Erin Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

question 143

Multiple Choice

Erin has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Her psychiatrist is MOST likely to prescribe a:

• A)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
• B)benzodiazepine.
• C)anticonvulsant.
• D)monoamine antioxidase inhibitor.

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Definitions:

Bed Rest

A medical recommendation for patients to stay in bed to aid in the recovery process from an illness, injury, or surgical procedure.

Nursing Diagnoses

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences and responses to actual or potential health problems or life processes used in nursing.

Care Plans

Documented approaches tailored for individual patient care, outlining specific health care needs and interventions.

Priority Diagnoses

Identifying the most critical and immediate health issues that require urgent attention and intervention for a patient.