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Chapter 49: Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses
Banasik: Pathophysiology, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Tachycardia is a common finding in individuals with
a. panic attacks.
b. generalized anxiety disorder.
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
d. bipolar disorder.
ANS: A
Physical symptoms of panic disorder include heart palpitations and tachycardia in addition
to chest pains. Palpitations may occur in generalized anxiety disorder. The hallmarks of
OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Bipolar disorder is not typically associated with
cardiac symptoms.
2. Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder
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a. are not aware that obsessive thoughts are from their own brains.
b. may become highly anxious if prevented from performing rituals.
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c. have disordered thinking and poor reality orientation.
d. have a severe, unmanageable psychotic illness.
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ANS: B
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Anxiety is frequently associated with the symptoms of OCD, and yielding to compulsions
decreases anxiety temporarily. People with OCD typically strive to avoid disclosing their
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reality orientation are not associated with OCD patients. Individuals with OCD do not have
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severe psychotic illness.
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3. The fearful expectation of panic anxiety is known as
a. a nervous breakdown.
b. anticipatory anxiety.
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c. a phobia.
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d. avoidance anxiety.
ANS: B
Anticipatory anxiety refers to fearful expectation of panic anxiety onset. Patients may seek
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medical attention for what they perceive as a nervous breakdown. Panic attacks can be
situational. Avoidance anxiety refers to personal strategies used to increase feelings of
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control and thereby decrease the risk of panic anxiety.
4. It is true that panic disorders
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a. are diagnosed more often in women.
b. are diagnosed more often in men.
c. generally occur after age 45.
d. are common in the elderly.
ANS: A
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