Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Panic disorder definition
A
discrete (separate occasions), distressing, recurrent, random attacks of severe anxiety
2
Q
Which medications are strongly cautioned in generalised anxiety disorder?
A
benzos and antipsychotics
3
Q
Which circumstances can benzos be used in anxiety?
A
buying time for a stronger treatment to kick in, for a specific one-off situation, to avoid admission/reduce immediate risk
4
Q
Which medications should be avoided in PTSD?
A
benzos
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