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Name some somatic symptoms of anxiety

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SOB
Palpitations 
Butterflies
Tremor
Tingling
Aches/ pains
Poor sleep
Urgency
1
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What is a somatiform disorder?

A

Somatic symptoms eg palpitations/pain that are unexplained by an organic cause or other psychiatric disorder

2
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what are the 5 types of anxiety disorder?

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Phobic
Paroxysmal (panic) 
Generalised 
OCD
PTSD
3
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What is the treatment for agoraphobia?

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SSRI and CBT

Exposure response prevention

4
Q

Is agoraphobia more common in men or women?

Average age of onset?

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Women 20-35 years old

5
Q

Is a social phobia more common in men or women?

Average age of onset?

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Neither, adolescent onset

6
Q

Name some biological causes of anxiety?

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Depression
Thyroid problems
Child birth

7
Q

Name some social trigger of anxiety?

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Bereavement
Recent unemployment
Recent child birth

8
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To be diagnosed with panic disorder which criteria must the patient meet?

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Recurring unforeseen panic attacks ( at least 2)

At least 1 month or persistent worry about another panic attack

9
Q

For GAD what low intensity psychological therapies are recommended?

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Individual self help
Guided self help
Paychoeducation groups

10
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for GAD which high intensity psychological therapies are recommended?

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CBT

Applied relaxation

11
Q

What is the first line tx in PTSD?

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Trauma focused CBT

Not drugs

12
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What drug treatment can be used in CBT?

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Paroxetine
Mirtrazapine
Amytriptiline
Phenelzine (MAOI)

13
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How often after the event in PTSD do symptoms occur?

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Straight after in 85%

14
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What is an obsession?

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Unwanted intrusive thought/ image that repeatedly enters someone’s mind

15
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What is a compulsion?

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Repetitive behaviours or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform

16
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How common is PTSD after a traumatic event?

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25-30%

17
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What percentage of the population have OCD?

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1-2%

18
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What is body dysmorphic disorder?

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Preoccupation with appearance or slight abnormality

19
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What is the special psychological treatment for OCD?

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Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

20
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If OCD/ BDD has functional impairment what tx should be considered?

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SSRI

Intensive CBT/ ERP