Nurs1023 Anxiety (Exam 1)

Which antidepressant is a second-generation medication? Doxepin Citalopram Protriptyline Trimipramine

Citalopram is an example of a second-generation antidepressant medication. Doxepin, protriptyline, and trimipramine are examples of first-generation antidepressant medications.

Which statement about benzodiazepines requires correction? They are indicated for ethanol withdrawal. These medications increase the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Benzodiazepines are the first-line medications used in chronic anxiety disorders. These medications depress activity in the brainstem.

Benzodiazepines act by decreasing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter Apart from their indication in the treatment of depression, benzodiazepines are also prescribed for ethanol withdrawal, insomnia, and muscle spasms. Benzodiazepines are the first-line medications of choice in acute and chronic anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines act by depressing activity in the brainstem and the limbic system.

Which medication would the nurse recognize as being contraindicated for use in clients with eating and seizure disorders? Bupropion Trazodone Amitriptyline Lithium citrate

Bupropion is contraindicated in clients with eating and seizure disorders. Lithium citrate is contraindicated in clients with renal or cardiovascular disease.

Which medication is indicated for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder? Imipramine Lithium salts Amitriptyline Clomipramine

Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant medication prescribed for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. Lithium salt is prescribed to treat bipolar disorders. Dysthymias can be treated by the administration of antidepressant medications such as amitriptyline.

Which medication is used to treat both generalized anxiety disorder and depression? Fluoxetine Bupropion Duloxetine Mirtazapine

Duloxetine is an antidepressant medication used to treat both generalized anxiety disorder and depression. Fluoxetine is used to treat depression. Bupropion is used to treat depression and also aid in smoking cessation. Mirtazapine is used in the treatment of depression and is also helpful in reducing the adverse sexual side effects in the male client receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy.

Which level of anxiety enhances the client's learning abilities? Mild Panic Severe Moderate

Mild Mild anxiety motivates one to action, such as learning or making changes. Higher levels of anxiety tend to blur the individual's perceptions and interfere with functioning

Which disorder is defined as a preoccupation with the fear of having a serious disease? Conversion disorder Somatization disorder Hypochondriac disorder Body dysmorphic disorder

Preoccupation with fears of getting or having a serious disease is called hypochondriasis. The condition usually exists for 6 months or longer, persists despite negative medical tests and reassurance, and results in social or occupational impairment.

Which rationale explains the function of obsessions and compulsions for a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder? Unconscious control of unacceptable feelings Intentional act to punish self for shortcomings Obedience to voices that direct behaviors

Unconscious control of unacceptable feelings In carrying out the compulsive ritual, the client unconsciously tries to control anxiety by avoiding acting on unacceptable feelings and impulses.