NRNP 6550 EXAM
( WALDEN UNI )
QNS & ANS
20232024
, * State some Treatments of acute panic attacks
physical activity
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are first line therapy
continue medication for 12 months after symptoms improve prior to tapering
antidepressants and benzodiazepines may speed recovery from anxiety-related
symptoms but do not improve long term outcomes. Benzodiazepines are associated
with tolerance and should only be used short term
psychotherapy can be as effective for GAD and PD; cognitive behavior therapy has
the best level of evidence
tailored options to individuals have the best outcomes and may include a combination
of therapies
* When is serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated?
most often prescribed for anxiety/sleep disorders
influence on thalamus and prefrontal areas of the cortex
fibromyalgia
when SSRIs don’t work
side effects are worse
( WALDEN UNI )
QNS & ANS
20232024
, * State some Treatments of acute panic attacks
physical activity
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are first line therapy
continue medication for 12 months after symptoms improve prior to tapering
antidepressants and benzodiazepines may speed recovery from anxiety-related
symptoms but do not improve long term outcomes. Benzodiazepines are associated
with tolerance and should only be used short term
psychotherapy can be as effective for GAD and PD; cognitive behavior therapy has
the best level of evidence
tailored options to individuals have the best outcomes and may include a combination
of therapies
* When is serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated?
most often prescribed for anxiety/sleep disorders
influence on thalamus and prefrontal areas of the cortex
fibromyalgia
when SSRIs don’t work
side effects are worse
