A nurse manager experiences an increased heart rate, GI discomfort, and perspiration when preparing to give presentations to his staff. He has prepared three presentations, and his charge nurse has given them all
The nurse manager knows he is experiencing which level of anxiety and that which treatment will help?
1. Trait anxiety; Thiamine therapy
2. State anxiety; propranolol (Inderal)
3. Panic anxiety; buspirone (Buspar)
4. Moderate anxiety; alprazalom (Xanax)
Answer: 1
Explanation: Chronic or trait anxiety is a more general and long-lasting personality characteristic in which the patient has difficulty performing at work and/or enjoying relationships. Herbs, vitamins, and other supplements can be used to treat anxiety disorders. B vitamins are important for the production of neurotransmitters and thiamine is important for those prone to panic, anxiety, and depression. The other states of anxiety and medications do not address the characteristics of trait anxiety and its effective treatment.
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