In addition to having Panic Disorder, Tony has hypertension. The clinician diagnosing him thinks that his medical condition is affecting his psychiatric symptoms. Where, if at all, would his hypertension be included in the DSM-IV diagnosis?
A)Axis II
B)Axis III
C)Axis IV
D)The medical condition would not be included in the DSM-IV diagnosis.

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Hypertension would be included on Axis III of the DSM-IV, which is used for listing any relevant medical conditions that may be affecting the individual's psychiatric symptoms.

In Addition to Having Panic Disorder, Tony Has Hypertension