In addition to the relief of mild to moderate anxiety, hydroxyzine (Vistaril) has which additional therapeutic outcome(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced need for sedation and analgesia before and after surgery
b. Elimination of psychotic thinking
c. Control of itching in allergic reactions
d. Control of vomiting
e. Control of obsessive compulsive thoughts
f. Prevention of extrapyramidal adverse effects and tardive dyskinesia
ANS: A, C, D
Hydroxyzine has sedative, antihistamine, and antiemetic effects in addition to antianxiety activity. Hydroxyzine does not control psychotic thinking, obsessive compulsive thinking, or movement disorders caused by other medications.
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