Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental health clinic.
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Correct Answer:
Duloxetine
Rationale:
🔷 Duloxetine Duloxetine is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
🔷 It helps reduce both psychological symptoms (excessive worry) and physical symptoms (muscle tension).
🔷 FDA-approved for GAD in adults and often well tolerated.
🔷 Paroxetine Paroxetine is an SSRI commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, including GAD.
🔷 It increases serotonin in the brain, improving mood and reducing anxiety. It is considered a first- line pharmacologic treatment for GAD.
🔷 Escitalopram Escitalopram is another SSRI, effective and FDA-approved for GAD. Known for having a favorable side effect profile compared to some other SSRIs.
🔷 Reduces excessive worry, restlessness, and improves sleep.
🔷 Venlafaxine Venlafaxine is an SNRI effective in treating GAD, especially when symptoms include physical tension and fatigue.
🔷 Often prescribed when SSRIs are not effective or not tolerated. Provides both antidepressant and anti-anxiety benefits.
🔷 Risperidone → An atypical antipsychotic, used for schizophrenia, bipolar, or adjunct in depression not first-line for GAD.
🔷 Memantine → NMDA receptor antagonist, used for Alzheimer’s disease, not anxiety.
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