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naturalchemist

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A patient asks why the prescriber is changing his anxiety medication from lorazepam (Ativan) to sertraline (Zoloft). What is your best response?
 
  a. Sertraline is a stronger drug and will do a better job of controlling your anxiety.
  b. Sertraline has milder side effects and a decreased risk for drug dependence.
  c. Sertraline acts much faster to get the symptoms of your anxiety under control.
  d. Sertraline can be taken only when needed to control symptoms of anxiety.

Question 2

What type of medication could be prescribed for a patient who experiences anxiety when speaking before a group?
 
  a. A benzodiazepine drug
  b. An SSRI drug
  c. A beta blocker
  d. A TCA drug


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bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

scottmt

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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