Anxiety Flashcards
1
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Anxiety Symptoms: BESKIM
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Blank mind, difficulty concentrating Easily fatigued Sleep disturbed Keyed up, on edge, restless Irritability Muscle Tension
2
Q
What is the first line medication class for anxiety?
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SSRI
3
Q
What are the SSRIs?
A
Escitalopram Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine Paroxetine Citalopram Setraline
4
Q
SSRI Side Effects (4)
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Suicidal thoughts
Stomach upset (N/V)
Sexual Dysfunction (priapism, inability to achieve orgasm, decreased libido)
Serotonin syndrome
5
Q
Serotonin syndrome s/s (SHIVERS)
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Shivers Hyperreflexia, myoclonus Increased temp VS increased (Increased RR, HR, Decreased BP) Encephalopathy Restlessness Sweating
6
Q
examples of SNRI (3)
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Effexor, Pristiq, Cymbalta
7
Q
Anxiolytic that is taken while waiting for SSRI to work
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buspirone
8
Q
How long does it take for SSRI to work?
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4-6 weeks
9
Q
Anxiety symptom relief meds (2)
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- diphenhydramine
- hydroxyzine
10
Q
side effects of symptom relief meds (9)
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- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- N/V
- restlessness
- moodiness
- trouble urinating or not being able to urinate
- blurred vision
- confusion
11
Q
Anticonvulsant given for anxiety
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Gabapentin
12
Q
How do Benzo’s work?
A
enhance the effects of GABA
13
Q
Complications of Benzos (4)
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- CNS depression
- anterograde amnesia
- paradoxical response
- withdrawal effects
14
Q
How long are benzos taken for?
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4-6 weeks max
15
Q
examples of benzos (5)
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- diazepam
- alprazolam
- chlordiazepoxide
- lorazepam
- clonazepam
