Antianxiety Drugs Flashcards
1
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How is anxiety treated
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Combination of medication and therapy
2
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When is anxiety problematic
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Interferes with ADLs and day to day functioning
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of anxiety
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Helplessness Indecision Worry Apprehension Irritability Headaches GI complaints - concentration Insomnia Muscle tension - libido
4
Q
How do anti anxiety drugs work
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Produce calming effect on limbic system
Treat anxiety, tension, fear and alcohol withdrawal symptoms
5
Q
clonazepam
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Also works well with seizures
6
Q
Other drugs in this class
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alprazolam (Xanax)
diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan$
7
Q
Time frame for use of anti anxiety drugs
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Short term as they are addictive
8
Q
Adverse effects of anti anxiety drugs
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Hypotension Syncope Confusion Tachycardia Depression Drowsiness Insomnia Paradoxical reaction
9
Q
Drug interactions with anxiety drugs
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Increases the effects of benzodiazepines
10
Q
CAM effects
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St Johns wart
Valerian
Chamomile
11
Q
How are these drugs stored
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Adipose tissue size on BEERS list
