drugs for anxiety and insomnia - module

Question 1

anxiety

Answer 1

this is a state of apprehension, tension, and uneasiness that stems from the anticipation of danger

Question 2

this is a state of apprehension, tension, and uneasiness that stems from the anticipation of danger

Answer 2

anxiety

Question 3

situational anxiety

Answer 3

normal response to a stressful situation

Question 4

when is anxiety described as an anxiety disorder

Answer 4

when it impairs a persona ability to engage in normal day to day fucntions

Question 5

what is anxiety linked to in the brain

Answer 5

NE and GABA, the neural network becomes too overactive

Question 6

NE and GABA, the neural network becomes too overactive is linked to what

Answer 6

anxiety

Question 7

how does anxiety affect the sleepwake cycle

Answer 7

the gaba receptors increase the limbic and reticular activating system

Question 8

adverse effects of benzos

Answer 8

oversedation, dizzness, confusion, impaired mobility

Question 9

rebound insomnia - occurs with what

Answer 9

occurs with abrupt disocntinuation of the drug

Question 10

what are some important considerations when prescribing?

Answer 10

age, excreted more slowly when older
gender
long-acting s sort acting - short acting associated with dependence

Question 11

role of nurse in therapy

Answer 11

patient monitoring and education, assess pt need, identify factors that precipiatate anxiety or insomnia