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stephzh

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A psychiatrist prescribes a benzodiazepine for a patient suffering from an anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms are most likely to respond to this treatment?
 
  a. worry and rumination
  b. palpitations and rumination
  c. rumination and muscle tension
  d. muscle tension and palpitations

Question 2

The technique of breathing retraining provides panic disorder patients with education about the
 
  a. psychological effects of hyperventilation.
  b. physiological effects of hyperventilation.
  c. counter-productive effects of avoidance.
  d. self-fulfilling nature of self-focused attention.


Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.


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