Exam 3

Question 1

common meds prescribed to treat trauma related symptoms

Answer 1

anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotics

Question 2

most common anti-anxiety meds used

Answer 2

Xanax, klonopin, valium, and Ativan

Question 3

Problems with anti-anxiety meds

Answer 3

addictive, potentially deadly, SHOULD be prescribed short term use, and hard to taper (bad psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms)

Question 4

psychological withdrawal methods of anti-anxiety meds

Answer 4

anxiety, nightmares, insomnia, panic, depression, hallucinations, irritability, paranoia, social phobia, poor memory, poor concentration, delirium, psychosis

Question 5

psychical withdrawal symptoms of anti-anxiety meds

Answer 5

headaches, seizures, pain or stiffness in the head/neck region, GI symptoms

Question 6

how long do anti-anxiety med symptoms persist?

Answer 6

supposed to persist 1-2 weeks

Question 7

what is anxiety meds used to treat regarding trauma?

Answer 7

commonly prescribed to individuals dealing with the impacts of developmental trauma. also treats depression, but depression hospitalizations continue to rise

Question 8

SSRIs the first choice for traumatic stress

Answer 8

animal models: low serotonin corresponds with hyperactivity to stressful stimuli, and higher levels dampen fear system. higher ranking monkeys have more serotonin, and increasing serotonin in lower level monkeys improved assertiveness so they climbed the ranks.
improves perspective and decreases impulsivity

Question 9

common antipsychotics

Answer 9

abilify, risperdal, zyprexa, seroquel

Question 10

commonality of antipsychotics

Answer 10

most prescribed class of drug in America, especially for low income children.

Question 11

Anti-psychotics and trauma

Answer 11

used to decrease agitation.