A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and trembling that reach a peak within 10 minutes and resolve spontane...

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A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and trembling that reach a peak within 10 minutes and resolve spontaneously. She worries constantly about having more attacks and avoids situations where escape may be difficult. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Social anxiety disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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Panic disorder with agoraphobia

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Specific phobia

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Acute stress disorder

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia

A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and trembling that reach a peak within 10 minutes and resolve spontaneously. She worries constantly about having more attacks and avoids situations where escape may be difficult. What is the most likely diagnosis?