Management of anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs used to treat anxiety (4)
A
Benzodiazepines
SSRIs
Buspirone
B-blockers
2
Q
Problems with benzodiazepines in anxiety management (3)
A
Paradoxical aggression
Anterograde amnesia
Tolerance and dependence
3
Q
How should benzodiazepines be withdrawn?
A
Dose reduction every two to three weeks in steps of 2.5mg
4
Q
Mechanism of action of buspirone
A
5HT1A partial agonist
5
Q
Best drug for somatic symptoms e.g. palpitation, tremor
A
Beta blockers
6
Q
Best psychological measures for anxiety treatment
A
CBT and relaxation therapy
7
Q
Most recent technique for management of blood/needle/injury phobia
A
Applied tension
8
Q
First-line SSRI in anxiety
A
Sertraline
