The longer-term Xanax patient comes in and states they need a ...

[michelleunicorn]

The longer-term Xanax patient comes in and states they need a higher dose of the medication. They deny any additional, new, or accelerating triggers of their anxiety. What is the probable reason?
 
  1. They have become tolerant of the medication, which is characterized by the need for higher and higher doses.
  2. They are a drug seeker.
  3. They are suicidal.
  4. They only need additional counseling on lifestyle modification.

Question 2

Jaycee has been on escitalopram (Lexapro) for a year and is willing to try tapering off of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. What is the initial dosage adjustment when starting a taper off antidepressants?
 
  1. Change dose to every other day dosing for a week
  2. Reduce dose by 50 for 3 to 4 days
  3. Reduce dose by 50 every other day
  4. Escitalopram (Lexapro) can be stopped abruptly due to its long half-life

[Beatricemm]

Answer to Question 1

1

Answer to Question 2

2

[michelleunicorn]

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[Beatricemm]

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