Describe the general instructions for administering antianxiety drugs.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
• Because older adults have a slowed excretion of drugs, the dose will last longer.
• Dosages generally should be small.
• There is an increased risk of falls, and this should be carefully watched in older adults.
• Although SSRIs are antidepressants, they are considered to be the first-line drugs for anxiety because of their lower incidence of side effects.
• Short-acting benzodiazepines are recommended over long-acting ones.
• Buspirone may be preferred over benzodiazepines because of a decreased risk of falls.
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