Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment - ANSWER -non-activating antidepressants area good place to start. for this disorder first line treatment anxiety disorders - ANSWER SSRI- Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil) TCAs often effective but with riskier SE may interfere with psychotherapy in TX of AD - ANSWER Benzodiazepines- short acting Alprazolam are most abusable Rapid onset BZD - ANSWER used for acute panic disorder BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) - ANSWER Diazepam (avoid in elderly) BEERS criteria - ANSWER A list of medications that are generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people BEERS criteria - ANSWER Identifies High Risk Meds to Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided The
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