Anxiety I
Anxiety II
Anxiety III
Medications
Anxiety IV/ Meds
100

Excessive anxiety and worry on most days.

What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

100

Repetitive and ritualistic behaviors.

What are compulsions?

100

A non-pharmacological treatment for anxiety disorders.

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

What is psychotherapy AKA "talk therapy"


100

These drug classes are considered first line of treatment in generalized anxiety disorders.

What are SSRIs and SNRIs antidepressants?

100

A type of treatment for phobias.

What is exposure therapy?

200

A fear of being in open places.

What is agoraphobia?

200

A common symptom related to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What are flashbacks?

200

Feeling hypervigilant and recurrent dreams are signs of....

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

200

This class of anxiety medication can cause dependency.

What are benzodiazepines?

200

Nursing interventions for a patient experiencing a panic attack.

What is reassuring safety?

What is staying with the patient?

What is moving the patient to a less stimulating environment?

300

Recurring and persistent thoughts and/ or ideas. 

What are obsessions?

300

The reason why patients carry out/ perform compulsions.

What is to reduce anxiety?

300

Disorder characterized by feeling as though death is near.

What is a panic attack?

300

Non-addictive/ sedating medications used to treat anxiety. 

What is a non-benzodiazepine. Buspirone?

300

Provides an immediate effect for a patient experiencing a panic attack.

What is benzodiazepines?

ie. aprazolam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, lorazepam.

400

Stress caused by the experience of trauma.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

400

Additional treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) 

What is practicing mindfulness, yoga, journaling, meditation, relaxation exercises, etc. ?

400

Lower levels of this neurotransmitter is associated with anxiety disorders. 

What is gamma- aminobutyric acid (GABA)?

400

A type of food to avoid when taking chlordiazepoxide.

What is alcohol?

400

Abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort. Includes somatic symptoms. 

What is a panic disorder/ attack?

500

Fear, repetition, rituals, anxiety, checking, counting, symmetry, intrusive thoughts, are symptoms of.... 

What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

500

A manifestation of the stress response.

What is anxiety?.

500

Attempting to avoid anything that might cause recall of the traumatic event. 

What is avoidance with PTSD?

500

These classes of drugs are used off label to treat anxiety through the blocking of peripheral or central nonadrenergic activity.

What are beta blockers and alpha 2 receptor agonists (propranolol and clonidine)?

500

Agitation, tremors, diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and psychotic episodes are symptoms of abruptly stopping this class of medications. 

What are benzodiazepines?

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