Anxiety Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
How is diagnosis made
A
Symptoms for 6 months
Not caused by substance abuse or a comorbididisty
2
Q
Step 1 in management
A
Treat primary disorder first
3
Q
Step 2 management
A
Self care
Low instensity psychological intervention - self help
Paycpeducational groups
4
Q
Step 2 management
A
High intensity psychological intervention - CBT or applied relaxation
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Drug management
5
Q
1st line drug management
A
SSRI
- paroxetine
- escitalopram
6
Q
2nd
A
SNRI
7
Q
3rd
A
Pregabalin
8
Q
When would BZDs be indicated
A
In acute or short term crisis
9
Q
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10
Q
What is firs line
A
Diazepam
Max 2-4weeks
11
Q
What can be used for symptom management of tachycardia, sweating, tremor
A
Propranolol
12
Q
If women becomes pregnant and has GAD
A
Which to psychological intervention
13
Q
If continued?
A
Use lowest effect dose
14
Q
When should patient be reviewed
A
4-6weeks
