NSG 552 EXAM 3 Wilkes University 2025/2026
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Treating Somatic Symptom Disorders .......Answer.........SSRIs, St.
John's wart, muscle relaxation, biofeedback, CBT, relieve social
stressors, family therapy
Generally first line would be treatment of anxiety with SSRI
SSRIs in chronic pain .......Answer.........Tricyclic antidepressants
are the most common type of antidepressant used for pain. They
include:
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
,age 2 of 23
Protriptyline (Vivactil)
Doxepin (Silenor)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Desipramine (Norpramin)
SNRIs .......Answer.........Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Some SNRIs, such as venlafaxine (Effexor XR), duloxetine
(Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle), milnacipran (Savella) and
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), may help relieve chronic pain. People
with chronic pain often develop depression along with their
chronic pain. Venlafaxine and duloxetine offer the advantage
, age 3 of 23
of being effective for depression and anxiety at the same
dosages useful for treating pain.
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