Anxiety

Question 1

what’s the type of exercise that should be performed by individuals struggling to cope with their anxiety?

Answer 1

aerobic exercise

Question 2

hallmark side effect of escitalopram?

Answer 2

QT prolongation

Question 3

the ONLY beta-blocker used to manage anxiety?

Answer 3

propranolol (*lipophilic in nature)

Question 4

used in conjunction with SSRI/SNRI in the treatment regimen of anxiety to manage vivid dreams?

Answer 4

benzodiazepines (*preferred due to immediate action)

Question 5

T/F: Benzodiazepines are used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Answer 5

false;
*Avoided in nursing mothers
*Can be used in pregnancy, however, should be avoided in first trimester

Question 6

dose of pre-gabalin used in SAD and GAD?

Answer 6

GAD target: 150–600 mg daily PO in divided doses

SAD target: ≥600 mg daily PO in divided doses

Question 7

Washout period between any other antidepressant TO Irreversible MAOI or moclobemide

Answer 7

5 half-lives of first antidepressant

Question 8

washout period between Irreversible MAOI TO any other antidepressant

Answer 8

2 wk (3 wk for clomipramine or imipramine)

Question 9

washout period between Moclobemide to any other antidepressant

Answer 9

5 days

Question 10

washout period between Fluoxetine to irreversible MAOI or moclobemide

Answer 10

5–6 wk

Question 11

washout period between fluoxetine and any other anti-depressant

Answer 11

Use caution after fluoxetine discontinuation due to its long half-life. A washout period is often recommended, depending on the new agent.