anx meds Flashcards
1
Q
first drug of choice for panic disorders
A
SSRI
2
Q
how do ssri work
A
increase transmission of serotonin by blocking serotonin reuptake in cleft
3
Q
how long until ssri work
A
4-6 weeks
4
Q
how do snri work
A
increase levels of both serotonin and norepi by blocking reuptake
5
Q
most commonly used snri
A
venlafaxine (effexor)
6
Q
ssri
A
fluoxetine (prozac)
sertraline (zoloft)
paroxetine (paxil)
paroxetine (controlled paxil)
7
Q
benzodiazepines
A
clonazepam (klonopin)
Alprazolam (Xanx)
8
Q
what drug is used for quick help
A
benzodiazepines
9
Q
how to use benzos
A
use with antid for the first 4 weeks then papering the benzos to maintence
10
Q
benzos shouldnt be used with pts with what
A
sleep apena
11
Q
ssri shouldnt be given with what
A
MAOI
12
Q
benzos should be given with what
A
TCA and digozin alcohol and other cns depressants
