panic disorder

Question 1

panic disorder

Answer 1

feelings of terror that strike suddenly with no warning

Question 2

symptoms of panick attack

Answer 2

chest pains/nausea, fear of dying, light-headedness
most people who experience their first go to ER
must have abrupt surge of intense fear with 4 or more symptoms

Question 3

panic disorder diagnosis

Answer 3

1. recurrent unexpected panic attacks
2. at least a month of worrying, significant maladaptive change in behavior

Question 4

gender, age, and familial features of panic disorder

Answer 4

• 2x as common in women than men
• more common in young adults
• 4-7x more likely if relative is diagnosed

Question 5

biological view of panic disorder

Answer 5

poor circulation of norepinephrine in the brainstem (locus cerelus)

Question 6

if given to someone with predispostion for panic attack, what will give symptoms

Answer 6

sodium lactate

Question 7

drugs for panic disorder

Answer 7

• tricyclic antidepressants: imiprimine/Trofanil
• SSRI/SNRI: work on NE levels
• benzodiazapines: xanax/Valium (blocks reuptake of NE and seratonin

Question 8

behavioral treatment for panic disorder

Answer 8

CBT: helps reinterpret thinking to control bodily response (gradual exposure

Question 9

comorbid disorders of panic disorder

Answer 9

clients will often self medicate
1. alcohol abuse/dependence
2. depression (1/3 of people who depend on alc have panic disorder