A patient who just returned from a war-torn country is admitted to the hospital with post-traumatic stress disorder. A nurse anticipates that the prescriber will order which of the fol-lowing medications for the patient?
a. Paroxetine (Paxil)
b. Alprazolam (Xanax)
c. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
d. Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
A
Paroxetine is approved by the FDA for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety.
Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Venlafaxine is used to treat anxiety.
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