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Which of the following is an appropriate starting dose for an FDA-approved medication to treat social anxiety disorder?

A 49-year-old man with chapped and raw hands presents to the PMHNP on referral from his PCP. The man states that he washes his hands repeatedly, spending 3 to 4 hours a day washing with abrasive cleansers and very hot water. His hands hurt, but he states, “if I don’t wash this much, I will become very sick.” His PCP completed a comprehensive workup and no physical health concerns were identified. He takes no medications. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is true about panic attacks when diagnosing panic disorder?

Symptoms of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of activity for which neurotransmitter?

Which of the following statements is true regarding developmental considerations for children with anxiety, trauma, and impulse disorders?

A patient has been hospitalized due to cardiomyopathy. During his stay, he had several unexpected panic attacks with sudden onset that lasted approximately 20 minutes each. He told the consulting PMHNP that he has “always had some anxiety, but these are new.” The PMHNP’s initial diagnostic impression is most likely

In addition to feeling restless or keyed up, individuals with generalized anxiety disorder are likely to experience which of the following? 

SSRIs and SNRIs are considered first-line treatment for all the anxiety disorders; Buspar (buspirone) is also considered a first-line treatment for which of the following anxiety disorders?

In the DSM-5-TR, which of the following disorders adapts the criteria to be developmentally sensitive and appropriate for children?

Up to 30% of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder also have what comorbid condition in their lifetime?