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
what is a toxic effect of Benzos
respiratory depression (if taken w/ another depressant)
what are contraindications of Benzos
CNS depressants, renal/hepatic dysfunction, hx of addiction, depression
what type of drug is Librium
Benzo
what type of drug is Xanax
Benzo
what type of drug is Ativan
Benzo
what type of drug is Klonopin
Benzo
what neurotransmitter does non-benzo anxiolytics affect
serotonin
what are s/e of non-benzos
dizzy, N, headache, nervous, lightheaded, dry mouth, D, excitement
what are contraindications of non-benzos
pregnant/nursing, hepatic/renal disease, MAOIs
