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Which of the following is a characteristic of Post-traumatic stress disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Post-traumatic stress disorder?
- Fear of spiders
- Exposure to actual death or violence (correct)
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of heights
What is one of the diagnostic criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is one of the diagnostic criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
- Enjoying public speaking
- Fear of being judged harshly by others (correct)
- Being excessively organized
- Constant feeling of happiness in social situations
What duration does a phobia need to persist for in order to be diagnosed?
What duration does a phobia need to persist for in order to be diagnosed?
- Less than a month
- More than 6 months (correct)
- 4 months
- 3 months
Which disorder may present as a panic attack when exposed to the phobic object/situation?
Which disorder may present as a panic attack when exposed to the phobic object/situation?
What impact must a phobia have on daily routine/social functioning for it to be significant?
What impact must a phobia have on daily routine/social functioning for it to be significant?
What is a common manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder's intrusion symptoms?
What is a common manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder's intrusion symptoms?
Which group is a growing demographic affected by post-traumatic stress disorder according to the text?
Which group is a growing demographic affected by post-traumatic stress disorder according to the text?
What is an example of arousal and reactivity symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder?
What is an example of arousal and reactivity symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder?
Which is a characteristic of negative alterations in cognition or mood in post-traumatic stress disorder?
Which is a characteristic of negative alterations in cognition or mood in post-traumatic stress disorder?
What is a key requirement for the duration of symptoms in diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder?
What is a key requirement for the duration of symptoms in diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder?
Which category of symptoms in PTSD includes involuntary distressing memories or dreams?
Which category of symptoms in PTSD includes involuntary distressing memories or dreams?
What is a common feature among patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) regarding their awareness of obsessions and compulsions?
What is a common feature among patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) regarding their awareness of obsessions and compulsions?
Which area of the brain is primarily activated in response to fear in the neurobiology of anxiety disorders?
Which area of the brain is primarily activated in response to fear in the neurobiology of anxiety disorders?
What effect does activation of the amygdala have on emotional responses?
What effect does activation of the amygdala have on emotional responses?
Which disorder shares a similar neurobiology with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Which disorder shares a similar neurobiology with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Which system in the brain is activated by the hypothalamus in response to fear?
Which system in the brain is activated by the hypothalamus in response to fear?
Which midbrain nucleus is responsible for releasing norepinephrine (NE) in the fear response?
Which midbrain nucleus is responsible for releasing norepinephrine (NE) in the fear response?
What is the primary reason for increased likelihood of dependence when the dose of benzodiazepines is increased?
What is the primary reason for increased likelihood of dependence when the dose of benzodiazepines is increased?
Which of the following is NOT a mild withdrawal symptom associated with short-term or low-dose benzodiazepine use?
Which of the following is NOT a mild withdrawal symptom associated with short-term or low-dose benzodiazepine use?
What is the recommended practice when a patient experiences a few nights of poor sleep after discontinuing benzodiazepines?
What is the recommended practice when a patient experiences a few nights of poor sleep after discontinuing benzodiazepines?
Which of the following is NOT a severe withdrawal symptom associated with abrupt discontinuation of long-term or high-dose benzodiazepine use?
Which of the following is NOT a severe withdrawal symptom associated with abrupt discontinuation of long-term or high-dose benzodiazepine use?
What is the rationale behind the statement: "Withdrawal symptoms can also occur during chronic drug use – why?"
What is the rationale behind the statement: "Withdrawal symptoms can also occur during chronic drug use – why?"
According to the information provided, what is the minimum duration of benzodiazepine use that increases the likelihood of tolerance, dependence, and several withdrawal symptoms?
According to the information provided, what is the minimum duration of benzodiazepine use that increases the likelihood of tolerance, dependence, and several withdrawal symptoms?
What is the primary concern with using flumazenil to treat a multi-drug overdose involving benzodiazepines like diazepam?
What is the primary concern with using flumazenil to treat a multi-drug overdose involving benzodiazepines like diazepam?
What is the primary concern with using benzodiazepines to treat insomnia?
What is the primary concern with using benzodiazepines to treat insomnia?
If a patient had received a benzodiazepine during an in-office procedure and was subsequently given flumazenil to reverse its effects, what potential issue could arise?
If a patient had received a benzodiazepine during an in-office procedure and was subsequently given flumazenil to reverse its effects, what potential issue could arise?
What is the primary mechanism of action of flumazenil in reversing the effects of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of flumazenil in reversing the effects of benzodiazepines?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of benzodiazepines is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of benzodiazepines is true?
What is a potential therapeutic use of flumazenil mentioned in the text?
What is a potential therapeutic use of flumazenil mentioned in the text?
