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Anxiety Flashcards

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true or false: anxiety is the most commonly occurring psychiatric disorder

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true

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anxiety usually develops before the age of

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30

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is anxiety more common in men or women

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women

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What is anxiety

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a normal and beneficial response to situations that are perceived as threatening, frightening, or disturbing. Becomes a disorder when it significantly impacts functioning

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Drugs that cause anxiety (6)

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Albuterol, caffeine, decongestants, levothyroxine, steroids, stimulants (ADHD meds)

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what 6 medication classes may be used for anxiety?

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Buspirone, BZDs, SSRIs, SNRIs, Hydroxyzine, herbal supplements

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What kind of drug is buspirone?

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serotonin (5HT)-1a receptor agonist

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What specific anxiety disorder is treated by buspirone

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generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

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The were two cons listed on the slides about buspirone….

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often not dosed effectively and many patients and providers are skeptical of efficacy

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Buspirone dose

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10-15mg TID

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what kind of interactions should we look for with buspirone

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3A4 inducers and inhibitors

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How long until we see efficacy from buspirone

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3-4 weeks for initial efficacy

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Which 4 BZDs are used for anxiety

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alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, diazepam

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Why don’t guidelines support the use of BZDs for anxiety

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misuse potential of BZDs

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are BZDs or SSRIs more effective for anxiety according to studies

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BZDs

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How are BZDs dosed incorrectly in practice?

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Usually given PRN so it doesn’t work well for anxiety

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Should BZDs be used long-term or short term?

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short term, may cause dependence or tolerance

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Acute withdrawal of BZDs may lead to what?

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life-threatening seizures

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there are warning of prescribing BZDs for anxiety with ____ because of increased overdose death risk

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opioids

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BZDs with active metabolites have a higher ___ ___

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fall risk

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Which BZDs do not have active metabolites?

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alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, oxazepam

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there are 3 BZDs that have a long acting active metabolite that increase risk for fall, especially in elderly

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diazepam, clorazepate, and chlordiazepoxide

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Side effects of BZDs (5)

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sedation, paradoxical excitement, swallowing difficulties, impaired memory/recall, and psychomotor impairment

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Can you discontinue BZDs immediately?

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No, they must be tapered

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BZDs and Beers criteria

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usually considered inappropriate in elderly due to fall risk and paradoxical rxn

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Which BZDs would we prefer in elderly?

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Prefer LOT, lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam (short acting without active metabolites)

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What specific type of anxiety is Hydroxyzine Pamoate FDA approved for?

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generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

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Why would we use Hydroxyzine pamoate HCL salt over Hydroxyzine?

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so the patient can take a dose that’s 10mg lower

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How is hydroxyzine taken for anxiety and sleep

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prn, especially if history of substance abuse

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usual dose of hydroxyzine

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25mg-50mg TID, usually at bedtime

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What does hydroxyzine work on

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serotonin 5HT2A antagonist and H1 receptor antagonist

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Side effects of hydroxyzine (3)

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sedation, QTc prolongation, anticholinergic side effects

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Hydroxyzine and beers criteria

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not recommended for use in elderly patients do to fall risk and anti-cholinergic side effects

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how does propanolol help anxiety

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decreases the physiological symptoms associated with anxiety like tachycardia, sweating, and flushing

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what kind of anxiety is propanolol most helpful for

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performance and situational anxiety (PRN)

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dose of propanolol

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low doses, 10-20mg BID/TID

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What in a pts med history should be evaluated before prescribing propanolol

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hx of asthma and CVD conditions

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38
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cons of propanolol for anxiety

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may mask hyperglycemia and make depression worse

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39
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5 natural products used for anxiety

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Kava, St Johns Wort, Passionflower, Valerian, Chamomile

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Is Gabapentin and pregabalin FDA approved for anxiety

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No, but they are still occasionally prescribed

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Pts who have ____ and ____ with anxiety may be prescribed gabapentin or pregabalin

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bipolar disorder and neuropathic pain

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What condition besides anxiety is quetiapine usually prescribed for?

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sleeplessness

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43
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should quetiapine be used for insomnia

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“sleep medicine does not endorse the use of quetiapine for insomnia”

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6 types of anxiety

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generalized anxiety
panic disorder
social anxiety
obsessive compulsive disorder
ptsd
anxiety associated with other medical conditions

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Drugs that induce anxiety

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cocaine, beta agonists, caffeine, corticosteroids

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what is the fear center of the brain and which neurotransmitter effects it

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amygdala, norepinephrine

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47
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what neurotransmitter counteracts GABA

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glutamate

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48
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what neurotransmitter does GABA counteract

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norepinephrine

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49
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what does glutamic acid decarboxylase do?

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converts glutamate to GABA in the CNS

50
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What kind of drug is beneficial at 5HT1a serotonin receptors (agonist, antagonist, inverse agonist, partial agonist)

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partial agonist

51
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Duration and onset of BZDs for anxiety

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quick onset, very effective

52
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Onset of SSRIs, SNRIs, and other antidepressants for anxiety

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take 2-4 weeks for onset of effects

53
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benefits of ketamine for anxiety

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nasal spray, very quick acting

54
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what kind of drug is buspirone and what receptor does it act on

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partial agonist, 5HT1a receptor

55
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buspirone onset of action compared to BZD

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longer onset of action

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what are the benefits of Buspirone

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low abuse potential, little to no withdrawal

57
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Would you choose BZDs or Buspirone for panic disorders? Why?

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I would choose BZDs, faster onset of action

58
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Side effects of propanolol for anxiety

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hallucinations, vivid dreams, lethargy, impotence

59
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What must you do for the initial dose of propanolol

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may need to test dose initially

60
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what receptor does hydroxyzine work on

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histamine H1 antagonist

61
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Clonidine receptor target

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alpha 2 agonist

62
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what two kinds of anxiety does clonidine treat

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panic attacks and anxiety associated with withdrawal

63
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what is the receptor target of ondansetron

64
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what is the receptor target of Ketanserin

65
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Tiagabine blocks the uptake of what

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GABA uptake blocker

66
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target of d-cycloserine and memantine

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NDMA receptor

67
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LY354740 target

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mGluR2/3 agonist

68
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fenobam target

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What is the first line agent for all kinds of anxiety

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SSRIs and SNRIs

70
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what kind of antipsychotics are approved for anxiety and treatment resistant OCD

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atypical antipsychotics like aripiprazole and risperidone

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What is generalized anxiety disorder

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excessive anxiety/worry around a number of life events that is difficult to control

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How long does anxiety have to be present to be classified as GAD?

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at least 6 months

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Do be classified as GAD, pt must have at least 3 symptoms including (7)

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restlessness/feeling keyed up or on edge
being easily fatigued
difficulty concentrating
irritability
muscle tension
sleep disturbances

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What is the first line therapy for GAD

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SSRI antidepressants

75
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What two SSRIs are approved for GAD

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Paroxetine and escitalopram

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SNRIs are a useful first line if patient also has what?

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pain syndrome

77
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What drug class can be used as a bridge therapy before SSRIs/SNRIs kick in

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What medication can be used prn for anxiety or symptoms of anxiety

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hydroxyzine

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What is social anxiety disorder

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persistent fear about social and or performance situations in which the patient fears embarrassment or humiliation that is unreasonable

80
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non pharm options for social anxiety disorder

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avoid the specific situations

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Duration of symptoms for social anxiety disorder

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at least months

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approved SSRIs for Social anxiety disorder

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paroxetine and sertraline

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approved SNRI for social anxiety disorder when SSRIs fail

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venlafaxine

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What class of drug may be useful for non-generalized performance related Social anxiety disorder

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Beta-blockers

85
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what drug is used for treatment resistant SAD

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phenelzine

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What is panic disorder

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recurrent, unexpected panic attacks

87
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what is an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak in minutes and is accompanied by at least 4 physical and psychological symptoms

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panic disorder

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what symptoms are seen in panic disorder (7)

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sweating, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, fear of losing control, going crazy, or dying

89
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What is agoraphobia

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fear of places that may cause panic or anxiety

90
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true or false, panic disorder is characterized by at least one attack followed by one month or more of concern of attack or change of behavior related to attack

91
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what is first line treatment for panic disorder

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Which SNRI is approved for treatment of panic disorder

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Venlafaxine

93
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What is the recommendation for BZDs in panic disorder

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should not be first line therapy unless there is an inadequate response to serotonin drugs

94
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which BZDs are FDA approved for panic disorder

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alprazolam and clonazepam

95
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what does bridge therapy mean?

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using benzodiazepines for panic attacks until SSRIs kick in.

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What are obsessions

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recurrent thoughts or images that are intrusive and cause anxiety, patient attempts to ignore but cannot

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what are compulsions

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repetitive behaviors in response to obessions

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what are the two components of OCD

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obsessions and compulsions

99
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what can be expected by treatment of OCD

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25-50% reduction in symptoms

100
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what is the first line treatment for OCD

101
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What is the second line therapy for OCD if patient fails SSRIs

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Clomipramine (TCA)

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Clomipramine’s only indication is

103
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Can antipsychotics be used in OCD

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not FDA approved, may be used for augmentation therapy with SSRIs/SNRIs

104
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SSRIs and SNRIs can be used with what drug class to help OCD

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antipsychotics

105
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Which antipsychotic is best for OCD

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Risperidone

106
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which drug is inconsistently effective for OCD

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Aripiprazole

107
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what is PTSD

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exposure to real or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence

108
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what are four components of PTSD

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flashbacks, reexperiencing, avoidance, hypervigilance

109
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negative alterations in mood or cognition is a component of PTSD

109
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what is the first line agent for PTSD

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SSRIs/SNRIs

110
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what drug is helpful for sleep or nightmares in PTSD patients

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What drug class is not recommended for PTSD

111
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Monotherapy usually works for PTSD

112
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what is often a result of PTSD

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substance use

113
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what non-pharm options are beneficial for PTSD

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CBT and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

114
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where in the brain is the focus of PTSD and what neurotransmitter is involved

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norepinephrine in the amygdala

115
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Is there any prevention for PTSD

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not really

116
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SSRIs and SNRIs may cause what syndrome

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Jitteriness syndrome

117
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how do you avoid jitteriness syndrome with SSRIs and SNRIs

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initial dose should be lower than doses used for depression and follow up appropriately

118
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In PTSD, drug therapy is more effective in combat trauma compared to civilian trauma

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false, more effective in civilian trauma because it is usually a one-time event

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