Anxiety Disorder MCQs with Answers

Mental Health › Anxiety & Related Disorders · 34 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 3 free to practise now.

Practise Anxiety Disorder for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 2 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.

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Sample Anxiety Disorder questions

Q1. A real physical illness that is caused or worsened by anxiety is called:

  1. Psychosomatic illness
  2. Illness anxiety disorder
  3. Malingering
  4. Conversion disorder
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Answer: A. Psychosomatic illness

Psychosomatic illness – real physical illness with real symptoms that is caused or worsened by anxiety.

Q2. Buspirone hydrochloride is prescribed for a patient diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. The nurse providing instructions should inform the patient about which characteristic of this medication?

  1. Tolerance can occur with the medication
  2. There is risk of addiction
  3. The medication can produce a sedating effect
  4. Dizziness and nausea may occur
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Answer: D. Dizziness and nausea may occur

Buspirone hydrochloride is used in the management of anxiety disorders. The medication has a more favorable side effect profile than do the benzodiazepines. Dizziness, nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and paradoxical central nervous system excitement, which generally are not major problems, are side effects of the medication. The advantages of this medication are that it is not addicting, tolerance does not develop, and it is not sedating. Priority Nursing Tip: Provide sugarless gum, hard candy, and frequent sips of water for the patient who experiences dry mouth as a side effect of medications.

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Which exams do these Anxiety Disorder MCQs help with?

They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.

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