MSN 672 Module 3 Medications Questions With Complete Solutions

Partial agonist 5-HT1 receptor. Leads to anxiolytic action. Effective with GAD but not other anxiety disorders. Antidepressant at high doses. Used to augment antidepressants. Dose is 2-3 x per day up to 60 mg. Side Effects are dizziness, headache, sedation, nervousness, nausea. correct answer: Buspar Histamine H1 receptor antagonist Anticholinergic effects Short term effects on anxiety/tension Little data on long-term anxiolytic effects Dosing: 50-100 mg 3-4 times/day Use lower doses in children correct answer: Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) Histamine 1 receptor antagonist and muscarinic 1 receptor antagonist: Side effects: constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth Inhibit CYP 2D6 Not recommended for sleep correct answer: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Beta blocker (antihypertensive) Used for performance anxiety. given to students for test taking/speech anxiety Monitor for orthostatic hypotension/fluids Dosing: 10-20 mg initially; 60 mg initial