GAD/ anxiety disorders

Question 1

excessive worry, apprehension, or anxiety about events or activities occurs more days than not for a period of at least 6 months

Answer 1

GAD

Question 2

Pharmacological management (3)

Answer 2

SSRIs
Buspirone
Benzos

Question 3

examples of SSRIs 2

Answer 3

escitalopram (lexapro)
Paroxetine (paxil)

Question 4

Examples of benzos

Answer 4

alprazolam (xanax)
Clonazepam (klonopin)

Question 5

abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and during which a variety of psychological and physical symptoms occur and a sense of impending doom

Answer 5

panic attack

Question 6

pharmacological management of panic attacks 3

Answer 6

beta-blockers - (propranolol)
Benzos (lorazepam)
Hydroxyzine (vistaril)

Question 7

beta blockers are contraindicated with patients who are taking

Answer 7

bronchodilators like albuterol because it can cause bronchospasm

Question 8

Symptoms of bronchospasm 7

Answer 8

pain
tightness
sob
wheezing
coughing
tiredness
dizziness

Question 9

panic disorder

Answer 9

people who experience recurrent unexpected panic attacks that is the attach appears from nowhere

Question 10

treatment for panic disorder (2)

Answer 10

SSRIS (prozac, paxil, pexeva, zoloft)
SNRI - Effexor XR