NR-547 Midterm Exam with Accurate
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(2026/2027 Update) Chamberlain
University
Adjustment disorder. Symptoms must begin ___ months within exposure to the stressor
and last NO MORE THAN ____ months
3
6
What are the DSM criteria for GAD?
WORRY about everyday tasks, sleep disturbance, restlessness, fatigue and immanent
fear, muscle tension or difficulty concentrating has to be persistent for six months or
GREATER
Name the first line treatment for GAD.
SSRIs
What is some s/e of SSRIS?
hyponatremia, weight loss, weight gain, anxiety in the initial stages.
What is another adjunct treatment or PRN medication used as a treatment for GAD?
Buspirone- This is an anxiolytic with decreased adverse effects & drug interactions. It
can take about 2-4 weeks to work and it is pretty weak however effective when used as
an adjunct.
, What is the GAD-7 screening tool?
This is a rapid screening for the presence of clinically significant anxiety disorders such
as: GAD, Panic disorders, PTSD, & social phobias.
5-9- mild
10-14- moderate
over 15- severe & active treatment is warranted
Name the DSM for panic disorder
Panic disorder is a MARKED PERSISTENT reoccurring panic attacks associated with
worry or concern of a negative outcome. These attacks are usually UNPROVOKED &
can happen in familiar places like home or school. The panic attacks can peak from 10-
20 minutes but some can last for hours.
1 month of worry after 1 panic attack
1 plus panic attack plus 4 of the somatic symptoms
Avoidant behavior/anticipatory anxiety for one month
What is some s/s that patients may complain of when having a panic attack or if they
are diagnosed with panic disorder?
Palpitations, feeling of choking, smothering sensation, nausea, abd stress,
derealization, dizziness, paresthesia, trembling
What is the first line treatment for panic disorder?
SSRI plus CBT therapy
Answers Already Graded A
(2026/2027 Update) Chamberlain
University
Adjustment disorder. Symptoms must begin ___ months within exposure to the stressor
and last NO MORE THAN ____ months
3
6
What are the DSM criteria for GAD?
WORRY about everyday tasks, sleep disturbance, restlessness, fatigue and immanent
fear, muscle tension or difficulty concentrating has to be persistent for six months or
GREATER
Name the first line treatment for GAD.
SSRIs
What is some s/e of SSRIS?
hyponatremia, weight loss, weight gain, anxiety in the initial stages.
What is another adjunct treatment or PRN medication used as a treatment for GAD?
Buspirone- This is an anxiolytic with decreased adverse effects & drug interactions. It
can take about 2-4 weeks to work and it is pretty weak however effective when used as
an adjunct.
, What is the GAD-7 screening tool?
This is a rapid screening for the presence of clinically significant anxiety disorders such
as: GAD, Panic disorders, PTSD, & social phobias.
5-9- mild
10-14- moderate
over 15- severe & active treatment is warranted
Name the DSM for panic disorder
Panic disorder is a MARKED PERSISTENT reoccurring panic attacks associated with
worry or concern of a negative outcome. These attacks are usually UNPROVOKED &
can happen in familiar places like home or school. The panic attacks can peak from 10-
20 minutes but some can last for hours.
1 month of worry after 1 panic attack
1 plus panic attack plus 4 of the somatic symptoms
Avoidant behavior/anticipatory anxiety for one month
What is some s/s that patients may complain of when having a panic attack or if they
are diagnosed with panic disorder?
Palpitations, feeling of choking, smothering sensation, nausea, abd stress,
derealization, dizziness, paresthesia, trembling
What is the first line treatment for panic disorder?
SSRI plus CBT therapy
