disorder
Anxiety symptoms may be presented differently across cultures. - Answer Cultural
Considerations in Anxiety
Typically include psychotherapy and medications such as SSRIs. - Answer First Line
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Include norepinephrine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). - Answer
Neurotransmitters Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. - Answer Brain Structures
Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Treatments EXAM LATEST VERSION
2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS.
A group of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear or anxiety. - Answer
Anxiety Disorders
A disorder marked by excessive worry about various aspects of life, developing gradually. -
Answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by fear of future
attacks. - Answer Panic Disorder
An intense fear of social or performance situations, typically beginning in the teenage years. -
Answer Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers severe physical reactions when
there is no real danger. - Answer Panic Attack
The fear of experiencing further panic attacks, leading to persistent worry. - Answer
Anticipatory Anxiety
Actions taken to avoid real or imagined triggers to prevent another panic attack. - Answer
Avoidance Behaviors
Fear or anxiety about being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in
the event of a panic attack. - Answer Agoraphobia
A persistent and intense fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior. -
Answer Specific Phobia
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a standard classification
of mental disorders. - Answer DSM-5
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a system used for coding and
classifying diseases. - Answer ICD-10
, Include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and chest pain. - Answer
Physical Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Include difficulty concentrating and constant worry that is disproportionate to actual stressors. -
Answer Cognitive Symptoms of GAD
At least 1 month of worry after 1 panic attack. - Answer Duration of Panic Disorder
4 or more symptoms must occur during a panic attack. - Answer Required Number of
Symptoms for Panic Disorder
Symptoms must not be a result of substance use, another medical condition, or another mental
disorder. - Answer Exclusions for Panic Disorder
Fear of public transportation, open spaces, confined spaces, being in a crowd, or being alone
outside of home. - Answer Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Persistent and lasting for at least 6 months. - Answer Duration of Specific Phobia
Marked distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. -
Answer Psychosocial Consequences of Specific Phobia
In social anxiety disorder, the fear is of embarrassing oneself in social situations. - Answer
Fear of Social Situations
Panic attacks can occur without an obvious trigger, but may be related to situations that caused
previous attacks. - Answer Triggers for Panic Disorder
Anxiety symptoms may be presented differently across cultures. - Answer Cultural
Considerations in Anxiety
Typically include psychotherapy and medications such as SSRIs. - Answer First Line
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Include norepinephrine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). - Answer
Neurotransmitters Involved in Anxiety Disorders
Include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. - Answer Brain Structures
Involved in Anxiety Disorders
