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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?

Which of the following is not a specific phobia type recognized in the DSM-5-TR?

Which of the following medications is useful in treating nightmares related to PTSD?

Which of the following characteristics is important when a PMHNP is considering which benzodiazepine to prescribe? 

Alpha 2 delta ligands can decrease anxiety symptoms through which mechanism of action?