Alprazolam (or Xanax) is a common drug prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety is the human body’s reaction to stressful‚ threatening‚ or uncommon situations. Some individuals report feeling fear‚ agitation‚ uneasiness‚ and distress (Lee). Approximately 18% of the United States population suffers from this disorder (NIMH). The physiological processes behind anxiety must be noted to understand how Xanax treats this disorder. Anxiety will constantly cause the human body to enter a sympathetic
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Rationale: During this troubling time‚ the client needs a good support system. 6. Administer Alprazolam (Xanax) as ordered. Rationale: Used to treat symptoms of anxiety associated with psychogenic fugue. A) Monitor for signs and symptoms of sedation. Rationale: Common side effect of Alprazolam (Xanax). B)Monitor for constipation. Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of Alprazolam
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This purpose of the paper is to discuss Xanax also known as Alprazolam (generic version). This paper will go over the brief history and overview of what the prescription medication Xanax is and what it is used for. This paper will also discuss the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Not only does Xanax affect people different it also is a highly addictive Benzodiazepine. A discussion on the adverse effects of Xanax will be discussed within the paper as well as side effects. In many cases‚ when
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Chem-127 – Impact of Chemistry – H. D. Roth Chapter 10: Drugs‚ Manipulating Molecules Everyday drugs – are we dependent? Prescription drugs – are we dependent? How harmful are illicit drugs? Are “natural” herbal remedies safer than synthetic ones? How are effective drugs designed? HDR-F-2012 Prontosil – the first antibiotic Prontosil‚ an effective antibacterial agent‚ belongs to the class of azo dyes‚ which were the first commercially produced chemicals; they effectively dyed wool
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quick fix because it requires less work and kicks in faster. Alprazolam is a very popular anxiety medication that is prescribed. “Anxiety causes chemical imbalances that are known to respond well to medicinal treatments. That’s why doctors prescribe medications to treat anxiety‚ and why most people prefer medications to therapy (since anxiety medicines are essentially instant and require less work)” (Calm Clinic). Although Alprazolam is helpful when treating anxiety‚ it is usually prescribed without
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Question 1- Based on Mr. DeLarno’s statements‚ what are his current potential sources of stress? Current potential sources of stress include college courses and exams‚ relationship‚ wedding planning‚ and moving in with his fiancee. Question 2-In addition to his complaints of recurrent headaches‚ which assessment data might reflect manifestations of the stress response? Assessment data that reflect manifestations of the stress response include elevated respiratory rate and elevated blood pressure
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DOI: 07/19/2015. Patient is a 38-year-old female registered nurse who sustained injury to her low back while holding heavy legs of patient in the emergency department. Per OMNI‚ she was diagnosed with intractable lower back pain with left lower extremity radiculopathy to disc herniation and left S1 nerve root compression. Per operative reports‚ she is status post left L5-S1 hemilaminenctomy with mesial facetectomy and removal of very large herniated disc on 08/02/15‚ and status post reexploration
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DOI: 3/3/2016. Patient is a 59-year-old male senior mechanic who sustained a work-related injury to his left hand/wrist‚ left shoulder‚ hip‚ back‚ and neck when he lost balance and fell while unloading furniture from truck. Per OMNI entry‚ he was initially diagnosed with fracture of the left hand and sprain/strain of the left shoulder and back. Based on the medical report dated 01/10/17‚ the patient complains of pain in the neck and low back‚ right leg and left arm. Pain is described as dull/aching
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patients who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer? A. Phencyclidine (PCP) B. Fentanyl C. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) D. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Student Answer: B Answer: Incorrect Reference: PAGE 58 15. Diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax) are both examples of fast-acting A. opioid
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Passive-Aggressive Disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a psychological condition in which a person may seem willing to carry out a request‚ but actually reacts negatively and resists passively. The client who is passive aggressive is often cynical‚ feels under-appreciated‚ and may be resentful of the demands of others. Causes The exact cause of passive aggressive behavior is unknown. However‚ the following factors are thought to play a role: Genetics Environmental Factors Risk Factors
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