Major Medications to Treat Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the generic name for Xanax?
Alprazolam
True or False: SSRIs are commonly used to treat anxiety disorders.
True
Fill in the blank: The generic name for Prozac is __________.
Fluoxetine
What class of medication does Buspirone belong to?
Anxiolytics
What is a common side effect of benzodiazepines?
Drowsiness
Which medication is known as a first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
Escitalopram
What is the generic name for Ativan?
Lorazepam
True or False: Beta-blockers can be used to manage physical symptoms of anxiety.
True
What is the action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
They increase serotonin levels in the brain.
Fill in the blank: The generic name for Celexa is __________.
Citalopram
Which medication is often prescribed for panic disorder?
Clonazepam
What is the primary action of Buspirone?
It acts as a serotonin receptor agonist.
True or False: Tolerance can develop with long-term use of benzodiazepines.
True
What is the generic name for Valium?
Diazepam
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of substance abuse?
Benzodiazepines
Fill in the blank: The generic name for Zoloft is __________.
Sertraline
What type of anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Which medication can be used for acute anxiety relief?
Lorazepam
What is a common side effect of SSRIs?
Nausea
True or False: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often used in conjunction with medications for anxiety disorders.
True
What is the generic name for Effexor?
Venlafaxine
Which medication is used to treat social anxiety disorder?
Paroxetine
Fill in the blank: The generic name for Lexapro is __________.
Escitalopram
What is the action of benzodiazepines?
They enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA.
