Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Purple Book Practice Test

Generalized anxiety disorder requires excessive anxiety and worry about various events for at least how long?

3 months 12 months 1 month 6 months

Correct Answer:

6 months

Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder is defined by persistent, excessive worry about a variety of events or activities, and the key time criterion is that this worry lasts for at least six months. This minimum duration helps distinguish GAD from shorter episodes of anxiety related to temporary stress. The worry is difficult to control and is usually accompanied by symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance. Any period shorter than six months does not meet the diagnostic threshold, while six SAMPLEmonths or more satisfies the requirement.

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