Module 3: Discussion– Anxiety & Sleep – Discussion Board Group 7-Get Answer Now

Module 3: Discussion– Anxiety & Sleep – Discussion Board Group 7-Get Answer Now
Online Discussion

Prompt:
For this discussion, you will answer the question which corresponds to the FIRST letter of your LAST name. Answers to these questions may be located in your texts, PowerPoints, or readings. You may also need to do additional research.
Then you will respond to the main postings of at least two of the other learners who have answered questions different from yours.
Recall that your main posting should be submitted by Wednesday at 2359 EST. All responses to other learners’ discussion questions must be submitted no later than Sunday at 2359 EST in order to be considered for grading purposes.

If your LAST name begins with the letter A through J, please address the following:

Discuss the anxiolytic actions of benzodiazepines. For this discussion, focus on their actions in the brain and receptor sites.
Buspirone is frequently used to augment antidepressants. What is buspirone’s mechanism of action? Why might it be used to augment vs. as main treatment?
What is a serotonergic hypnotic? Please give an example and explain how it works in insomnia.

If your LAST name begins with the letters K through R please address the following:

Alpha-2-delta ligands are sometimes used to treat anxiety. Give at least two examples and explain their mechanism of action (when treating anxiety).
What is serotonin’s role in anxiety? How do antidepressants hypothetically treat anxiety? (You may need to revisit Chapter 7)
Antihistamines are frequently used in anxiety and to aid with sleep. Explain the properties they have that make them effective. What are the potential side effects?

If your LAST name begins with the letters S through Z please address the following:

What is considered first-line treatment in regard to pharmacotherapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder? What is second line? (You may need to research this, please cite your source).
Explain the impact half-lives have on agent’s tolerability and efficacy. For this discussion, concentrate on Z-Drugs.
Which benzodiazepines are approved for insomnia? Are the considered first line agents in the treatment of insomnia?

Instructions:

Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Wednesday
Respond to two other classmates’ posts in by 23:59 EST Sunday.

Grading Criteria:
Your assignment will be graded according to the rubric.
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