Anxiety

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Pathology 4 Clinical-manifestations 5 Differential-diagnosis 6 Management 7 More General Terms 8 Additional Terms 9 References

More Specific Terms

• free-floating anxiety
• separation anxiety
• situational anxiety

Introduction

• Fear or apprehension of impending danger or disaster accompanied by somatic & cognitive symptoms not accompanies by a clearly identifiable stimulus.

Pathology

• mediated by 5HT-2A receptors in the cerebral cortex [2]

Clinical-manifestations

• (also see anxiety disorder)
• restlessness
• tension
• tachycardia
• dyspnea

Differential-diagnosis

• agitation

Management

• see anxiety disorder

More General Terms

• sign/symptom

Additional Terms

• agitation
• anxiety assessment
• anxiety disorder

References

1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
2. Weisstaub NV et al, Cortical 5-HT2A receptor signaling modulates anxiety-like behaviors in mice. Science 2006, 313:536 PMID: [1]
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse Relief of pain and anxiety in pediatric patients in emergency medical systems. ngc-guideline: [2]
   - Evidence-based practice guideline. Detection and assessment of late life anxiety. University of Iowa Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Translation and Dissemination Core ngc-guideline: [3]

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