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These medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors approved for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:  

How would a nurse differentiate a client diagnosed with panic disorder from a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

A patient tells the nurse, “I don’t go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat, or I could spill food and be laughed at.” The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:

A student says, “Before taking a test, I feel a heightened sense of awareness and restlessness.” The nursing intervention most suitable for assisting the student is to:

How should a nurse best describe the major maladaptive client response to panic disorder?

A client reports that she is afraid to contract diseases from other patients. She imagines that if she touches anything on the unit that she will be contaminated with bacteria and become ill. The PT educates the client of the importance of hand hygiene. The client insists that hand hygiene will not be effective. What behavior would the psychiatric technician describe this as?  

A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of overwhelming anxiety. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?

This treatment modality assists the individual to problem-solve. The ultimate goal of this treatment modality is to resolve the immediate crisis & restore the individual to their previous level of functioning to allow for personal growth.  

If a cruel and abusive person rationalizes this behavior, which comment is most characteristic of this person?

A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium) for generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. In which situation should a nurse recognize that this client is at greatest risk for drug overdose?