A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with panic disorder that will include pharmacologic therapy. Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to administer?
A) Benzodiazepine
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
D) Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Ans: B
Although all of the agents can be used to treat panic disorder, SSRIs are recommended as the first drug option for treatment. Benzodiazepines (antianxiety agents) are used only for short periods of time. MAOIs are reserved for clients who do not respond to SSRIs or serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). The use of TCAs is declining.
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