Am Fam Physician. 2024;109(5):457-458
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Case Study
A 34-year-old patient (gravida 2, para 2) presents for a well-woman examination and Papanicolaou smear. She feels healthy and has no significant medical history, aside from her uncomplicated pregnancies, which did not include postpartum depression or anxiety. She reports increased stress at home due to an upcoming move and some difficulty sleeping.
Case Study Questions
1. According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation, which one of the following is advised for this patient?
A. Screen for anxiety disorder.
B. Assess her anxiety in 6 months.
C. Refer her to an obstetrician-gynecologist for postpartum anxiety screening.
D. Recommend melatonin.
E. Refer her to a behavioral health professional for sleep management.
2. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5), which of the following can be categorized as anxiety disorders?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder.
B. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. Separation anxiety disorder.
D. Social anxiety disorder.
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