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1
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Name the benzos

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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Diazepam (Valium)

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Name the beta blocker used for anxiety

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Propranolol (Inderal)

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Name the antihistamine used for anxiety

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Atarax (Hydroxyzine)

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Medication with anxiolytic, sedative, muscle-relaxant, anticonvulsant and amnestic effects. Thought to result from facilitation of GABA inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS

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diazepam (valium)

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Contraindications include: Myasthenia gravis, acute narrow angle glaucoma, pregnancy, ETOH, sleep apnea

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diazepam (valium)

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Indicated for anxiety and panic disorders. Contraindicated with acute narrow angle glaucoma and antifungals

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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Indications include anxiety disorder and short term anxiety. can lead to fatal respiratory depression with other CNS depressants

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lorazepam (Ativan)

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benzos that are associated with addiction

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lorazepam (ativan) and alprazolam (Xanax)

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benzo that is used for panic disorder

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clonazepam (Klonopin)

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benzos that may worsen depression and lead to suicide

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clonazepam (klonopin) and lorazepam (ativan)

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benzo that worsens seizures and has a risk of seizures with abrupt withdrawal

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clonazepam (klonopin)

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Anti anxiety agent not related to benzodiazepines that can be used for GAD. Does not exert anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects. No potential for abuse

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Buspirone (Buspar)

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Medications contraindicated with Buspirone (Buspar)

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MAOIs

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Possible side effects include: dystonia, pseudo parkinsonism, tardive dyskiesia

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buspirone (Buspar)

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Medication used for performance anxiety

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propranolol (Inderal)

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Medication that is an Anti histamine, Anti emetic, Skeletal muscle relaxation, Anti anxiety

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atarax/hydroxyzine

17
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Used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis or as an adjunct in diseases where anxiety is manifested

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atarax/hydroxyzine

18
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CI in pregnancy and SE include: drowsiness and involuntary motor activity in high doses

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atarax/hydroxyzine

19
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SSRI antidepressant and mild anti-anxiolytic

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Citalopram (Celexa)

20
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SSRI that may worsen suicidal ideation and suicide risk

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citalopram (Celexa)

21
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SSRI that can cause dose dependent QT prolongation and Torsade de Pointes

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citalopram (Celexa)

22
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Dosing for citalopram (Celexa)

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20mg qd and f/u for re-eval in 2-4 weeks

23
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Benzos contraindicated with acute narrow angle glaucoma

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diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (ativan)

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