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For of these disorder make a table for symptoms, medications and nursing interventions and precautions. ( must be typed)
. Generalized Anxiety Disorder . Anxiety Suicide
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Conditions symptoms Medications

Nursing

Interventions

Precaution

Generalized anxiety

Disorder

Fear,irritable,

Sensitivity to noise,

Restlessness and

Worrying thoughts.

Benzodiazepines:

Alprazolam,clonazepam

Antidepressants:

Imipramine,sertraline

Beta blockers: propranolol

-Maintain Calm and non threatening environment.

-Reassure safety and security of clients.

Observe for the behavioural changes of the client

Anxiety

Unreasonable fear, experience anxiety and negative thinking

Benzodiazepines:

Alprazolam,clonazepam

Antidepressants:

Imipramine,sertraline

-Encourage patient to explore his internal feelings.

-Make patient involve in fear eliminating activities.

Monitor the client for any suicidal thoughts.

Suicide

Excessive sadness,hopelessness,sleep problems,sudden calmness,dangerous behaviour.

Antidepressants:

Citalopram, sertraline

Antipsychotics:

Clozapine,olanzapine

Antianxiety:

Paroxetine,fluoxetine

-Never leave the patient alone.

-Remove all dangerous objects from patient room.

Observe patient for any suicidal attempts.

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