Author Question: A nursing instructor is teaching about the medications used to treat panic disorder. Which student ... (Read 81 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nursing instructor is teaching about the medications used to treat panic disorder. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is particularly effective in the treatment of panic disorder.
B. Clozapine (Clozaril) is used off-label in long-term treatment of panic disorder.
C. Doxepin (Sinequan) can be used in low doses to relieve symptoms of panic attacks.
D. Buspirone (BuSpar) is used for its immediate effect to lower anxiety during panic attacks.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with panic disorder states, When an attack happens, I feel like I am going to die. Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A. I know it's frightening, but try to remind yourself that this will only last a short time.
B. Death from a panic attack happens so infrequently that there is no need to worry.
C. Most people who experience panic attacks have feelings of impending doom.
D. Tell me why you think you are going to die every time you have a panic attack.

asdfghjkl; · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The student indicates learning has occurred when he or she states that clonazepam is a particularly effective treatment for panic disorder. Clonazepam is a type of benzodiazepine that can be abused and lead to physical dependence and tolerance. It can be used on an as-needed basis to reduce anxiety and its related symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most appropriate nursing reply to the client's concerns is to empathize with the client and provide encouragement that panic attacks last only a short period. Panic attacks usually last minutes but can, rarely, last hours. Symptoms of depression are also common with this disorder.