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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Brittany Flintabout 2 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Benzodiazepines provide anxiety relief. Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat symptoms of depression. Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychosis.