Anti-anxiety Medications Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Pharmacy & Pharmacology has 10 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Class of CNS depressant prescribed for fast acting relief of anxiety
_____ amounts of benzodiazepine over time to maintain therapeutic effect
______ symptoms occur when patient stops taking benzodiazepines
_______ can be given with a CNS depressant but should not be given with an MAOI - can cause hypertensive crisis
Class of medications that treat anxiety, are fast acting, and block histamine
Side effects of anti-anxiety meds such as dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention are known as ________ effects
Beta blocker used to treat "fight or flight" symptoms of anxiety
Hypertensive used off-label in the treatment of anxiety
Class of meds that can take 4-6 weeks to achieve therapeutic effect and therefore are not used in immediate relief of anxiety symptoms
The goal of medication in the treatment of anxiety is to _______ CNS
