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How many adults does anxiety disorders affect approximately? Anxiety effects approximately 40 million adults • What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the US? anxiety • Anxiety symptoms are typically manifested in several dimensions: o affective o cognitive o behavioral o somatic. • What are behavioral symptoms of anxiety? ▪ apathy, compulsions, rigidity,overreactions, preoccupation, and repetitive actionssuch as hair pulling or nail biting. • What are Somatic symptoms of anxiety? loss of appetite, dry mouth, and fatigue, to diarrhea, sweating, chest pain,hyperventilation, vomiting, and paresthesias. • Differential diagnoses of Anxiety Panic Disorder, Panic Attack Specifier, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder • How is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) defined? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry (over 6 months) about multiple concerns that are difficult to control. NURS 623 • What are the three neurotransmitters associated with GAD? o norepinephrine o serotonin