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MH 2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/29/2013

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Term
Define Anxiety
Definition

a vague feeling of dread or apprehension in response to external or internal stimuli

 

it is unavoidable in life and can serve many positive functions

 

More prevalent in women

 

Term
Anxiety disorders are _______ psychiatric disorders in the US and affect _____ adults
Definition
the most common psychiatric disorder and affects 25% of adults
Term
symptoms of anxiety
Definition
uneasiness, irritability, muscle tension, fatigue, difficulty thinking, and sleep alterations
Term
what is used to treat anxiety ?
Definition
SSRI antidepressants and buspirone
Term
who sees anxiety patients first usually
Definition
seen most often by family physicians first
Term
mild anxiety
Definition
—Sensation that something is different and warrants special attention; sensory stimulation increases; attention is focused to learn, solve problems, think, act, feel, and protect self; motivated
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moderate anxiety
Definition
—Feeling that something is definitely wrong; nervousness or agitation; can still process information, solve problems, and learn new things with assistance from others; concentration difficult but can be redirected
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severe anxiety
Definition
—Trouble thinking and reasoning; muscles tighten, vital signs increase, pacing, restlessness, irritability, and anger; use of other emotional–psychomotor means to release tension, ritualistic behavior response
Term
Panic anxiety
Definition
Fight, flight, or freeze responses; cognitive process focus on the person’s defense
there is no thinking, coping skills will not work
it's sheer panic.. just maintain safety
Term
How long do panic disorders last ?
Definition
15-30 minute episodes
Term
panic disorder
Definition
Panic attacks involve 15- to 30-minute episodes of intense, escalating anxiety with emotional fear and physiologic discomfort 
Term
when is panic disorder diagnosed?
Definition
Panic disorder is diagnosed when the person has recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by at least 1 month of persistent concern or worry about future attacks
Term
what can panic disorder lead to
Definition
Can lead to avoidance behavior or agoraphobia
Term
Symptoms of a panic attack
Definition
—Palpitations
—Shortness of breath
—Choking or smothering sensation
—Chest pain
—Nausea
—Feelings of depersonalization
—Fear of dying or insanity
—Chills or hot flashes

 

—Four or more  of the above symptoms are present
Term
Interventions for panic attack
Definition
¡Promoting safety and comfort
¡Using therapeutic communication
¡Managing anxiety

 

¡Providing client and family education
Term
Treatment for panick attack
Definition
—Cognitive-behavioral techniques
—Deep breathing and relaxation
—Medications
¡Benzodiazepines
¡SSRI antidepressants
¡Tricyclic antidepressants

 

¡Antihypertensives
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