A Patient Reports That Her First Panic Attack Was Frightening

question 91

Multiple Choice

A patient reports that her first panic attack was frightening and embarrassing.She was in the mall and people gathered around her.Over the next few months,the attacks started occurring more frequently,almost always in public places.Now she is afraid to leave the safety of her house.Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

• A)agoraphobia.
• B)schizophrenia.
• C)bipolar disorder.
• D)dissociative fugue.

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