Marvella Has Recurring Bouts of Trembling and Shaking, Dizziness, Chest

question 67

Multiple Choice

Marvella has recurring bouts of trembling and shaking, dizziness, chest pain or discomfort, rapid heart rate, feelings of unreality, hot and cold flashes, and sweating. She feels that she is going crazy. Marvella is showing the symptoms of:

• A) a panic attack.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) agoraphobia.
• D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Acute Dystonic Reaction

A sudden, severe involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain psychiatric medications.

Diphenhydramine

An antihistamine drug used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold, as well as for inducing sleep.

Haloperidol

An antipsychotic medication used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions by altering the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Acute Dystonic Reaction

A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain medications, leading to abnormal postures or movements.