A 21-year-old woman presents with episodes of intense anxiety, palpitations, sweating, and a fear of dying, which peak within minutes. These episodes ...

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A 21-year-old woman presents with episodes of intense anxiety, palpitations, sweating, and a fear of dying, which peak within minutes. These episodes occur unpredictably. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

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Panic disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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Phobia

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

Mental Health & Psychiatry — UKMLA MCQ

A 21-year-old woman presents with episodes of intense anxiety, palpitations, sweating, and a fear of dying, which peak within minutes. These episodes occur unpredictably. Which is the most likely diagnosis?