Asked by Sukhdeep Sidhu on Sep 30, 2024
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A patient has acute anxiety related to an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The nurse should teach the patient about medication from which group?
A) Tricyclic antidepressants
B) Antipsychotic drugs
C) Mood stabilizers
D) Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
A class of psychoactive drugs known to enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA, used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Acute Anxiety
A state of intense fear or panic that emerges suddenly.
Tricyclic Antidepressants
A class of medications used to treat depression that work by affecting neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
- Identify the symptoms and treatment approaches for specific mental health disorders.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology to manage and educate patients on treatment plans.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the symptoms and treatment approaches for specific mental health disorders.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology to manage and educate patients on treatment plans.
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