NR 547 WEEK 2 2024/2025 QUIZ
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED)
100% CORRECT |RATED A+
Anxiety is often comorbid with _________________ as well as
medical conditions such as ____________, ___________, and
___________ Correct Answer major depression, COPD, asthma,
diabetes
Generalized anxiety disorder (anxiety) Correct Answer
neurological condition
-characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worrying that causes
emotional distress
-show symptoms on most days, for a period of at least six months
-common symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, irritability,
muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep disturbances
-GAD is twice as common in women as in men
Patients with anxiety disorders often show increased activity in
the ______________ and _______________ Correct Answer
amygdala and prefrontal cortex
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans have shown reduced
___________________ in patients with anxiety Correct Answer
serotonin binding
Risk factors for developing anxiety: Correct Answer -genetic
predisposition (family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood
,Anxiety Disorders Correct Answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic
Phobias
Agoraphobia
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
GAD often presents with physical symptoms, including: Correct
Answer restlessness or edginess
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
irritability
muscle tension
sleep disturbance
Functional neuroimaging studies of GAD show: Correct Answer
increased activation of the amygdala and reduced activation in
the prefrontal cortex, indicating heightened activation of the fear
response with diminished capacity for reasoning
Harold is a 32-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints
of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep at
night. He states he worries about finances, his performance at
work, and his relationship, and his worries have been "almost
constant" for 8 months. He denies substance use and recently
had a normal physical exam. He feels that his relationship is
suffering due to his constant worry.
Based on the DSM-5-TR, does Harold meet diagnostic criteria for
generalized anxiety disorder? Correct Answer Yes
Rationale: Harold meets the following diagnostic criteria for
generalized anxiety disorder: He has three symptoms associated
with worry, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep
, difficulties. He has experienced anxiety more days than not for
over 6 months, and his worries are impacting his relationship.
Social Anxiety Disorder Correct Answer AKA social phobia
-condition in which typical, everyday social interactions cause
significant anxiety, self-consciousness, fear of embarrassment, or
a feeling of being judged negatively by others
-may worry about the presence of physical symptoms that others
may notice such as trembling or blushing
-derealization, or a feeling of "spacing out," may occur
-Causes likely include a combination of genetic and
environmental factors
-past year: 7% of adults and 9% of adolescents
-DSM-5-TR defines social anxiety disorder as an individual's fear
of acting in a way that might cause judgment by others
-anxiety is persistent, lasting greater than six months
Usually, social anxiety disorder causes distress and anxiety in
specific social situations such as: Correct Answer -making small
talk with others
-meeting new people
-performing in front of others (called performance anxiety)
Panic attack Correct Answer brief episode of acute anxiety during
which an individual develops an intense fear of negative
outcomes accompanied by a feeling of imminent danger
-can be unpredictable
-feelings are often accompanied by physiological symptoms
• symptoms typically peak within ten to twenty minutes, some may
last for hours
Symptoms of Panic Attacks: Correct Answer -Palpitations,
pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
-Trembling or shaking
-Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED)
100% CORRECT |RATED A+
Anxiety is often comorbid with _________________ as well as
medical conditions such as ____________, ___________, and
___________ Correct Answer major depression, COPD, asthma,
diabetes
Generalized anxiety disorder (anxiety) Correct Answer
neurological condition
-characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worrying that causes
emotional distress
-show symptoms on most days, for a period of at least six months
-common symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, irritability,
muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep disturbances
-GAD is twice as common in women as in men
Patients with anxiety disorders often show increased activity in
the ______________ and _______________ Correct Answer
amygdala and prefrontal cortex
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans have shown reduced
___________________ in patients with anxiety Correct Answer
serotonin binding
Risk factors for developing anxiety: Correct Answer -genetic
predisposition (family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood
,Anxiety Disorders Correct Answer Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic
Phobias
Agoraphobia
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
GAD often presents with physical symptoms, including: Correct
Answer restlessness or edginess
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
irritability
muscle tension
sleep disturbance
Functional neuroimaging studies of GAD show: Correct Answer
increased activation of the amygdala and reduced activation in
the prefrontal cortex, indicating heightened activation of the fear
response with diminished capacity for reasoning
Harold is a 32-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints
of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep at
night. He states he worries about finances, his performance at
work, and his relationship, and his worries have been "almost
constant" for 8 months. He denies substance use and recently
had a normal physical exam. He feels that his relationship is
suffering due to his constant worry.
Based on the DSM-5-TR, does Harold meet diagnostic criteria for
generalized anxiety disorder? Correct Answer Yes
Rationale: Harold meets the following diagnostic criteria for
generalized anxiety disorder: He has three symptoms associated
with worry, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep
, difficulties. He has experienced anxiety more days than not for
over 6 months, and his worries are impacting his relationship.
Social Anxiety Disorder Correct Answer AKA social phobia
-condition in which typical, everyday social interactions cause
significant anxiety, self-consciousness, fear of embarrassment, or
a feeling of being judged negatively by others
-may worry about the presence of physical symptoms that others
may notice such as trembling or blushing
-derealization, or a feeling of "spacing out," may occur
-Causes likely include a combination of genetic and
environmental factors
-past year: 7% of adults and 9% of adolescents
-DSM-5-TR defines social anxiety disorder as an individual's fear
of acting in a way that might cause judgment by others
-anxiety is persistent, lasting greater than six months
Usually, social anxiety disorder causes distress and anxiety in
specific social situations such as: Correct Answer -making small
talk with others
-meeting new people
-performing in front of others (called performance anxiety)
Panic attack Correct Answer brief episode of acute anxiety during
which an individual develops an intense fear of negative
outcomes accompanied by a feeling of imminent danger
-can be unpredictable
-feelings are often accompanied by physiological symptoms
• symptoms typically peak within ten to twenty minutes, some may
last for hours
Symptoms of Panic Attacks: Correct Answer -Palpitations,
pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
-Trembling or shaking
-Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
