Chapter 49: Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Chapter 49: Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

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1. Tachycardia is a common finding in individuals with

ANS:  A

Physical symptoms of panic disorder include heart palpitations and tachycardia in addition to chest pains. Palpitations may occur in generalized anxiety disorder. The hallmarks of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Bipolar disorder is not typically associated with cardiac symptoms.

REF:   Pg. 991

2. Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder

ANS:  B

Anxiety is frequently associated with the symptoms of OCD, and yielding to compulsions decreases anxiety temporarily. People with OCD typically strive to avoid disclosing their symptoms to relatives, friends, and health professionals. Disordered thinking and poor reality orientation are not associated with OCD patients. Individuals with OCD do not have severe psychotic illness.

REF:   Pg. 993

3. The fearful expectation of panic anxiety is known as

ANS:  B

Anticipatory anxiety refers to fearful expectation of panic anxiety onset. Patients may seek medical attention for what they perceive as a nervous breakdown. Panic attacks can be situational. Avoidance anxiety refers to personal strategies used to increase feelings of control and thereby decrease the risk of panic anxiety.

REF:   Pgs. 991-992

4. It is true that panic disorders

ANS:  A

Depending on the subtype, panic disorder is diagnosed two to three times more often in women than in men. Panic disorders are diagnosed more often in women. Initial onset usually occurs in late adolescence or young adulthood, with a mean age of onset of 26.6 years. Initial symptom onset in older age adults is less typical.

REF:   Pg. 991