Exam 2- Nsg 552
Wilkes University
QUESTION AND
CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
RATED A GRADE.
Acute anxiety - ANSWER-First
line for acute panic may be
short term benzo use.
short acting benzos cause
rebound anxiety and are the
most abused
Benzodiazepines - ANSWERWithdrawal can be dangerous,
even deadly. Stopping abruptly
is not advised. Symptoms of
agitation, tension, irritability,
and sz. may occur
anxiety disorders - ANSWERpsychological disorders
characterized by distressing,
persistent anxiety or
maladaptive behaviors that
reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment -
ANSWER--non-activating
antidepressants area good
place to start. for this disorder
first line treatment anxiety
disorders - ANSWER-SSRIFluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline
(Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil)
TCAs often effective but with
riskier SE
may interfere with
psychotherapy in TX of AD -
ANSWER-Benzodiazepinesshort acting Alprazolam are
most abusable
Rapid onset BZD - ANSWERused for acute panic disorder
BZD with long half- life (20-80
hours) - ANSWER-Diazepam
(avoid in elderly)
BEERS criteria - ANSWER-A list
of medications that are
generally considered
inappropriate when given to
elderly people
BEERS criteria - ANSWERIdentifies High Risk Meds to
Generate Wide List of Meds
That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for
Potentially Inappropriate
Medication Use in Older
Adults", commonly called the
Beers List, are guidelines for
healthcare professionals to
help improve the safety of
prescribing medications for
older adults.
concomitant with
pharmacological tx in AD
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