A Patient Experiences a Sudden Episode of Severe Anxiety

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety.Of these medications in the patient's medical record,which is most appropriate to give as a prn anxiolytic?

• A) buspirone (BuSpar)
• B) lorazepam (Ativan)
• C) amitriptyline (Elavil)
• D) desipramine (Norpramin)

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