Common Mistakes Practitioners Make in Treating Anxiety Disorders Include

question 5

Multiple Choice

Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders include:

• A)Switching medications after an 8- to 12-week trial
• B)Maximizing dosing of antianxiety medications
• C)Encouraging exercise and relaxation therapy before starting medication
• D)Thinking a partial response to medication is acceptable

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Definitions:

Positive Energy Balance

A state in which calorie intake exceeds calorie expenditure, resulting in weight gain.

Calories

Units of energy that measure the amount of energy supplied by food and beverages and the amount expended by the body in activities.

Aerobic Exercise

A form of physical activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature, aimed at improving oxygen consumption by the body.

Food-Borne Illness

Illnesses caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages, which can be due to bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.