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Which of the following best describes a panic attack?
Which of the following best describes a panic attack?
- A sudden feeling of sadness and despair accompanied by physical symptoms like fatigue and loss of appetite.
- A prolonged state of low-level anxiety and worry with occasional spikes in fear.
- A defined period of intense fear, anxiety, and dread accompanied by signs of dyspnea, choking, chest pain, increased heart rate, palpitations, nausea, and sweating. (correct)
- A gradual onset of fear and unease with no specific physical symptoms.
What characterizes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What characterizes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- It is a general feeling of unease and discomfort after a stressful event.
- It follows a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death. (correct)
- It is a mild form of anxiety experienced after any negative life event.
- It is a chronic state of fear and dread with no specific trigger.
What is the difference between mood and affect?
What is the difference between mood and affect?
- Affect is a long-lasting emotional state, while mood is a brief expression of feelings.
- Affect is a temporary expression of feelings, while mood is a more durable, prolonged display of feelings. (correct)
- Mood and affect are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.
- Mood refers to physical symptoms, while affect refers to emotional symptoms.
What differentiates dementia from delirium?
What differentiates dementia from delirium?
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What is lability in the context of mental health?
What is lability in the context of mental health?
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