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Anxiety & The Pharmacology of Anxiolytic Drugs (2 lectures)
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1The [blank_start]Amygdala[blank_end] acts as the emotional filter of the brain. Located in the medial temporal lobe, it helps to decide whether a stimulus requires a stress or fear response.
- AAmygdala
- BCentral Nucleus
- CMammillary Body
- DPutamen
- ELenticular Nucleus
2Generalised anxiety tends to only be diagnosed when symptoms have been going on most days for at least [blank_start]6 months[blank_end]
- A6 months
- B3 months
- C1 year
3Females are more likely than males to develop generalised anxiety disorder
- ATrue
- BFalse
4SSRIs can be used in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Which Gabapentinoid is typically used in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder?
- APregabalin
- BGabapentin
- CCitalopram
- DFluvoxamine
6Which 3 of the following are known common symptoms of anxiety?
- APalpitations
- BChest pain
- CDepersonalisation
- DVisual disturbance
- EHallucinations
- FCough
7[blank_start]Panic[blank_end] disorder is defined as recurrent attacks of severe anxiety which are not restricted to any particular situation or set of circumstances and are therefore unpredictable
- APanic
8Over 50% of patients with panic disorder have [blank_start]agoraphobia[blank_end], a type of anxiety in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped
- AAgoraphobia
- BAcrophobia
- CAtychiphobia
- DAphenphosmphobia
- EAnthropophobia
9It has been discussed that one of the potential causes for sporadic panic attacks is the buildup of [blank_start]lactic[blank_end] acid in acid-sensitive fear pathways.
- Alactic
10Which benzodiazepine, listed in the World Health Organization’s Essential Drug List, can be used to treat anxiety disorders such as GAD and Panic Disorder?
[blank_start]Diazepam[blank_end]- ADiazepam
11A persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others is known as ...
- ASocial Anxiety Disorder
- BSocial Depressive Disorder
- CCrowd Paralysis Disorder
- DCrowd Anxiety Disorder
- ESocial Paralysis Disorder
12Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder tends to be treated, in the initial stages, via which of the following therapies?
- ACognitive Behavioural Therapy
- BSSRIs/SNRIs
- CBenzodiazepines (such as Diazepam)
13A patient 17 year old boy presents to his GP complaining of an incessant need to to tidy his room, so much so that his things are completely perfectly arranged. This has been going on for around 2 months now. He describes this obsessive cleaning as unenjoyable and claims he only does it to 'neutralise' his irresistible urges.
What condition is this person likely suffering from?
[blank_start]Obsessive Compulsive[blank_end] Disorder- AObsessive Compulsive
14OCD incidence:
Peak incidence in males is between [blank_start]13-15[blank_end]
Peak incidence for females is between [blank_start]24-25[blank_end]- A13-15
- B24-25
- C44-47
1560-90% of patients with OCD will experience at least 1 major [blank_start]depressive[blank_end] episode
- Adepressive
- Bmanic
16The most common therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is [blank_start]cognitive behavioural therapy[blank_end]
- ACognitive Behavioural Therapy
- BSSRIs
- CBenzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam)
17Benzodiazepines act as agonists of a [blank_start]GABA[blank_end] receptor, thus promoting relaxation and anticonvulsant effects.
- AGABA
- BGlutamate
- CDopamine
- DNoradrenaline
18Combining Benzodiazepines with Alcohol is not recommended, however does not generally cause any negative effects.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The GABA receptors are [blank_start]ionotropic[blank_end] receptors on [blank_start]chloride[blank_end] channels
- Achloride
- Bpotassium
- Csodium
- Dionotropic
- Emetabotropic
20Which of the following benzodiazepines is the mainstay of the alcohol withdrawal program at ninewells?
- ADiazepam
- BLorazepam
- CChlordiazepoxide
- DClorazepate
- ETemazepam
21Benzodiazepines + alcohol typically leads to [blank_start]respiratory depression[blank_end]
- Arespiratory depression
- Bheart failure
- Csyncope
- Dcerebral ischaemia
22Benzodiazepines should not be immediately withdrawn. They should instead be phased out to allow the body to restore its natural mechanisms of producing and reacting to GABA.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Immediate withdrawal of benzodiazepines from a patient's treatment plan could cause which 2 of the following symptoms?
- AAnxiety
- BConvulsions
- CDepression
- DGI Upset
- ERespiratory Depression
24[blank_start]Serotonin[blank_end] is the key neurotransmitter in the Amygdala
- ASerotonin
- BNoradrenaline
- CDopamine
25In a patient with Generalised Anxiety Disorder who has not responded positively to CBT, what should be the first line pharmacological treatment?
- ASertraline
- BFluoxetine
- CDuloxetine
- DMirtazapine
- EPregabalin
- FGabapentin
26In a patient in which SSRIs have not worked or are contraindicated, what is the next step in the drug treatment of a generalised anxiety patient?
- AMirtazapine
- BDuloxetine
- CCarbamazepine
- DAmitriptyline
- EPregabalin
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- Anxiety lecture given on Monday + Pharmacology of Anxiolytic Drugs given on Friday - both of week 2
- Author
- Matthew Coulson
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- English
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- Created on 11 Oct 2018 · updated on 20 Mar 2019
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