Neurobiological basis of anxiety — Flashcards

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_____ disorder is characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations that cause severe distress and is temporarily relieved by the performance of repetitive actions

_____ disorders are characterized by an inappropriate experience of fear/worry and physical manifestations incongruent with the magnitude of the perceived stressor

Benzodiazepines may be used to treat _____ disorder and panic disorder, though SSRIs and SNRIs are first line

_____ is a phobia characterized by irrational fear/anxiety in uncontrollable environments (e.g. wide open or crowed spaces, public transportation)

People with cluster _____ personality disorders are described as anxious or fearful

anxiety disorder

What emotional states are most associated with the locus ceruleus?

Anxiety is characterized by _____ serotonin

_____ disorder is a psychological trauma in response to life threatening situation (witnessing death, serious injury, or sexual violence)

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_____ may be used to treat parasomnias in children, such as sleep walking and night terrors

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Neurobiological basis of anxiety Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: _____ disorder is characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations that cause severe distress and is temporarily relieved by the performance of repetitive actions

Answer: Obessive-compulsive

Flashcard 2: _____ disorders are characterized by an inappropriate experience of fear/worry and physical manifestations incongruent with the magnitude of the perceived stressor

Answer: Anxiety

Flashcard 3: Benzodiazepines may be used to treat _____ disorder and panic disorder, though SSRIs and SNRIs are first line

Answer: generalized anxiety

Flashcard 4: _____ is a phobia characterized by irrational fear/anxiety in uncontrollable environments (e.g. wide open or crowed spaces, public transportation)

Answer: Agoraphobia

Flashcard 5: People with cluster _____ personality disorders are described as anxious or fearful

Answer: C

Flashcard 6: anxiety disorder

Answer:

Extra: increased: NE decreased: serotonin, GABA

Flashcard 7: What emotional states are most associated with the locus ceruleus?

Answer: stress, panic

Flashcard 8: Anxiety is characterized by _____ serotonin

Answer: decreased

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Flashcard 9: _____ disorder is a psychological trauma in response to life threatening situation (witnessing death, serious injury, or sexual violence)

Answer: Post-traumatic stress

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Flashcard 10: _____ may be used to treat parasomnias in children, such as sleep walking and night terrors

Answer: Benzodiazepines

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