NR 547 Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental
Health across the Lifespan Practicum - Chamberlain
, NR 547 Week 2
1. intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds or
shop-
ping malls, driving) that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not
readily available if incapacitating panic-like symptoms were to develop:
Agoraphobia
2. Agoraphobia is a common consequence of panic disorder, but the 2
disor- ders can also develop independently.: True
3. Although some clients with agoraphobia are completely homebound,
many clients cope by actively situations that create anxiety; for
instance, a person who fears public transportation may choose to live
within walking distance to employment and shopping. Clients may be
able to func- tion better when a support person comes with them:
avoiding
4. To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have
marked, persistent (e months) fear or anxiety
:6
, 5. To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have
marked, persistent (e 6 months) fear of or anxiety about 2 or more of
the following situations:: *Using public transportation
*Being in open spaces (eg, parking lot, marketplace)
*Being in an enclosed place (eg, shop, theater)
*Standing in line or being in a crowd
*Being alone outside the home
6. Fear must involve thoughts that escape from the situation might be
difficult or that patients would receive no help if they became
incapacitated by fear or a panic attack. In addition, all of the following
should be present: agoraphobia,
7. Sigourney is a 47-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of
anx- iety. She states that certain situations seem to trigger her anxiety,
including using the subway, attending concerts and movies, and going
to the corner bodega. She states that these types of situations make her
fear that she will be trapped in the event of an emergency.To cope, she
has been walking rather than using public transportation and using an
online ordering app for grocery delivery. She has not been to a concert or
movie theater in years and feels that she has lost some friends because
of her reluctance to attend.: agoraphobia,
Health across the Lifespan Practicum - Chamberlain
, NR 547 Week 2
1. intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds or
shop-
ping malls, driving) that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not
readily available if incapacitating panic-like symptoms were to develop:
Agoraphobia
2. Agoraphobia is a common consequence of panic disorder, but the 2
disor- ders can also develop independently.: True
3. Although some clients with agoraphobia are completely homebound,
many clients cope by actively situations that create anxiety; for
instance, a person who fears public transportation may choose to live
within walking distance to employment and shopping. Clients may be
able to func- tion better when a support person comes with them:
avoiding
4. To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have
marked, persistent (e months) fear or anxiety
:6
, 5. To meet the DSM-5-TR criteria for agoraphobia, patients must have
marked, persistent (e 6 months) fear of or anxiety about 2 or more of
the following situations:: *Using public transportation
*Being in open spaces (eg, parking lot, marketplace)
*Being in an enclosed place (eg, shop, theater)
*Standing in line or being in a crowd
*Being alone outside the home
6. Fear must involve thoughts that escape from the situation might be
difficult or that patients would receive no help if they became
incapacitated by fear or a panic attack. In addition, all of the following
should be present: agoraphobia,
7. Sigourney is a 47-year-old who presents to the clinic with complaints of
anx- iety. She states that certain situations seem to trigger her anxiety,
including using the subway, attending concerts and movies, and going
to the corner bodega. She states that these types of situations make her
fear that she will be trapped in the event of an emergency.To cope, she
has been walking rather than using public transportation and using an
online ordering app for grocery delivery. She has not been to a concert or
movie theater in years and feels that she has lost some friends because
of her reluctance to attend.: agoraphobia,
