it isn’t a way of resolving the problem. Medicine is most effective with therapy and usually only used in severe cases. Some of the medications used are antidepressants and benzodiazepines. Antidepressants have to be taken regularly, but benzodiazepines act quickly so they only need to be taken during the attack. Benzodiazepines provide rapid anxiety relief, but they are highly addictive and need to be used cautiously (Burke,…
Enthymemes i. All prescription medication causes serious side effects (Premise 1) Benzodiazepines are a type of prescribed medication (Premise 2) Therefore, benzodiazepines causes’ side effects (Conclusion) ii. 80% of students report feeling “often stressed” (Premise 1) We are 40 students in my class (Premise 2) Therefore, 32 students in my class have reported feeling “often…
An epileptic seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain and is caused by an abnormal and excessive electrical discharge of a group of neurons within the brain. “Epilepsy is the condition of recurrent spontaneous seizures arising from abnormal electrical activity in the brain.” (Stafstorm & Rho 2014) Anyone can experience a seizure under the right conditions while epilepsy suggests an enduring variation of brain function that facilitates seizure reoccurrence. At a basic level…
and maintain sleep. These pills are classified as sedative hypnotics. Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are among the other sedative hypnotics. The barbiturates are used as sedatives and anesthetics and they depress the central nervous system. Benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. They increase drowsiness and can be addictive. Valium and Xanax are some of the well-known benzodiazepines. Sleeping pills, as all other medications, pose many side effects. These drugs can…
Ornithophobia comes from two Greek words - "orni", which means “bird” and "phobia", which translates to “fear”. It is a specific phobia that is characterized by abnormal or irrational fear of birds. It may be interesting for some readers or learn that David Beckham and Eminem are rumored to suffer from this phobia. Symptoms Some fear only birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. Others tend to be anxious around birds kept as pets, such as lovebirds and pigeons. In extreme…
desired effects of the drug. Recommend that the patient taking benzodiazepines avoid becoming pregnant because these drugs increase the risk of congenital anomalies. Advise the patient to discuss breastfeeding with care provider since these drugs are excreted in the milk and could have adverse effects on the infant. Teach a patient who is taking MOAI about he details of a tyrmine-restricted diet. Teach the patient that: Cessation of benzodiazepine use after 3 to 4 months of daily use may case…
Goal 1: Camareus will improve his emotional and behavioral regulation. • Camareus’s aunts appeared to be in a good mood and Camareus appeared angry. • Camareus’s aunts shared he argues with others, yells, has fits of anger, refuses to comply, causes trouble for no reason, break rules, lie, hurt himself, has no friends, feels sad, nightmares, and has eating problems. • Camareus’s aunts reflected on Camareus going in the bathroom putting his hands in cold or hot water for long periods of time…
Social anxiety affects an enormous amount of children, young adults, adults, and even elders. Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event. Also it can be described as something with an uncertain outcome. Something else to consider are fear and anxiety are similar emotions. While fear focuses on a specific threat or reason, the other, anxiety, has no definite reason and is often prolonged. Overall, anxiety is to not be taken lightly because…
Introduction Lorazepam is a kind of benzodiazepine in terms of pharmacological class, It is also an anxiolytic drug in terms of the therapeutic class.It is mainly used to treat anxiety and insomnia for adults.Since anxiety and isomnia is getting more common nowadays, It is nesseary to be introduced to more people.In this article, you will know more about the clinical trial ,the pharmacology ,and the pharmacokinetics of Lorazepam. Disscussion of a clinical trial for Lorazepam Lorazepam has a…
Social stigma and labelling can have a huge impact on the attitude of medication in the client. Subsequently, the reaction of family and friends of the patients to the disorder as well as the medication also may become a social problem. For example, a patient’s spouse may divorce him or her and children may neglect them. There are other problems as well such as discrimination from employers and general public. Psychology academics often debate about the ethical issues surrounding drug therapy.…