Etiology
True or False, anxiety affects men twice as often as women
False
What is the generic name for Valium?
Diazepam
Name two possible side effects of Buspirone
nausea, dizziness, paradoxically, and anxiety.
What 3 benzos are metabolized by conjugation?
Lorazepam, Temazepam, Oxazepam (LOT)
True or False, Adults are vastly affected by anxiety disorders as opposed to children and adolescents
False
What is the brand name for Lorazepam?
Ativan
How many months of prolonged use of Benzodiazepines may lead to tolerance to medication, dependence and abuse.
6 months
Why aren't TCA's first line for GAD?
Name a risk factor for GAD
Female, increased stress, family history, >24yo, ACEs, divorced, low income, unemployed
What medication is first line for treatment of GAD?
Antidepressants
Name two side effects of Antihistamines
Drowsiness, impaired performance, anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention)
What are options for treatment refractory GAD?
Switch antidepressants, add benzo, add buspar, add gabapentin, add SGA, add CBT
Name the exact cause of anxiety disorders
The cause is unknown. The possibilities are related to life experiences such as trauma or genetics.
Name one herbal remedy for GAD
Name all the side effects of Beta-Blockers
Dizziness, lowered blood pressure, depression.
What score of HAM-A means severe anxiety?
Greater than 25-30
What are anxiety disorder symptoms?
Anxiety, worry, or fear in response to a specific situation or object, a perceived threat, or general feelings of anxiety.
What is the mechanism of action for Buspirone
5HT-1a Partial Agonist
What are anticholinergic effects?
Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention
How long do you continue treatment?
At least 1 year after remission