Question

A patient suffers from intense fear or anxiety along with palpitations, difficulty breathing, dizziness, sweating, chest pain, feelings of impending doom, or sense of unreality. Which type of anxiety disorder exhibits these symptoms?

a. obsessive-compulsive disorder
b. panic disorder
c. phobic disorder
d. post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer 1

B. The full symptom list of Panic Disorder is: Shortness of breath or hyperventilation, Heart palpitations or a racing heart, Chest pain or discomfort, Trembling or shaking, Choking feeling, Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings, Sweating, Nausea or upset stomach, Feeling dizzy, light-headed or fainting, Numbness or tingling sensations, Hot or cold flashes and Fear of dying, losing control or going crazy