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104 Deja Review: <strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />

What GI disease is associated<br />

with GAD?<br />

Irritable bowel syndrome; 50% of<br />

patients also have GAD.<br />

What is the male to female ratio of 1:2<br />

GAD prevalence?<br />

What are important nonpsychiatric<br />

differentials to consider for GAD?<br />

What is the initial pharmacological<br />

treatment for GAD?<br />

What medications give rapid relief,<br />

but have significant long-term abuse<br />

potential?<br />

Substance-induced anxiety<br />

Substance withdrawal anxiety<br />

General medical conditions<br />

Pheochromocytoma<br />

Hyperthyroidism<br />

Electrolyte abnormalities<br />

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor<br />

(SSRI)<br />

Venlafaxine<br />

Buspirone<br />

Mirtazapine<br />

Benzodiazepines<br />

PANIC DISORDER<br />

What are the DSM-IV-TR criteria for a<br />

panic attack?<br />

What characterizes panic disorder?<br />

Four or more symptoms, which come<br />

up abruptly:<br />

Anxiety<br />

Palpitations<br />

Sweating<br />

Dizziness<br />

Trembling<br />

Shortness of breath<br />

Chest pain<br />

Nausea<br />

Feeling of choking<br />

Chills<br />

Fear of dying<br />

Fear of going crazy or losing control<br />

Feeling detached from one’s self<br />

Recurrent spontaneous panic attacks<br />

and anxiety about future attacks, their<br />

implications, or changing behavior to<br />

avoid attacks

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