Ann, 32 year old medical secretary

Her most responsible diagnosis is:

A. 300.01 Panic Disorder
B. 300.02 Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C. 300.22 Agoraphobia
D. 296.22 Major Depressive Disorder, Single
episode, Moderate, With anxious distress
e. 300.23 Social Anxiety Disorder

What is/are the identified risk(s)?

a. Job loss
b. Social Isolation
c. Electrolyte imbalance
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

You are assigned as her primary therapist. What is/are your first goal(s)?

a. Recommend home visits so she does not
have to leave her home
b. Rule out physical causes for possible
urinary incontinence
c. Recommend Zopiclone to treat her sleep disorder
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

Best practice for medical management of anxiety disorders indicate
which type of medication should be used as part of Ann’s treatment?

A. Anti-psychotics
B. Anti-anxiolytics
C. Neuroleptics
D. SSRI Anti-depressants

You have completed an interview with Ann and she identifies her primary
goal is to return to work in order to continue to financially care for her son and mother. Immediate interventions may include (there are no groups in your program):

a. CBT
b. Teach relaxation techniques that can be
used at night to facilitate sleep
c. Teach relaxation techniques that can be
used at work
d. Teach kegel exercises
e. All of the above

As Ann recovers, how could you help Ann sustain a higher state of wellness?

a. Refer Ann to a community CBT group to
build on skills
b. Psychodynamic therapy to help determine
possible “drivers” of the perfectionism
c. Teach stress management skills
d. a. and b.
e. All of the above