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Week 3: Test Your Knowledge The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed... ition (DSM V), states that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for what length of time? 6 months 1 month 3 months 2 months DSM criteria required GAD symptoms be present for a minimum of 6 months for this diagnosis. Dunphy p. 1129 Which study has proven that onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is in childhood? PHQ 9 DSM-5 ACES GABA The ACES study has proven that exposure to childhood trauma can result in anxiety. Dunphy p.1129 What is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia? Correct Answer Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) over the counter (OTC) sleep aids, such as ZzzQuil zolpidem ramelteon Cognitive behavioral therapy is the recommended first line treatment for insomnia prior to initiation of OTC or prescribed medications. Dunphy p. 1169 Which medication is used as treatment in the maintenance of bipolar disorder? carbamazepine lamotrigine topiramate gabapentin Lamotrigine is the only FDA approved medication listed for the maintained treatment of bipolar depression . Lithium, lamotrigine and valproic acid are all correct choices. Kennedy p. 438 A 57-year-old female presents to the office. She describes feeling irritable, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty falling and staying asleep. She states she is worried about her finances because her husband just lost his job. The nurse practitioner diagnoses anxiety. Which of the following is a first-line treatment for anxiety? paroxetine aripiprazole diazepam cariprazine SSRIs are first line treatment for anxiety. Of the options listed, paroxetine is the only SSRI listed. Aripiprazole and cariprazine are atypical antipsychotics, diazepam is a benzodiazepine. Dunphy p. 1131 Quiz Score: 8 out of 10 [Show More]

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