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Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for anxiety?
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for anxiety?
- Hydroxyzine
- Amitriptyline (correct)
- Buspirone
- Pregabalin
What is the main purpose of using benzodiazepines for anxiety?
What is the main purpose of using benzodiazepines for anxiety?
- Long-term treatment
- Treating liver impairment
- Preventing dependence
- Acute anxiety relief (correct)
Which benzodiazepine is metabolized to inactive compounds, making it less harmful for patients with liver impairment?
Which benzodiazepine is metabolized to inactive compounds, making it less harmful for patients with liver impairment?
- Clonazepam
- Lorazepam (correct)
- Alprazolam
- Diazepam
What is the black box warning associated with benzodiazepines?
What is the black box warning associated with benzodiazepines?
Which medication should be avoided in combination with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors?
Which medication should be avoided in combination with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors?
What is the potential danger of combining buspirone with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOi)?
What is the potential danger of combining buspirone with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOi)?
Which medications can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with buspirone?
Which medications can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with buspirone?
What are the common adverse effects of benzodiazepines?
What are the common adverse effects of benzodiazepines?
What is the potential benefit of using lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam for patients with liver impairment?
What is the potential benefit of using lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam for patients with liver impairment?
What is the main purpose of using SSRIs and SNRIs for anxiety?
What is the main purpose of using SSRIs and SNRIs for anxiety?
Which treatment option has shown great efficacy in managing anxiety?
Which treatment option has shown great efficacy in managing anxiety?
What are the major types of anxiety disorders identified in the DSM-5 classification?
What are the major types of anxiety disorders identified in the DSM-5 classification?
Which substances can exacerbate anxiety symptoms?
Which substances can exacerbate anxiety symptoms?
What is the recommended approach for titrating medication dosage?
What is the recommended approach for titrating medication dosage?
How long may it take for relief from medication to be noticeable?
How long may it take for relief from medication to be noticeable?
What are considered first-line options for pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety?
What are considered first-line options for pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety?
Which disorder is characterized by continuous and severe distress, fear, and worry?
Which disorder is characterized by continuous and severe distress, fear, and worry?
Which disorder is characterized by difficulties in focusing at school or work and can harm relationships?
Which disorder is characterized by difficulties in focusing at school or work and can harm relationships?
Which treatment option focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety?
Which treatment option focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety?
Which substances should be avoided to prevent drug-induced anxiety?
Which substances should be avoided to prevent drug-induced anxiety?
True or false: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a pharmaceutical treatment option for managing anxiety.
True or false: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a pharmaceutical treatment option for managing anxiety.
True or false: Relief from medication for anxiety can be noticeable within a week.
True or false: Relief from medication for anxiety can be noticeable within a week.
True or false: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are considered second-line options for pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety.
True or false: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are considered second-line options for pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety.
True or false: Buspirone is a sedating anti-histamine and should not be used long-term.
True or false: Buspirone is a sedating anti-histamine and should not be used long-term.
True or false: Pregabalin is a schedule II controlled substance used to treat anxiety in patients with neuropathy.
True or false: Pregabalin is a schedule II controlled substance used to treat anxiety in patients with neuropathy.
True or false: Benzodiazepines should only be used for one to two weeks and discontinued thereafter to avoid dependence.
True or false: Benzodiazepines should only be used for one to two weeks and discontinued thereafter to avoid dependence.
True or false: Flumazenil can be used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.
True or false: Flumazenil can be used as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.
What is the recommended first-line non-pharmaceutical treatment option for managing anxiety?
What is the recommended first-line non-pharmaceutical treatment option for managing anxiety?
What are the major types of anxiety disorders identified in the DSM-5 classification?
What are the major types of anxiety disorders identified in the DSM-5 classification?
What is the optimal approach for titrating the dosage of anxiety medication?
What is the optimal approach for titrating the dosage of anxiety medication?
What are the potential side effects of buspirone?
What are the potential side effects of buspirone?
What precautions should be taken when using buspirone?
What precautions should be taken when using buspirone?
What are the common adverse effects of benzodiazepines?
What are the common adverse effects of benzodiazepines?
What is the recommended duration of benzodiazepine use to avoid dependence?
What is the recommended duration of benzodiazepine use to avoid dependence?
Match the following anxiety disorders with their abbreviations:
Match the following anxiety disorders with their abbreviations:
Match the following substances with their potential to exacerbate anxiety symptoms:
Match the following substances with their potential to exacerbate anxiety symptoms:
Match the following medications with their classification:
Match the following medications with their classification:
Match the following medications with their correct usage or characteristic:
Match the following medications with their correct usage or characteristic:
Match the following benzodiazepines with their correct usage or characteristic:
Match the following benzodiazepines with their correct usage or characteristic:
Match the following medications with their associated adverse effects or precautions:
Match the following medications with their associated adverse effects or precautions:
Match the following benzodiazepines with their associated contraindications or precautions:
Match the following benzodiazepines with their associated contraindications or precautions:
