NR606 TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS PRACTICE SOLUTION

NR606 TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
PRACTICE SOLUTION

●● Anxiety
Answer: -Increased brain activity in the amygdala & prefrontal cortex
-PET scans have also shown reduced serotonin binding in patients with
anxiety
-GAD
• persistent, uncontrollable worrying that causes emotional distress,
symptoms on most days, for a period of at least 6 months
-Symptoms:
• worrying, restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep
disturbances


●● Risk factors for developing anxiety
Answer: -genetic predisposition (family history of anxiety)
-being female
-recent life stressors
-chronic physical illness
-lack of support during childhood

,●● Medications for anxiety: GAD
Answer: -SSRIs
-SNRIs
-buspirone
-Drug Therapy at least 12 months


●● Medications for anxiety: Panic Disorder
Answer: -paroxetine
-sertraline
-fluoxetine
-Drug therapy 6-9 months


●● Medications for anxiety: OCD
Answer: -fluoxetine
-fluvoxamine
-sertraline
-paroxetine
-clomipramine (TCA)
-Drug therapy for at least 1 year


●● Medications for anxiety: Social Anxiety Disorder
Answer: -sertraline

, -paroxetine
-Drug therapy takes 4 weeks to see effects


●● Medications for anxiety: PTSD
Answer: -paroxetine
-sertraline


●● Depression
Answer: -Decreased brain activity in the prefrontal cortex
-symptoms that last >2 weeks
-Symptoms:
• depressed or irritable mood, diminished interest in activities,
significant weight or appetite changes, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness,
sleep disturbances, diminished ability to concentrate
-can be influenced by genetic & environmental factors, stressful life
events
• giving birth or experiencing emotional trauma
-linked to neurotransmitter imbalances


●● MDD
Answer: -primary feature of MDD is the occurrence of at least 1 episode
of major depression lasting at least 2 weeks