NURS 6015 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) What are symptoms of a panic attack? - Correct Answers ✅Accelerated HR Trembling Chest Pain/Discomfort Dizziness/Feeling Faint During a panic attack the _____ nervous system is triggered. - Correct Answers ✅Sympathetic What are 2 benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety? - Correct Answers ✅Diazepam & Alprazolam What is the MOA for benzodiazepines? - Correct Answers ✅Enhance GABA = CNS Depression What consideration do you need to take when stopping benzodiazepines on a patient that has been using the medication long term? - Correct Answers ✅You need to wean the patient off the drug.Which benzodiazepine is really good for panic disorder? Why?
- Correct Answers ✅Alprazolam d/t its short half-life.
What should be avoided while taking benzodiazepines? - Correct Answers ✅Alcohol 1 / 3
NURS 6015 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) Who should not take benzodiazepines? - Correct Answers ✅Patients with liver disease.What are some side effects of benzodiazepines? - Correct Answers ✅Drowsiness Confusion Newborn Withdrawal Tolerance/Dependence *Remember CNS depression* What is a non-benzodiazepine medication used for anxiety? - Correct Answers ✅Buspirone Which anxiety medication is best for long-term use? - Correct Answers ✅Buspirone How often should buspirone be taken? Why? - Correct Answers ✅3x daily d/t short half-life What is fluoxetine used for? - Correct Answers ✅Depression 2 / 3
NURS 6015 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED (Newest 2025) What type of drug is fluoxetine? - Correct Answers ✅SSRI Which drug can be paired with fluoxetine to help prevent decreased libido? - Correct Answers ✅Bupropion How long does it take for fluoxetine to reach full efficacy? - Correct Answers ✅At least 6 weeks What is the black box warning for fluoxetine? - Correct Answers ✅Increase in suicidal ideation in children.What is the MOA of fluoxetine? - Correct Answers ✅Increases Serotonin What is amitriptyline used for? - Correct Answers ✅Depression What type of drug is amitriptyline? - Correct Answers ✅Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) What are some side effects of amitriptyline? - Correct Answers ✅Orthostatic Hypotension Cardiac Dysrhythmias
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