NR 507 – Anxiety Disorders Practice Exam (50 Questions) (NEW UPDATED
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]
Questions 1–10
1. A 28-year-old woman reports excessive worry about work, finances, and family for the past 8
months, feeling restless, fatigued, irritable, and unable to sleep well. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A) Panic disorder
B) Generalized anxiety disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Specific phobia
Rationale: Persistent worry ≥6 months with associated symptoms (restlessness, fatigue,
irritability, sleep disturbance) fits GAD.
2. Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and implicated in the pathophysiology of
anxiety disorders?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) GABA
D) Norepinephrine
Rationale: GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter; dysregulation can increase anxiety.
3. Which of the following is not a DSM-5 criterion for GAD?
A) Restlessness
B) Irritability
C) Depressive mood
D) Sleep disturbance
Rationale: Depressed mood is not required for GAD diagnosis (though it may co-occur).
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, 4. A 25-year-old man experiences sudden palpitations, sweating, chest tightness, and fear of
dying. Attacks occur unexpectedly and peak within 10 minutes. Most likely diagnosis?
A) Panic disorder
B) Social anxiety disorder
C) Specific phobia
D) GAD
Rationale: Sudden, recurrent, unexpected panic attacks are classic for panic disorder.
5. A 30-year-old avoids public speaking due to fear of embarrassment for over 6 months,
impacting her career. Diagnosis?
A) GAD
B) Panic disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Agoraphobia
Rationale: Social anxiety disorder involves fear of social evaluation, avoidance, and functional
impairment ≥6 months.
6. First-line pharmacotherapy for chronic anxiety disorders is:
A) Benzodiazepines only
B) SSRIs or SNRIs
C) β-blockers only
D) Antipsychotics
Rationale: SSRIs/SNRIs are first-line for chronic management; benzodiazepines are used short-
term.
7. Which therapy focuses on modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors contributing to
anxiety?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Supportive therapy
D) Electroconvulsive therapy
Rationale: CBT addresses thoughts and behaviors driving anxiety symptoms.
2026 Graded A+ EXAM
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]
Questions 1–10
1. A 28-year-old woman reports excessive worry about work, finances, and family for the past 8
months, feeling restless, fatigued, irritable, and unable to sleep well. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A) Panic disorder
B) Generalized anxiety disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Specific phobia
Rationale: Persistent worry ≥6 months with associated symptoms (restlessness, fatigue,
irritability, sleep disturbance) fits GAD.
2. Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and implicated in the pathophysiology of
anxiety disorders?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) GABA
D) Norepinephrine
Rationale: GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter; dysregulation can increase anxiety.
3. Which of the following is not a DSM-5 criterion for GAD?
A) Restlessness
B) Irritability
C) Depressive mood
D) Sleep disturbance
Rationale: Depressed mood is not required for GAD diagnosis (though it may co-occur).
2026 Graded A+ EXAM
, 4. A 25-year-old man experiences sudden palpitations, sweating, chest tightness, and fear of
dying. Attacks occur unexpectedly and peak within 10 minutes. Most likely diagnosis?
A) Panic disorder
B) Social anxiety disorder
C) Specific phobia
D) GAD
Rationale: Sudden, recurrent, unexpected panic attacks are classic for panic disorder.
5. A 30-year-old avoids public speaking due to fear of embarrassment for over 6 months,
impacting her career. Diagnosis?
A) GAD
B) Panic disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Agoraphobia
Rationale: Social anxiety disorder involves fear of social evaluation, avoidance, and functional
impairment ≥6 months.
6. First-line pharmacotherapy for chronic anxiety disorders is:
A) Benzodiazepines only
B) SSRIs or SNRIs
C) β-blockers only
D) Antipsychotics
Rationale: SSRIs/SNRIs are first-line for chronic management; benzodiazepines are used short-
term.
7. Which therapy focuses on modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors contributing to
anxiety?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
C) Supportive therapy
D) Electroconvulsive therapy
Rationale: CBT addresses thoughts and behaviors driving anxiety symptoms.
2026 Graded A+ EXAM
