NSG552 | NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
(ACTUAL 2025/2026)100% VERIFIED CORRECTLY
ANSWERED & GRADED A+
agoraphobia Intense fear of being in public places where escape or obtaining help may be difficult.
How do you treat agoraphobia?CBT and SSRI
What is the first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
SSRI
Which SSRI/SNRI are used for generalized anxiety disorder?Cymbalta Effexor Lexapro Paxil
What is the 2nd line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?Buspar and SNRI 1 / 4
How do you choose a benzo?Dependent on time of onset, duration of action, and method of metabolism.
Which benzos are metabolized outside the liver (OTL)?
OTL Oxazepam Temazepam Lorazepam
What are side effects of Benzos?Anticholinergic Unusual behaviors Hallucinations Daytime Drowsiness Amnesia
What is a known limitation of benzo treatment?Rebound insomnia
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What are the symptoms of Benzo withdrawal?Anxiety Anorexia Hand Tremors Insomnia Irritability Nausea/ Vomiting Tonic-clonic seizures (life threatening)
Why is it important to taper benzos when discontinuing?Abrupt abstinence after chronic use can be life threatening
How to taper benzos?10% total dose per week.
Why benzos are tapered by 10%?Convert short-acting to long-acting to facilitate a more comfortable taper.
MOA of Buspirone? 3 / 4
Partial agonist at 5HT-1A receptor
What effect does Buspirone cause?Lower Serotonergic activity
How is Buspirone different from Benzos?Slower onset (takes several weeks)
Is Buspirone augmented?Yes.
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What is Buspirone augmented with?SSRIs
Why would buspirone be be chosen instead of benzos?Low potential for abuse or addiction
How is Buspirone dosed?
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