Anxiety Disorders - A Pocket Guide For Primary Care

von: John Vanin, James Helsley

Humana Press, 2008

ISBN: 9781597452632 , 266 Seiten

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Anxiety Disorders - A Pocket Guide For Primary Care


 

Series Editor’s Introduction

6

Foreword

8

Preface

10

Acknowledgments

14

Table of Contents

16

Contributors

18

Overview of Anxiety and the Anxiety Disorders

19

Anxiety Disorders

21

Biopsychosocial Factors

24

Understanding Fear And Anxiety

25

Anxiety: Neurons And Neurochemistry

27

How A Neuron Works

28

Serotonin System

28

Norepinephrine (Noradrenergic) System

28

gama-Aminobutyric Acid

29

Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders

29

History of Treatment

29

Primary Care Assessment

29

Treatment Modalities

30

Psychotherapy

31

Pharmacotherapy

31

Education

32

Principles of Psychopharmacotherapy

32

When to Seek Assistance from a Mental Health Professional

33

References

35

Brief Psychiatric History and Mental Status Examination

37

Evaluating Anxiety Disorders

37

Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders

38

Screening for Anxiety Disorders

41

Anxiety Disorders and General Medical Disorders

44

Brief Psychiatric Evaluation

45

Psychiatric History

47

Anxiety Disorder Screening Instruments

48

Primary Care Psychiatric Evaluation Guideline (PCPEG)

51

Chief Complaint/Reason for Evaluation

51

History of Present Illness

51

Past History

51

Current Medications

52

Allergies

52

Substance Use

52

Personal/Social History

52

Family History

52

Review of Systems

52

Physical Examination

52

Mental Status Examination

53

Functional Assessment/Differential Diagnosis

53

Treatment Plan

53

References

54

Psychopharmacology

57

Neurotransmitters

58

Receptors

59

Serotonergic System

59

Serotonin Receptors

60

Noradrenergic System

61

Dopaminergic System

61

Cholinergic System

62

Gabaergic System

63

Glutamatergic System

63

Neuropeptides

64

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

65

Pharmacokinetics

66

Absorption

67

Distribution

73

Metabolism

74

Elimination

74

Multiple Dosing and Steady State

75

Pharmacodynamics

76

Tolerance

77

Dose-Effect Relationship Variability

77

Summary

79

References

79

Psychopharmacotherapy

81

History of Anxiolytics

81

Treatment

83

Pharmacotherapy

84

Antidepressants

84

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

84

Pregnancy and Lactation

96

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

99

Benzodiazepines

102

Clinical Characteristics

104

Mechanism of Action

105

Pharmacokinetics

106

Adverse Effects

107

Drug Interactions

107

Tolerance

108

Physical Dependence, Discontinuation, and Abuse

108

Pregnancy

110

Azapirones: Buspirone

113

Action

114

Pharmacokinetics

114

Clinical Use

115

Adverse Effects

115

Tricyclic Antidepressants

116

Pharmacokinetics

117

Clinical Use

118

Adverse Effects and Risks

118

Metabolism and Drug Interactions

120

Pregnancy and Lactation

121

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

121

Use in Anxiety Disorders

122

Side Effects and Interactions

122

Hydroxyzine

123

Adverse Effects

124

Other Medications for Common Anxiety Disorders

124

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

124

Social Anxiety Disorder

125

Panic Disorder

125

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

125

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

125

Summary

126

References

126

Psychotherapy

131

Psychotherapeutic Approaches

132

Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy

132

Person-Centered Psychotherapy

132

Behavior Therapy

133

Cognitive Therapy

133

Efficacy and Effectiveness of Psychotherapy in Treating Anxiety Disorders

133

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Approach for Treating Anxiety Disorders

138

Evaluation and Education

138

Skills Acquisition

139

Exposure Therapy

140

Collaboration Between Primary Care practitioners And Psychotherapists

141

Making the Referral

142

Medication Management

142

Monitoring Progress in Psychotherapy

143

Summary

145

References

146

Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety

147

Associated Features

148

Epidemiology

149

Course and Prognosis

149

Etiology

149

Differential Diagnosis

150

Treatment

150

Summary

152

References

152

Panic Disorder

153

Definition

153

Incidence and Prevalence

153

Further History: Important Areas to Consider During the Workup

155

Diagnosis

155

Agoraphobia

156

Etiology Theories

156

Neurobiology

157

Treatment

157

Medication

158

Benzodiazepines

158

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

158

Other Medication Treatments

159

Further Drug Considerations

159

General Considerations of Treatment

161

Benzodiazepine Abuse Potential

161

Comorbidity

161

Treatment Compliance

162

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

162

Summary

164

References

164

Specific Phobia

167

Associated Features

169

Epidemiology

169

Onset

169

Etiology

170

Treatment

172

Therapy

172

Pharmacotherapy

173

Summary

174

References

174

Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

177

Definition

177

Diagnosis

177

Avoidant Personality Disorder

179

Treatment

179

Psychotherapy

179

Pharmacological Treatment

179

SSRIs/SNRIs

179

Benzodiazepines

180

Other Pharmacological Therapy

181

Beta-Blockers

181

Buspirone

181

Atypical Antipsychotics

182

Tricyclic Antidepressants

182

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

182

References

184

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

185

Definition

185

Diagnosis

186

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

187

Treatment

188

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

188

Medical Therapy

188

Benzodiazepines

188

Newer Therapeutic Approaches

189

References

191

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

193

Definition

193

Comorbidity

193

Neurobiology

195

Acute Stress Disorder

195

Treatment

196

Psychopharmacology

196

Psychotherapeutic Interventions

197

Psychoeducation and Support

197

References

198

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

201

Definition

201

Etiology

202

Evaluation

203

Rating Scales

203

Medical Disorders

203

Substance Abuse

204

Comorbidity

204

Treatment

204

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

204

Pharmacotherapy

205

Benzodiazepines

205

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

205

Buspirone

207

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

207

Tricyclic Antidepressants

207

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

208

Other Treatments

208

References

210

Anxiety Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition

213

Definition

214

Common Medical Conditions Associated With Anxiety

214

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

214

Asthma

215

Medication-Related Anxiety in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Asthma

216

Heart Disease

216

Hyperthyroidism

219

Dietary Intake

219

Cancer

220

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

221

References

224

Anxiety Disorders and Comorbidities

227

History

227

Anxiety Disorders With Comorbid Depression

228

Risk Factors For Anxiety Disorders and Depression

229

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Depression

230

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders with Comorbid Depression

231

Anxiety Disorders and Comorbid Bipolar Disorder

232

Mood Stabilization

233

Anxiety Disorders and Comorbid Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

233

Anxiety Disorders and Comorbid Personality Disorders

234

Definitions of Each Personality Disorder as Listed In The DSM-IV-TR

235

Anxiety Disorders and Comorbid substance Abuse

236

References

237

Geriatric Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders

239

Pharmacokinetics and Aging

240

Differential Diagnoses in Geriatric Anxiety

243

Depression in the Elderly

243

Dementia

244

Delirium

246

Treatment

247

Medication Compliance

247

Medical Therapy

248

Benzodiazepines

248

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

248

Tricyclic Antidepressants

252

Other Medication Treatment Options

252

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

254

References

259

Anxiety Disorders Resources

261

Glossary

265

Index

277