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| Which drugs are considered first line for GAD? |
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Generally, Very Excited People Die
Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Venlafaxine (SSRIs and SNRIs) |
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| Which drugs are considered 2nd line for GAD? |
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Definition
| BZD's; all others tend to be given PRN. |
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| T/F: Buspirone possesses anticonvulsant, relaxant, hypnotic and dependence properties. |
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| Which drug is delayed onset? |
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| 5HT1A partial agonist @ presynaptic 5HT receptors |
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| Buspirone is agent of choice in which cases? |
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| uncomplicated GAD, those with substance/alcohol abuse history, and those failing other therapies. |
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| which drug is preferred in BZD naive PTs? |
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| What are the common drugs for Panic disorder (ie, high potency)? |
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Definition
| Alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepan |
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| what drug is often used for performance anxiety (B-blocker)? |
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| what drugs are preferred for panic? |
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Definition
Panic's Very Scary:
the SSRIs & Venlafaxine. |
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| What are the first line drugs for Social anxiety? |
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Definition
Social Events Prove Very Frightening:
Escitalopram, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Venlafaxine |
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| IN PTSD, which drugs may be used to augement tx? |
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Definition
| atypical antipsychotics: incl risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine. |
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| which drugs are choice in PTSD? |
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| What Alpha 1 adrenergic Antagonist is used in PTSD? |
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| Which drug has effects in limiting nightmares and sleep disturbances? |
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| T/F: Typical onset of efficacy for antidepressants for anxiety is longer than in depression |
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Definition
| True. OFten takes 8-12 weeks in anxiety. |
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| T/F Benzodiazepines are ineffective in PTSD |
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