NSG 552 - Psychopharmacology
Exam 2
Question:
Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is thought to be effective in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Answer:
Clomipramine
Question:
What is the short-term treatment for acute panic attacks?
Answer:
Benzo
Question:
What is the long-term treatment for acute panic attacks?
Answer:
SSRI
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Question:
What is the treatment option for performance anxiety?
Answer:
Propranolol
Question:
What is the treatment option for generalized anxiety?
Answer:
SSRI
Question:
What is the treatment option for social anxiety?
Answer:
SSRI
Question:
Benzodiazepines mechanism of action
Answer:
GABA related Bind GABA at multiple GABA receptors Effect is inhibitory 2 / 3
Similar to alcohol
Question:
Benzodiazepines side effects
Answer:
Ataxia Drowsiness Confusion Impaired Judgement Anterograde amnesia
Question:
Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms
Answer:
Sleep disturbance Irritability Tension Anxiety Insomnia Nausea Palpitations Seizures
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