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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Definitions:

Acceptance Letter

A formal document sent by an organization, such as a college or company, confirming someone's acceptance into a program, position, or institution.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to perceivable challenges or threats, affecting the body's homeostasis.

Frustration

The emotion of irritation or frustration stemming from the incapacity to alter or accomplish a certain goal.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.