The nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which neurotransmitters does the nurse understand are tied to the pathogenesis of this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Acetylcholine
B) Oxytocin
C) Dopamine
D) Serotonin
E) Neurokinin A
C) Dopamine
D) Serotonin
Explanation: A) Acetylcholine and Neurokinin A are not considered to be related to generalized anxiety disorder.
B) Neurotransmitters associated with autonomic responses such as norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA), and serotonin are tied into the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders with the regulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) playing a role in the treatment process. Acetylcholine, Oxytocin, and Neurokinin A are not considered to be related to generalized anxiety disorder.
C) Neurotransmitters associated with autonomic responses such as norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA), and serotonin are tied into the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders with the regulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) playing a role in the treatment process.
D) Neurotransmitters associated with autonomic responses such as norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA), and serotonin are tied into the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders with the regulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) playing a role in the treatment process.
E) Acetylcholine and Neurokinin A are not considered to be related to generalized anxiety disorder.
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