Exam 2- Nsg 552 Wilkes University Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
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)
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, TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
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.
concomitant with pharmacological tx in AD - Correct answer-Psychotherapy
First line for specific phobias like clowns, blood, animals - Correct answer-
Psychotherapy
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
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)
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, TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
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.
concomitant with pharmacological tx in AD - Correct answer-Psychotherapy
First line for specific phobias like clowns, blood, animals - Correct answer-
Psychotherapy
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