If a patient complains that whenever he has to get on a plane he begins to sweat, have chest pain, and nausea, he is most likely suffering from ___________.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder

Acute stress
Acute stress

Panic disorder
Panic disorder

Anxiety

Answer 1

The symptoms described by the patient—sweating, chest pain, and nausea when getting on a plane—are indicative of a specific response to a situation that could trigger extreme anxiety or panic. Given these symptoms, the patient is most likely suffering from Panic disorder.