Which client diagnosis should a nurse associate with a decrease in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Schizophrenia
C. Panic disorder
D. Depression
ANS: C
The nurse should associate a decrease in GABA with panic disorder. Enhancement of the GABA system is the mechanism of action by which benzodiazepines produce a calming effect, thus reducing anxiety. Alterations in the GABA system are also associated with movement disorders and epilepsy.
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