A psychiatrist is providing care for a 68-year-old female whose anxiety disorder is significantly decreasing her quality of life
The nurse knows that the client will likely benefit from which of the following pharmacologic therapies listed below?
A)
A drug that influences gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels
B)
An MAO inhibitor to increase the concentration of serotonin and norepinephrine
C)
An antipsychotic medication that blocks dopamine receptors
D)
A calcium channel-blocking agent
Ans:
A
Feedback:
GABA is often implicated in anxiety disorders, and benzodiazepines address this neurotransmitter. An MAO inhibitor increases the concentration of serotonin and norepinephrine. MAO inhibitors are occasionally prescribed for depression not responding to SSRIs and would not be indicated for an anxiety disorder. Calcium channel blockers are good for lowering BP and minimizing arterial spasms but are usually not prescribed for anxiety.
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