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CI: varies among agents, acute narrow angle glaucoma, sleep apnea, severe respiratory insufficiency, significant liver disease, warnings: anterograde amnesia, CNS depression, extravasation with IV use, potential for abuse, risk in elderly of falls etc, tolerance, withdrawal symptom,taper off slowly physiological dependence and tolerance develop with chronic use SE: somnolence, dizziness, weakness, ataxia, lightheadedness NOTES: All medications are C-IV History of Present Illness: LY is a 45 year old female who presents to her PCP on August 1st for a follow-up of multiple health problems, including a recent asthma exacerbation. She complains of stress and constantly worrying for the past year. She expresses fear about managing her finances and her health, though there have been no major changes in her life recently to contribute to this. She obtains prescriptions from her PCP, but is often resistant to suggestions and advice from healthcare providers. Allergies: no known drug allergies Past Medical History: hypertension, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and anxiety Current Medications (obtained from active prescription bottles on 8/1):
Expired Prescriptions and No Refills: Vitals: Physical Exam: Labs: B D History of Present Illness: LY is a 45 year old female who presents to her PCP on August 1st for a follow-up of multiple health problems, including a recent asthma exacerbation. She complains of stress and constantly worrying for the past year. She expresses fear about managing her finances and her health, though there have been no major changes in her life recently to contribute to this. She obtains prescriptions from her PCP, but is often resistant to suggestions and advice from healthcare providers. Allergies: no known drug allergies Past Medical History: hypertension, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and anxiety Current Medications (obtained from active prescription bottles on 8/1): Expired Prescriptions and No Refills: Vitals: Physical Exam: Labs: Answer History of Present Illness: LY is a 45 year old female who presents to her PCP on August 1st for a follow-up of multiple health problems, including a recent asthma exacerbation. She complains of stress and constantly worrying for the past year. She expresses fear about managing her finances and her health, though there have been no major changes in her life recently to contribute to this. She obtains prescriptions from her PCP, but is often resistant to suggestions and advice from healthcare providers. Allergies: no known drug allergies Past Medical History: hypertension, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and anxiety Current Medications (obtained from active prescription bottles on 8/1): Expired Prescriptions and No Refills: Vitals: Physical Exam: Labs: Answer Which of the following medications would be considered first line in panic disorder?A number of medications are available for treating anxiety (Table 4). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are generally considered first-line therapy for GAD and PD.
What is the first line treatment for anxiety?Antidepressants, including medications in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) classes, are the first line medication treatments.
Which of the following medications is considered a first line treatment for anxiety in children?Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are currently first-line medications in the pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders in children.
Which is the first line treatment option for acute stress or fluctuating anxiety?(See "Psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder in adults".) APPROACH TO TREATMENT We suggest trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as first-line treatment of patients with acute stress disorder (ASD) rather than other psychotherapies or medication.
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