In addition to the relief of mild to moderate anxiety, ...

[Mr3Hunna]

In addition to the relief of mild to moderate anxiety, hydroxyzine (Vistaril) has which additional therapeutic outcome(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Reduced need for sedation and analgesia before and after surgery
  b. Elimination of psychotic thinking
  c. Control of itching in allergic reactions
  d. Control of vomiting
  e. Control of obsessive compulsive thoughts
  f. Prevention of extrapyramidal adverse effects and tardive dyskinesia

Question 2

Which assessment(s) would be included in the evaluation of a patient with anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Physical examination
  b. Psychological evaluation
  c. History of precipitation stressors
  d. Medication history
  e. Substance abuse history
  f. Blood glucose level

[Natalie4ever]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Hydroxyzine has sedative, antihistamine, and antiemetic effects in addition to antianxiety activity. Hydroxyzine does not control psychotic thinking, obsessive compulsive thinking, or movement disorders caused by other medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Physical examination, psychological evaluation, history of precipitation stressors, medication history, and substance abuse history are important in evaluating a patient with anxiety to get a complete background on the patient. The blood glucose level is not included in evaluation of a patient with anxiety.

[Mr3Hunna]

Excellent

[bitingbit]

Great answer, keep it coming