Affective Continuum 2 Flashcards
what are some things people will do if coping strategies & defense mechanisms do not work (3)
avoid the situation
become isolated
less able to function in society
which neurotransmitter is r/t anxiety
GABA
what are some physical conditions that mimic anxiety
PE hypo/hyperglycemia substance abuse withdrawal MI internal hemorrhage
excessive anxiety & worry about everyday problems occuring most days for 6+ months
generalized anxiety disorder
pt must experience how many of these s/s & for how long to be dx with GAD: restless, fatigue, difficulty conc, irritable, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
3+ s/s for 6+ months
what are s/s of a panic attack
difficulty breathing, CP/pounding ❤️, sense of choking/smothering, dizzy/faint, trembling/shaking, sweating, N, tingling/numbness in fingers/toes, hot flashes fear of losing control/dying
what s/s are followed by a panic attack in order to be considered panic disorder
constant concern of another attack
worry about consequencces of an attack
significant change in behavior
a persistant irrational fear of an object or situation causing panic level anxiety
specific phobia
what are the 5 situations of agoraphobia
public transportation open spaces enclosed spaces crowds leaving home
what is a good tx for phobias
systematic desensitization
what type of drugs are used to treat anxiety
anxiolytics
what is the action of Benzo anxiolytics
⬆️ GABA
what are the uses of Benzos
⬇️ anxiety panic disorder alcohol detox status epilepticus sedation
what are some s/e of benzos
drowsy, tolerance/dependence, potentiate depressants, aggravate depression, orthostatic hypotension, dizzy, dry mouth, N/V, blood dyscrasias
which type of anxiolytic cannot be used long term
Benzo
