Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)people cant prevent themselves from dwelling on unwanted thoughts or performing repetitious rituals, such as washing their hands
Panic disorder: people have sudden,intense attacks of anxiety in certain situations
Phobia:intense, or illogical fear of something specific, such as heights or open spaces.
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):Recurrent nightmares and memories of mental, physical, emotional distress when exposed to situations that remind them of the trauma.
Generalized anxiety disorder: Patients are usually and constantly worried with no apparent reasons; They may be worried about health, money, work.
Reduce the intensity of feelings of anxiety prescribe primarily for short-term relief of anxiety and related symptoms when it is disabling resulting in significant distress or problems in social functioning.
Other forms of anxiety may be treated by psychological means or pharmacological treatments suitable for long-term use.
Sedative / hypnotic effect depending on dosage client sensitivity
Benzodiazepine drugs are habit forming and can lead to addiction Long-term use can lead to tolerance, which means that lower doses will become ineffective and patients will need higher doses. These drugs are abused to get 'high' due to their effects on the brain.
The first choice for treatment of anxiety: Xanax (Alprazolam)
Ativan (Lorazepam)
librium (chlordiazepoxide) Valium(Diazepam ) Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Mechanism of Action
enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA) at the GABAA receptor, resulting in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.
Instruct client to consult the health care provider before taking this drug if snoring is a problem. Snoring may indicate an obstruction in the upper respiratory tract resulting in hypoxia.
Instruct client to report extreme lethargy, slurred speech, disorientation, or ataxia
Avoid driving or performing hazardous activities until effects of drug are known.