Case Study Activity 44 – Quiz

Which of the following symptoms can be noted in the patient featured in the video?

The patient in the video describes patterns of “sunny and cloudy.” Given the other symptoms and patterns she describes in the video, which of the following diagnoses should be considered?

The patient in the video describes being afraid that she will lose control. Given the overall symptom presentation in the video, this can be attributed to which of the following?

Given the overall clinical picture, this patient is at increased risk for which of the following in particular?

The patient describes thoughts of hurting herself. How should a provider proceed?

The patient in the video can be observed shifting uncomfortably in her seat. Given the broader context demonstrated and described by the patient, what might this psychomotor agitation be a sign of?

What would be the most appropriate differential diagnosis to consider given the patient’s current overall presentation?

Which of the following conditions commonly co-occurring with anxious distress is likely to exacerbate the patient’s current symptom presentation?

What factors might a clinician consider when differentiating generalized anxiety disorder from a mood disruption with anxious distress in this patient?

True or False: If further interactions with this patient reveal that she has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, then use of the anxious distress specifier would be inappropriate.

True or False: The presence of anxious distress in this patient suggests that this patient is less likely to respond to psychological and/or psychopharmacological interventions.