NR546 WEEK 4 EXAM REVIEW | ANXIETY DISORDERS &
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT | NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
1. Describe how beta blockers function in the context of anxiety treatment.
Beta blockers increase serotonin levels to improve mood.
Beta blockers enhance GABA activity to promote relaxation.
Beta blockers function by blocking the effects of norepinephrine
and epinephrine, which helps reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.
Beta blockers stimulate dopamine receptors to elevate mood.
2. A patient decides to stop taking their SSRI medication without consulting
their doctor. What symptoms might they experience as a result of this
decision?
No symptoms at all
Heightened sense of well-being
Rebound anxiety and brain zaps
Increased energy and focus
3. Describe the significance of GABA in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
GABA is primarily involved in the production of serotonin, which is
unrelated to anxiety.
GABA enhances excitatory signals in the brain, increasing anxiety
levels.
GABA is a hormone that regulates stress responses in the body.
GABA plays a crucial role as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter,
helping to reduce neuronal excitability and anxiety symptoms.
, 4. When treating panic disorder which medication class is the first line choice?
TCA
MAOI
SSRI
Benzos
5. Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?
Tachycardia
Sexual dysfunction
Hypertension
Insomnia
6. A patient has been given an SSRI for his depression. What statement made by
the patient indicates that he may need more teaching about the drug?
"Serotonin syndrome is indicated by a lack of intra-synaptic
serotonin."
"Taking this drug with an MAOI or St. John's wort may increase my risk
of serotonin syndrome."
"Serotonin syndrome may begin within 72 hours of starting this
treatment."
"Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include agitation, hyperreflexia,
fever, restlessness, and anxiety."
7. Which neurotransmitters do beta blockers primarily target in the treatment of
anxiety?
Norepinephrine and epinephrine
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT | NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
1. Describe how beta blockers function in the context of anxiety treatment.
Beta blockers increase serotonin levels to improve mood.
Beta blockers enhance GABA activity to promote relaxation.
Beta blockers function by blocking the effects of norepinephrine
and epinephrine, which helps reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.
Beta blockers stimulate dopamine receptors to elevate mood.
2. A patient decides to stop taking their SSRI medication without consulting
their doctor. What symptoms might they experience as a result of this
decision?
No symptoms at all
Heightened sense of well-being
Rebound anxiety and brain zaps
Increased energy and focus
3. Describe the significance of GABA in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
GABA is primarily involved in the production of serotonin, which is
unrelated to anxiety.
GABA enhances excitatory signals in the brain, increasing anxiety
levels.
GABA is a hormone that regulates stress responses in the body.
GABA plays a crucial role as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter,
helping to reduce neuronal excitability and anxiety symptoms.
, 4. When treating panic disorder which medication class is the first line choice?
TCA
MAOI
SSRI
Benzos
5. Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?
Tachycardia
Sexual dysfunction
Hypertension
Insomnia
6. A patient has been given an SSRI for his depression. What statement made by
the patient indicates that he may need more teaching about the drug?
"Serotonin syndrome is indicated by a lack of intra-synaptic
serotonin."
"Taking this drug with an MAOI or St. John's wort may increase my risk
of serotonin syndrome."
"Serotonin syndrome may begin within 72 hours of starting this
treatment."
"Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include agitation, hyperreflexia,
fever, restlessness, and anxiety."
7. Which neurotransmitters do beta blockers primarily target in the treatment of
anxiety?
Norepinephrine and epinephrine
