Krysta Was Attacked Several Months Ago and Thereafter Developed Recurrent

question 115

Multiple Choice

Krysta was attacked several months ago and thereafter developed recurrent panic attacks. Krysta is now afraid of suffering a panic attack and stays holed up in her apartment. Her friendships have suffered and she has not been to school in weeks. Using the DSM-IV-TR, how would you diagnose Krysta's problems?

• A) Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis II: dependent personality disorder; Axis IV: Psychosocial and Emotional Problem: physical attack
• B) Axis I: Panic Attacks and Phobia; Axis III: Medical Conditions: injuries as a result of the physical attack
• C) Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis II: Hermitism; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning
• D) Axis I: Panic Disorder; Axis V: level of current functioning: impairment in social and occupational functioning.
• E) Axis I: no diagnosis; Axis III: Medical Condition: Respiratory illness

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