Management of anxiety disorders

Question 1

generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 1

uncontrollable worrying that last 6 months or longer

Question 2

GAD treatment nondrug

Answer 2

supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, relaxation training

Question 3

GAD treatment drugs

Answer 3

benzodiasepines and buspirone

Question 4

buspirone (BuSpar)

Answer 4

nonCNS depressant, does not cause sedations, has no abuse potential, does not intensify the effects of CNS depressant, anxiolytic effects develop slowly

Question 5

buspirone (BuSpar) pharmacokinetics

Answer 5

well absorbed following oral administration

Question 6

buspirone (BuSpar) adverse effects

Answer 6

dizzy, nausea, headache, nervousness, light headaches, excitement

Question 7

levels of buspirone (BuSpar) will be greatly increased if taken with

Answer 7

erythromycin, ketoconazole, or grapefruit juice

Question 8

antidepressants

Answer 8

venladaxine (efexor XR), paroxetine (Paxil) ; short and long term - esciatlopram (lexapro)

Question 9

panic disorders

Answer 9

palpitations, pounding heart, racing heartbeat; chest pain or discomfort; sensation of SOB; feeling of choking; dizzines/light headedness; nausea or abdominal discomfort; derealization or depersonalization; fear of losing control; fear of dying; tingling or numbness in the hands; flushes or chills

Question 10

treatment of panic disorder

Answer 10

drug therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Question 11

antidepressants

Answer 11

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; tricyclic antidepressants; monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Question 12

benzodiazepoines

Answer 12

first line drugs for panic disorders