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Title: A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medi Post by: new-york-er on Oct 21, 2015 A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medical record, which is most appropriate to give as a prn anxiolytic?
a. buspirone (BuSpar) c. amitriptyline (Elavil) b. lorazepam (Ativan) d. desipramine (Norpramin) Title: Re: A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's Post by: espreso on Oct 25, 2015 B
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. It may be given as a prn medication. Buspirone is long acting and is not useful as a prn drug. Amitriptyline and desipramine are tricyclic antidepressants and considered second- or third-line agents. Title: Re: A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medi Post by: new-york-er on Oct 26, 2015 Wow! Couldn't have asked for a better explanation. Bye for now :D
Title: Re: A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medi Post by: espreso on Oct 26, 2015 Glad you appreciate the effort!
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