Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million Americans, or 3.1% of the US Population. Despite several treatment options, only 43.2% of those suffering from GAD receive treatment. This week you will review several different classes of medication used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used in the treatment of GAD. Please focus your assignment on FDA approved indications when referring to different medication classes used in the treatment of GAD.
Post a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to anxiolytic medications used to treat GAD. In your discussion, utilizing the discussion highlights, compare and contrast different treatment options that can be used.
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
o Chapter 26, “Antipsychotic Agents and Their Use in Schizophrenia” (pp. 203–213)
o Chapter 27, “Antidepressants” (pp. 214–226)
o Chapter 28, “Drugs for Bipolar Disorder” (pp. 228–233)
o Chapter 29, “Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs” (pp. 234–242)
o Chapter 30, “Management of Anxiety Disorders” (pp. 243–247)
o Chapter 31, “Central Nervous System Stimulants and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder” (pp. 248–254)
Please writer note! There must be an introduction, body and conclusion.
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