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Questions
Case Study 1:
Sarah is a 28-year-old woman who presents to her primary care physician complaining of
feeling constantly on edge for the past six months. She reports difficulty controlling her
worry and states that she frequently experiences muscle tension, restlessness, fatigue,
irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Sarah mentions that these symptoms have
significantly impacted her ability to perform at work and maintain relationships with friends
and family. She denies any history of trauma or significant life stressors but admits to a
general tendency to worry excessively about various aspects of her life.
1. Based on Sarah's symptoms, what diagnosis would you give her according to the
DSM-5? (8 marks)
2. Discuss the potential etiology of Sarah's condition. (10 marks)
3. What is the prognosis for someone with Sarah's diagnosis? (7 marks)
4. What treatment options would you recommend for Sarah? (10 marks)
Case Study 2:
John, a 35-year-old man, comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden-onset
palpitations, sweating, trembling, and chest pain. He reports feeling like he's having a heart
attack and fears he might die. This episode has happened twice before in the past month, and
he has begun to avoid situations where he fears he might have another attack. John reveals
that he has a family history of anxiety disorders, with his mother being diagnosed with panic
disorder.
5. What diagnosis would you give John based on his symptoms? (9 marks)
6. Describe the possible causes of John's condition. (10 marks)
7. What is the likely prognosis for someone with John's diagnosis? (8 marks)
8. What treatment options are available for John? (9 marks)
, Case Study 3:
Emily, a 45-year-old woman, seeks therapy because she has been experiencing nightmares,
flashbacks, and intrusive memories of a car accident she was involved in three months ago.
She avoids driving or being in cars and experiences intense anxiety when she hears loud
noises that remind her of the accident. Emily recounts feeling emotionally numb since the
accident and struggles to connect with her family and friends.
9. What diagnosis would you assign to Emily according to the DSM-5 criteria? (8
marks)
10. Discuss the potential factors contributing to Emily's condition. (10 marks)
11. What is the typical prognosis for someone with Emily's diagnosis? (7 marks)
12. Outline the treatment options that might benefit Emily. (9 marks)
Case Study 4:
Mark, a 22-year-old man, reports extreme fear of public speaking and avoids social situations
where he might be the center of attention. He struggles to make friends and has difficulty
dating due to his anxiety. Mark describes feeling embarrassed and ashamed of his fear, as he
believes it makes him appear weak and inadequate to others. He recalls a traumatic
experience during a school presentation that intensified his fear of public speaking.
13. Based on Mark's symptoms, what DSM-5 diagnosis would you give him? (8 marks)
14. Explain the possible origins of Mark's condition. (9 marks)
15. What is the prognosis for someone with Mark's diagnosis? (8 marks)
16. What treatment strategies could be beneficial for Mark? (9 marks)
Case Study 5:
Samantha, a 30-year-old woman, seeks therapy because she has an intense fear of spiders.
She refuses to enter her basement because she once saw a spider there, and she avoids hiking
or camping trips for fear of encountering spiders in the wilderness. Samantha recalls a
childhood experience where she was bitten by a spider, which she believes triggered her
phobia.
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Questions
Case Study 1:
Sarah is a 28-year-old woman who presents to her primary care physician complaining of
feeling constantly on edge for the past six months. She reports difficulty controlling her
worry and states that she frequently experiences muscle tension, restlessness, fatigue,
irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Sarah mentions that these symptoms have
significantly impacted her ability to perform at work and maintain relationships with friends
and family. She denies any history of trauma or significant life stressors but admits to a
general tendency to worry excessively about various aspects of her life.
1. Based on Sarah's symptoms, what diagnosis would you give her according to the
DSM-5? (8 marks)
2. Discuss the potential etiology of Sarah's condition. (10 marks)
3. What is the prognosis for someone with Sarah's diagnosis? (7 marks)
4. What treatment options would you recommend for Sarah? (10 marks)
Case Study 2:
John, a 35-year-old man, comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden-onset
palpitations, sweating, trembling, and chest pain. He reports feeling like he's having a heart
attack and fears he might die. This episode has happened twice before in the past month, and
he has begun to avoid situations where he fears he might have another attack. John reveals
that he has a family history of anxiety disorders, with his mother being diagnosed with panic
disorder.
5. What diagnosis would you give John based on his symptoms? (9 marks)
6. Describe the possible causes of John's condition. (10 marks)
7. What is the likely prognosis for someone with John's diagnosis? (8 marks)
8. What treatment options are available for John? (9 marks)
, Case Study 3:
Emily, a 45-year-old woman, seeks therapy because she has been experiencing nightmares,
flashbacks, and intrusive memories of a car accident she was involved in three months ago.
She avoids driving or being in cars and experiences intense anxiety when she hears loud
noises that remind her of the accident. Emily recounts feeling emotionally numb since the
accident and struggles to connect with her family and friends.
9. What diagnosis would you assign to Emily according to the DSM-5 criteria? (8
marks)
10. Discuss the potential factors contributing to Emily's condition. (10 marks)
11. What is the typical prognosis for someone with Emily's diagnosis? (7 marks)
12. Outline the treatment options that might benefit Emily. (9 marks)
Case Study 4:
Mark, a 22-year-old man, reports extreme fear of public speaking and avoids social situations
where he might be the center of attention. He struggles to make friends and has difficulty
dating due to his anxiety. Mark describes feeling embarrassed and ashamed of his fear, as he
believes it makes him appear weak and inadequate to others. He recalls a traumatic
experience during a school presentation that intensified his fear of public speaking.
13. Based on Mark's symptoms, what DSM-5 diagnosis would you give him? (8 marks)
14. Explain the possible origins of Mark's condition. (9 marks)
15. What is the prognosis for someone with Mark's diagnosis? (8 marks)
16. What treatment strategies could be beneficial for Mark? (9 marks)
Case Study 5:
Samantha, a 30-year-old woman, seeks therapy because she has an intense fear of spiders.
She refuses to enter her basement because she once saw a spider there, and she avoids hiking
or camping trips for fear of encountering spiders in the wilderness. Samantha recalls a
childhood experience where she was bitten by a spider, which she believes triggered her
phobia.
