NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2 Study Prep.

NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2 Study Prep • Exam covers Modules 3, 4, and 5 (weeks 5-8). Some synthesis of information from previous material is needed (antidepressants, antipsychotic MOA and treatments for SE) • Topics include • Anxiety (Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Eating Disorders • Psychosomatic Disorders • Sleep/Wake Disorders • Insomnia • Narcolepsy • Restless leg syndrome • ADHD/Autism/IDD • Dementia/Delirium (Cognitive impairment) Anxiety Treatments and Benzodiazepines Acute anxiety will not respond to antidepressants although they are first-line. For acute panic may use benzo short term. Short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused. Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and seizures may occur. ...............................................continued.................................................