What is the primary mechanism of action for most antianxiety agents?
Explanation
The fundamental action of most antianxiety medications, as described in the text, is to produce a generalized depression of the central nervous system (CNS), which leads to their anxiolytic effects.
Other questions
Which class of antianxiety agents is generally considered more suitable for intermittent or short-term use?
According to the text, what is a significant potential outcome of the long-term use of benzodiazepines?
In which patient population is the use of antianxiety agents contraindicated?
For which specific class of antianxiety agents does the text mention precautions related to severe underlying pulmonary disease?
What is the potential interaction effect of taking benzodiazepines with alcohol or antihistamines?
What vital signs are crucial to monitor frequently during the intravenous administration of antianxiety agents?
When transitioning a patient to buspirone from another antianxiety agent, what is the recommended procedure for the previous medication?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a long-term antianxiety agent?
What is a characteristic that antianxiety agents do NOT possess?
Antianxiety agents are contraindicated for use in patients with uncontrolled severe pain and which other condition?
What is the recommended course of action regarding the dosage of antianxiety agents for patients with hepatic dysfunction?
Concurrent use of antianxiety agents with which of the following drug classes should be avoided?
What nursing assessment is critical for monitoring the therapeutic effect and side effects of antianxiety therapy?
Why is it important to restrict the amount of antianxiety medication available to a depressed or suicidal patient?
What is the primary reason for gradually decreasing the dose of a previous antianxiety agent when switching to buspirone?
What is the key evaluation criterion for the effectiveness of antianxiety agent therapy?
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of antianxiety agents?
Besides antidepressants and opioid analgesics, which other drug class is mentioned to cause additive CNS depression when used with benzodiazepines?
Slurred speech is mentioned as an indicator of what aspect of a patient's response to antianxiety therapy?
What type of anxiety disorder is specifically mentioned in the 'General Use' section for antianxiety agents?
During which two life stages is the use of antianxiety agents to be avoided?
In addition to patients with hepatic dysfunction and severe renal impairment, in which patient group should benzodiazepines be used cautiously?
What is a potential nursing diagnosis related to the side effects of antianxiety agents?
Which statement about the properties of buspirone when switching medications is true?
Which medication is identified as being suitable for long-term management of anxiety?
What is a potential risk associated with prolonged high-dose therapy of antianxiety agents?
Antianxiety agent use is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, pre-existing CNS depression, and which other condition?
Ataxia is a clinical sign used to assess what in a patient taking antianxiety agents?
The potential nursing diagnosis 'Deficient knowledge' for a patient on antianxiety agents is related to what?
Which of the following is an example of an antianxiety agent suitable for long-term use?
Besides being comatose and having uncontrolled severe pain, what is another contraindication for using antianxiety agents?
When are patients taking antianxiety agents considered more sensitive to CNS depressant effects, possibly requiring a lower dose?
What is the primary evaluation outcome for a patient who has been on antianxiety medication?
What is the general action of most agents in the antianxiety class?
Which condition is listed as a contraindication for antianxiety agent therapy?
A patient with a history of previous drug addictions is prescribed an antianxiety agent. What is the recommended approach?
Additive CNS depression may occur when benzodiazepines are combined with which of the following?
What is the rationale for assessing a patient's level of sedation using indicators like dizziness?
Which of these is NOT a contraindication for the use of antianxiety agents?
What is a potential risk that necessitates restricting the amount of an antianxiety drug available to a patient with a history of addiction?
Which of the following agents is NOT suitable for short-term anxiety management?
What is the primary interaction concern when most antianxiety agents are considered for use with MAO inhibitors?
Prolonged high-dose therapy with antianxiety agents may lead to which of the following?
Which patient population is identified as potentially being more sensitive to the CNS depressant effects of antianxiety agents?
What is the primary management strategy for a patient with a history of addiction being treated with an antianxiety agent?
Which of the following describes the therapeutic properties of antianxiety agents?
For a patient receiving IV antianxiety medication, how often should BP, pulse, and respiratory status be monitored?
The text advises using antianxiety agents with caution in patients who are suicidal or have had previous drug addictions. What other precaution is mentioned?
What is the primary reason for a potential nursing diagnosis of 'Risk for injury' in a patient taking antianxiety agents?