Anxiety

GAD-7 Scoring Tool

• • Scoring tool to assess severity of generalized anxiety disorder

Canadian Guidelines

• Guidelines for treatment of anxiety 

SwitchRx

• Resource for switching antidepressants

1. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of anxiety? 

a) Worry 

b) Tachycardia 

c) Nausea 

d) Grandiosity 

2. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for anxiety? 

a) Male

b) Genetics 

c) Substance use disorder 

d) Trauma  

3. Which of the following scenarios describes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? 

a) John feels anxious right before his work presentation 

b) Alex feels like need to wash his hands each time he touches an object due to intense fear of germs 

c) Emily is constantly anxious, although there appears to be no immediate threat 

d) Sara is anxious about her upcoming work party  

4. The following are options for the treatment of OCD, EXCEPT: 

a) SSRI 

b) Clomipramine

c) Bupropion

5. Which of the following is recommended for non-generalized social anxiety disorder?

a) SSRI

b) SNRI

c) Pregabalin

d) Beta blockers

6. What medication should be avoided in PTSD? 

a) SSRI

b) Clonidine

c) Benzodiazepine

d) Prazosin