Family and Twin Studies of Those Who Suffer from Panic

question 271

Multiple Choice

Family and twin studies of those who suffer from panic attacks suggests that panic attacks

• A) do not have a genetic component.
• B) have a genetic component.
• C) are associated with a history of child abuse.
• D) have a neurological cause.

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Definitions:

Physiological Signs

Observable or measurable indications of the body's condition or response to environmental or internal stimuli, often related to health status.

Patient's Anxiety

The state of worry, nervousness, or unease that a patient may experience, often relating to their health, treatment, or hospital stay.

Respiratory Therapist

A healthcare professional specialized in the treatment, management, and care of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Coordination of Care

Coordination of care involves the deliberate organization of patient care activities and sharing of information among all participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care.