anxiety meds

Question 1

what do benzodiazepines do?

Answer 1

help relax your muscles & calm your mind

Question 2

benzodiazepines can become highly addictive

true/false

Answer 2

true

Question 3

what kind of anxiety disorders can benzodiazepines treat?

Answer 3

panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
social anxiety disorder

Question 4

what is the name of the generic brand for Xanax?

Answer 4

alprazolam

Question 5

what is the brand name for diazepam?

Answer 5

Valium

Question 6

what is the brand name for clonazepam?

Answer 6

Klonopin

Question 7

what is the generic name for Ativan?

Answer 7

lorazepam

Question 8

benzodiazepines are for long-term use

true/false

Answer 8

false; they are for short term use & are more of an “as needed” medication. they can also be very addictive.

Question 9

what are the side effects of benzodiazepines?

Answer 9

confusion
vision problems
headaches
feelsing of depression

Question 10

stopping benzodiazepines suddenly is okay

true/false

Answer 10

false; stopping benzos suddenly can cause seizures

Question 11

what is buspirone used to treat?

Answer 11

short-term & chronic anxiety disorders

Question 12

what are the side effects of buspirone?

Answer 12

dizziness
headaches
nausea

Question 13

what does SSRI stand for?

Answer 13

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Question 14

what do SSRI’s do?

Answer 14

increase the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sexual desire, appetite, sleep & memory

Question 15

what SSRI’s are used to treat anxiety?

Answer 15

escitalopram (Lexapro)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)

Question 16

what side effects are associated w/ SSRI’s?

Answer 16

nausea
dry mouth
muscle weakness
diarrhea
dizziness
drowsiness
sexual dysfunction

Question 17

Tricyclics work as well as SSRIs do when treating most anxiety disorders, except:

a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. social anxiety disorder
c. obsessive compulsive disorder
d. short-term anxiety

Answer 17

c. obsessive compulsive disorder

Question 18

what thpe of tricyclic are you LEAST likely to see?

Answer 18

imipramine (Tofranil)

Question 19

what is the generic name for Anafranil?

Answer 19

clomipramine

Question 20

what some side effects of Tricyclics?

Answer 20

dizziness
drowsiness
lack of energy
dry mouth
nausea/vomiting
constipation
blurred vision
weight gain

Question 21

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are used to treat what disorders?

Answer 21

panic disorder

social phobia

Question 22

what is the most common MOAI medication?

Answer 22

isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Question 23

MOAIs are okay to take with tylenol or ibuprofen

true/false

Answer 23

false

Question 24

one of the food restrictions associated with MOAIs are cheese & red wine
true/false

Answer 24

true

Question 25

why would a doctor prescribe a beta-blocker to a patient with an anxiety disorder?

Answer 25

to reduce anxiety in stressful situations that may cause your heart rate or blood pressure to increase.

Question 26

what are some side effects of beta blockers?

Answer 26

``` fatigue dizziness drowsiness dry mouth trouble sleeping nausea shortness of breath ```