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EXAM 2- NSG 552 WILKES UNIVERSITY 2026:
REAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS|
PACK OF EXCELLENCE| THE ULTIMATE KEY TO
YOUR SUCCESS.
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Acute anxiety - correct answer - First line for acute panic may be
short term benzo use.
short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most
abused
Benzodiazepines - correct answer - Withdrawal can be
dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised.
Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur
anxiety disorders - correct answer - psychological disorders
characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive
behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment - correct answer - -non-activating
antidepressants area good place to start. for this disorder
first line treatment anxiety disorders - correct answer - SSRI-
Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil)
TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
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may interfere with psychotherapy in TX of AD - correct answer -
Benzodiazepines- short acting Alprazolam are most abusable
Rapid onset BZD - correct answer - used for acute panic disorder
BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) - correct answer - Diazepam
(avoid in elderly)
BEERS criteria - correct answer - A list of medications that are
generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people
BEERS criteria - correct answer - Identifies High Risk Meds to
Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults", commonly called the Beers List, are guidelines for
healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing
medications for older adults.
EXAM 2- NSG 552 WILKES UNIVERSITY 2026:
REAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS|
PACK OF EXCELLENCE| THE ULTIMATE KEY TO
YOUR SUCCESS.
, Page | 2
Acute anxiety - correct answer - First line for acute panic may be
short term benzo use.
short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most
abused
Benzodiazepines - correct answer - Withdrawal can be
dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised.
Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur
anxiety disorders - correct answer - psychological disorders
characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive
behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment - correct answer - -non-activating
antidepressants area good place to start. for this disorder
first line treatment anxiety disorders - correct answer - SSRI-
Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil)
TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
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may interfere with psychotherapy in TX of AD - correct answer -
Benzodiazepines- short acting Alprazolam are most abusable
Rapid onset BZD - correct answer - used for acute panic disorder
BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) - correct answer - Diazepam
(avoid in elderly)
BEERS criteria - correct answer - A list of medications that are
generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people
BEERS criteria - correct answer - Identifies High Risk Meds to
Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults", commonly called the Beers List, are guidelines for
healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing
medications for older adults.
