A patient reports several episodes of sudden intense fear ac…
A patient reports several episodes of sudden intense fear accompanied by palpitations, dyspnea, dizziness, and fear of dying. The episodes occur without warning. For the past 6 weeks, the patient has been preoccupied with having another episode. Which finding most strongly supports panic disorder?
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An 11-year-old child is referred to a PMHNP for chronic irritability and recurrent temper outbursts. The parent reports that the child has verbal and physical outbursts approximately four times per week at home and school. Between outbursts, the child remains persistently irritable. This pattern began at age 8 and has continued for more than 12 months. Which finding most strongly supports a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)?
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