NR 508 Advanced pharmacology Quiz 4 (2021) Latest Complete Solutions Questions and Answers

1.Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders include: 1.Switching medications after an 8- to 12-week trial 2.Maximizing dosing of antianxiety medications 3.Encouraging exercise and relaxation therapy before starting medication 4. Thinking a partial response to medication is acceptable 2.An appropriate first-line drug to try for mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder would be: 1.Alprazolam (Xanax) 2.Diazepam (Valium) 3. Buspirone (Buspar) 4. Amitriptyline (Elavil) 3.An appropriate drug to initially treat panic disorder is: 1.Alprazolam (Xanax) 2. Diazepam (Valium) 3.Buspirone (Buspar) 4.Amitriptyline (Elavil) 4.Prior to starting antidepressants, patients should have laboratory testing to rule out: 1.Hypothyroidism 2.Anemia 3.Diabetes mellitus 4.Low estrogen levels