PNR 413 Questions and Answers Already Graded A

PNR 413 Questions and Answers Already Graded A What are the stages of reactions to stress? alarm reaction stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage Anxiety and fear are considered to be two different things. true agoraphobia An abnormal fear of open or public places panic disorder an anxiety disorder that consists of sudden, overwhelming attacks of terror specific phobia fear of objects or specific situations or events obsessive-compulsive disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsession) and/ or actions (compulsions). generalized anxiety disorder an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, and/or insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after a traumatic experience anxious clients; short term med use of anxiolytics: ativan The neurotransmitter dopamine is associated with anxiety disorders. false the neurotransmitter Gaba and serotonin is associated with anxiety disorders. true the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders in the elderly is SSRI's antidepressant: prozac Decatastrophizing A "what if" technique designed to explore actual, rather than feared, events and consequences assertiveness training instruction in how to be self-assertive panic attacks involve _______________ minute episodes of intense, escalating anxiety with emotional fear and the psychologic discomfort 15-30 primary gain is the relief of anxiety secondary gain is attention recieved from others as a result of these behaviors Interventions for panic disorder cognitive behavioral therapy a patient with a panic disorder can have the following symptom automatism agoraphobia fear of open spaces specific