NR606 WEEK 3 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026.
Pediatric Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER:
-Separation anxiety
-Social anxiety
-OCD
-Body dysmorphic disorder
Anxiety - ANSWER: -Increased brain activity in the amygdala &
prefrontal cortex
-PET scans have also shown reduced serotonin binding in patients with
anxiety
-GAD
• persistent, uncontrollable worrying that causes emotional distress,
symptoms on most days, for a period of at least 6 months
-Symptoms:
• worrying, restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep
disturbances
Risk factors for developing anxiety - ANSWER: -genetic predisposition
(family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood
Medications for anxiety: GAD - ANSWER: -SSRIs
,-SNRIs
-buspirone
-Drug Therapy at least 12 months
Medications for anxiety: Panic Disorder - ANSWER: -paroxetine
-sertraline
-fluoxetine
-Drug therapy 6-9 months
Medications for anxiety: OCD - ANSWER: -fluoxetine
-fluvoxamine
-sertraline
-paroxetine
-clomipramine (TCA)
-Drug therapy for at least 1 year
Medications for anxiety: Social Anxiety Disorder - ANSWER: -sertraline
-paroxetine
-Drug therapy takes 4 weeks to see effects
Medications for anxiety: PTSD - ANSWER: -paroxetine
-sertraline
Depression - ANSWER: -Decreased brain activity in the prefrontal
cortex
-symptoms that last >2 weeks
-Symptoms:
, • depressed or irritable mood, diminished interest in activities,
significant weight or appetite changes, fatigue, feelings of
worthlessness, sleep disturbances, diminished ability to concentrate
-can be influenced by genetic & environmental factors, stressful life
events
• giving birth or experiencing emotional trauma
-linked to neurotransmitter imbalances
MDD - ANSWER: -primary feature of MDD is the occurrence of at least
1 episode of major depression lasting at least 2 weeks
-must experience 5 or more of the following symptoms in 2 weeks to
be diagnosed with a major depressive episode:
• feeling low most of the day for most days
• decreased interest in activities
• substantial weight loss, significant change in appetite
• fidgeting, random movement (i.e. pacing)
• decreased energy
• sense of guilt or worthlessness
• lack of focus or ability to make decisions
• repeated thoughts of death and suicide
Medications for depression - ANSWER: -SSRIs
-SNRIs
-NDRIs
-TCAs
-MAOIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - ANSWER: -Action:
2026.
Pediatric Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER:
-Separation anxiety
-Social anxiety
-OCD
-Body dysmorphic disorder
Anxiety - ANSWER: -Increased brain activity in the amygdala &
prefrontal cortex
-PET scans have also shown reduced serotonin binding in patients with
anxiety
-GAD
• persistent, uncontrollable worrying that causes emotional distress,
symptoms on most days, for a period of at least 6 months
-Symptoms:
• worrying, restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep
disturbances
Risk factors for developing anxiety - ANSWER: -genetic predisposition
(family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood
Medications for anxiety: GAD - ANSWER: -SSRIs
,-SNRIs
-buspirone
-Drug Therapy at least 12 months
Medications for anxiety: Panic Disorder - ANSWER: -paroxetine
-sertraline
-fluoxetine
-Drug therapy 6-9 months
Medications for anxiety: OCD - ANSWER: -fluoxetine
-fluvoxamine
-sertraline
-paroxetine
-clomipramine (TCA)
-Drug therapy for at least 1 year
Medications for anxiety: Social Anxiety Disorder - ANSWER: -sertraline
-paroxetine
-Drug therapy takes 4 weeks to see effects
Medications for anxiety: PTSD - ANSWER: -paroxetine
-sertraline
Depression - ANSWER: -Decreased brain activity in the prefrontal
cortex
-symptoms that last >2 weeks
-Symptoms:
, • depressed or irritable mood, diminished interest in activities,
significant weight or appetite changes, fatigue, feelings of
worthlessness, sleep disturbances, diminished ability to concentrate
-can be influenced by genetic & environmental factors, stressful life
events
• giving birth or experiencing emotional trauma
-linked to neurotransmitter imbalances
MDD - ANSWER: -primary feature of MDD is the occurrence of at least
1 episode of major depression lasting at least 2 weeks
-must experience 5 or more of the following symptoms in 2 weeks to
be diagnosed with a major depressive episode:
• feeling low most of the day for most days
• decreased interest in activities
• substantial weight loss, significant change in appetite
• fidgeting, random movement (i.e. pacing)
• decreased energy
• sense of guilt or worthlessness
• lack of focus or ability to make decisions
• repeated thoughts of death and suicide
Medications for depression - ANSWER: -SSRIs
-SNRIs
-NDRIs
-TCAs
-MAOIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - ANSWER: -Action:
