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anxiety meds Flashcards

1
Q

what do benzodiazepines do?

A

help relax your muscles & calm your mind

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2
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benzodiazepines can become highly addictive

true/false

A

true

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3
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what kind of anxiety disorders can benzodiazepines treat?

A

panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
social anxiety disorder

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4
Q

what is the name of the generic brand for Xanax?

A

alprazolam

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5
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what is the brand name for diazepam?

A

Valium

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6
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what is the brand name for clonazepam?

A

Klonopin

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7
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what is the generic name for Ativan?

A

lorazepam

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8
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benzodiazepines are for long-term use

true/false

A

false; they are for short term use & are more of an “as needed” medication. they can also be very addictive.

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9
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what are the side effects of benzodiazepines?

A

confusion
vision problems
headaches
feelsing of depression

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10
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stopping benzodiazepines suddenly is okay

true/false

A

false; stopping benzos suddenly can cause seizures

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11
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what is buspirone used to treat?

A

short-term & chronic anxiety disorders

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12
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what are the side effects of buspirone?

A

dizziness
headaches
nausea

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13
Q

what does SSRI stand for?

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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14
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what do SSRI’s do?

A

increase the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sexual desire, appetite, sleep & memory

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15
Q

what SSRI’s are used to treat anxiety?

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escitalopram (Lexapro)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)

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16
Q

what side effects are associated w/ SSRI’s?

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nausea
dry mouth
muscle weakness
diarrhea
dizziness
drowsiness
sexual dysfunction
17
Q

Tricyclics work as well as SSRIs do when treating most anxiety disorders, except:

a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. social anxiety disorder
c. obsessive compulsive disorder
d. short-term anxiety

A

c. obsessive compulsive disorder

18
Q

what thpe of tricyclic are you LEAST likely to see?

A

imipramine (Tofranil)

19
Q

what is the generic name for Anafranil?

A

clomipramine

20
Q

what some side effects of Tricyclics?

A 
dizziness
drowsiness
lack of energy
dry mouth
nausea/vomiting
constipation
blurred vision
weight gain
21
Q

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are used to treat what disorders?

A

panic disorder

social phobia

22
Q

what is the most common MOAI medication?

A

isocarboxazid (Marplan)

23
Q

MOAIs are okay to take with tylenol or ibuprofen

true/false

A

false

24
Q

one of the food restrictions associated with MOAIs are cheese & red wine
true/false

A

true

25
Q

why would a doctor prescribe a beta-blocker to a patient with an anxiety disorder?

A

to reduce anxiety in stressful situations that may cause your heart rate or blood pressure to increase.

26
Q

what are some side effects of beta blockers?

A 
fatigue
dizziness
drowsiness
dry mouth
trouble sleeping
nausea
shortness of breath

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