Drugs used for the treatment of depression and a range of anxiety disorders, including panic, obsessive-compulsive, social phobia, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
A. opioid
B. adjuvant medications
C. antidepressants
D. neuromuscular blocking agents
Answer: C. antidepressants
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A) Time D) Acceptability B) Budget E) Nutritional value C) Availability
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A client has stated, "This doesn't really apply to me because I've read about these kinds of techniques in the past and it wouldn't work for me." The nurse would recognize that the client may be in what educational category? A) Denier B) Minimizer C) Accepter D) Controller