medication/ nursing diagnosis
What medications are available for panic disorder?
Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Clonidine (Catapres), Diazepam (Valium), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Imipramine (Tofranil), Propranolol (Inderal), Sertraline (Zoloft).
Are Panic Disorders genetic?
No, but are susceptible to or vulnerability is linked to situational traits.
What are some symptoms of a Panic attack?
What is the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack?
Panic includes: sharp pain to chest, tingling in hands, shaking, racing heart.
Heart attack includes chest pain, nausea, vomiting.
What are the physiological symptoms of mild anxiety?
Restlessness
Fidgeting
GI “butterflies.”
Difficulty sleeping
Hypersensitivity to noise
Is patient at risk for ineffective coping skills?
The patient is at risk for ineffective skills due to panic attacks.
The patient will learn coping skills to manage the panic disorder.
What are Neurochemical Theories
GABA is a natural antianxiety agent by reducing cell excitability.
What is DSM-V?
Have at least 4 or more symptoms--
What is a panic attack?
is overwhelmingly intense anxiety and displays four or more of the following symptoms: palpitations, sweating, tremors, shortness of breath, sense of suffocation, chest pain, nausea, abdominal distress, dizziness, paresthesias, chills, or hot flashes.
What are the physiological symptoms of moderate anxiety?
Muscle tension
Diaphoresis
Pounding pulse
Headache
Dry mouth
High voice pitch
A faster rate of speech
GI upset
Frequent urination
Is the patient at risk for substance abuse?
The patient is at risk for substance abuse related to panic disorder to keep calm.
The patient will learn that drugs will not take away panic attacks; cognitive therapy will lessen symptoms.
What are Intrapsychic/Psychoanalytic Theories?
Defense mechanisms are cognitive distortions that a person uses unconsciously to maintain a sense of being in control of a situation, to lessen discomfort, and to deal with stress.
What is the onset of age panic disorder reveal themselves?
late adolescence and the mid-30s
How are panic attack diagnosed?
Recurrent episodes, unexpected panic attacks followed by at least one month of persistent concern or worry about future attacks. 75% of people with panic disorder have spontaneous initial attacks with no environmental trigger.
What are the physiological symptoms of severe anxiety?
Severe headache
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Trembling
Rigid stance
Vertigo
Pale
Tachycardia
Chest pain
What is Behavioral Theory?
Behavioral theorists view anxiety as being learned through experiences.
What is Interpersonal Theory?
In adults, anxiety arises from the person’s need to conform to the norms and values of his or her cultural group.
What are the 10 factors that contribute to panic disorder?
Genetics, OCD, PTSD, Hypoglycemia, Labyrinthitis, Neurotransmitter System Failure, Phobias, Major Stress, Temperament, and Mental State, Drug Withdrawals.
What kind of therapy is effective?
Cognitive–behavioral techniques, deep breathing, and relaxation are the most therapeutic therapy.
What are the physiological symptoms of a panic attack?
May bolt and run
Or
Immobile and mute
Dilated pupils
Increased blood pressure and pulse
Flight, fight or freeze