Mental Health Interventions and Disorders Quiz

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What is the subjective response to stress?

Physical, emotional, cognitive, & behavioural symptoms

Anxiety (correct)

Fear

Dread

When does 'normal' anxiety become abnormal?

When fear is the predominant response

When anxiety is solely cognitive

When panic is experienced routinely (correct)

When external stimuli are absent

What triggers acute anxiety?

Internal thoughts

Traumatic memories

Perceived danger (correct)

Chronic stress

What is the body's reaction to anxiety and fear?

The same physiological response Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'normal' anxiety from panic?

Frequency of occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of depersonalization disorder?

Persistent feeling of detachment from one's mental processes or body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of derealization disorder?

Persistent feeling of unreality of surroundings Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of dissociative amnesia?

Inability to recall important personal information Signup and view all the answers

What are the epidemiological findings related to depersonalization and derealization disorders?

Depersonalization: 1-3% of population; Derealization: 2-7% of population Signup and view all the answers

What are the etiological factors associated with dissociative disorders?

Bio-psycho-social factors, diathesis-stress model Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is recommended in the biological domain for managing panic disorder?

Breathing control Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk factor for panic disorder in children?

Physical or sexual abuse Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is recommended as first-line treatment for anxiety?

Psychotherapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential concern associated with benzodiazepines for treating anxiety?

Psychological and physiological tolerance Signup and view all the answers

At what age do individuals with panic disorder typically experience peaks in symptoms?

Late teens/early 20s and 30s Signup and view all the answers

What are the four levels of anxiety?

Mild, moderate, severe, panic Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of severe anxiety assessment?

Distorted perceptions, inability to focus, increased somatic complaints Signup and view all the answers

What are the automatic coping styles that protect people from anxiety called?

Defenses Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadian adults are affected by anxiety disorders?

11.6% Signup and view all the answers

What is panic disorder characterized by?

Repeated panic attacks that increase in duration and intensity over a period of 1-2 months Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves severe anxiety or fear in social or performance situations?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifetime prevalence of OCD in adults?

2.5% Signup and view all the answers

What are obsessions in the context of OCD?

Unwanted, intrusive thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the bimodal age of onset for OCD?

Adolescence and early adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing management for GAD focused on?

Assessment of diet, nutrition, sleep patterns, and psychopharmacologic treatments Signup and view all the answers

What are the pharmacological interventions for severe anxiety levels?

Antidepressants and anxiolytics Signup and view all the answers

What are the key symptom dimensions of PTSD?

Re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of treatment for anxiety?

Using effective coping strategies, reporting decreased intensity of anxiety, and using breathing techniques to control anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What are the advanced-practice interventions for anxiety?

Cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, relaxation training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy Signup and view all the answers

What are the community resources for anxiety disorders mentioned in the text?

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba and Anxiety Disorders Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mental Health Interventions and Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview

Goals of treatment for anxiety include using effective coping strategies, reporting decreased intensity of anxiety, and using breathing techniques to control anxiety
Interventions for alleviating anxiety include initiating a therapeutic dialogue, countering faulty thinking, managing hyperventilation, suggesting lifestyle changes, and teaching adaptive coping strategies
Pharmacological interventions for severe anxiety levels include antidepressants and anxiolytics
Advanced-practice interventions for anxiety encompass cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, relaxation training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy
Community resources for anxiety disorders include organizations like Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba and clinics such as the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital
Acute stress disorder occurs within one month of a traumatic event and presents with dissociative symptoms like numbing, detachment, and derealization
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following exposure to extreme stressors and is characterized by persistent re-experiencing of the trauma, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and hyperarousal
Risk factors for PTSD include survivors of severe trauma, genocide, and individuals involved in disasters, as well as the reciprocal stress experienced by family members
PTSD can present within three months of a traumatic event or even years later, with persistent re-experiencing and intense fear, helplessness, or horror
Key symptom dimensions of PTSD include re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal, with associated intrusive thoughts, dissociation, and heightened stress responses
Concerns in the clinical picture of PTSD include risk for suicide and homicide, substance abuse, and ineffective maintenance of relationships and responsibilities
Treatment goals and resources for PTSD include anxiety management, education, individual psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, prazosin for nightmares, group therapy, and family therapy

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Test your knowledge of mental health interventions and disorders with this comprehensive overview quiz. Explore treatment goals, interventions for anxiety, pharmacological approaches, community resources, and key symptom dimensions of acute stress disorder and PTSD.