A 30-year-old female is rushed to the emergency
department with signs and symptoms of a heart
attack. However, an extensive medical workup is
negative for any cardiac or physiological issues. She is
prescribed Ativan 0.5 mg by mouth twice daily as
needed for severe anxiety. The patient is also given a
potential diagnosis of Panic Disorder and referred to
your office for follow-up care.
Based on this scenario, respond to the following
prompts:
1. Discuss the etiology of Panic Disorder.
2. List the clinical manifestations associated with
this condition.
3. Identify the neurotransmitter(s) that are abnormal
in Panic Disorder.
4. Describe your approach to establishing a
diagnosis. What key information would you gather
during the patient’s history and physical exam?
5. Recommend non-pharmacological and
pharmacological interventions, including
appropriate nursing interventions for this patient.
A 30-year-old female is rushed to the emergency
department with signs and symptoms of a heart
attack. However, an extensive medical workup is
negative for any cardiac or physiological issues. She is
prescribed Ativan 0.5 mg by mouth twice daily as
needed for severe anxiety. The patient is also given a
potential diagnosis of Panic Disorder and referred to
your office for follow-up care.
Based on this scenario, respond to the following
prompts:
1. Discuss the etiology of Panic Disorder.
2. List the clinical manifestations associated with
this condition.
3. Identify the neurotransmitter(s) that are abnormal
in Panic Disorder.
4. Describe your approach to establishing a
diagnosis. What key information would you gather
during the patient’s history and physical exam?
5. Recommend non-pharmacological and
pharmacological interventions, including
appropriate nursing interventions for this patient.
A 30-year-old female is rushed to the emergency
department with signs and symptoms of a heart
attack. However, an extensive medical workup is
negative for any cardiac or physiological issues. She is
prescribed Ativan 0.5 mg by mouth twice daily as
needed for severe anxiety. The patient is also given a
potential diagnosis of Panic Disorder and referred to
your office for follow-up care.
Based on this scenario, respond to the following
prompts:
1. Discuss the etiology of Panic Disorder.
2. List the clinical manifestations associated with
this condition.
3. Identify the neurotransmitter(s) that are abnormal
in Panic Disorder.
4. Describe your approach to establishing a
diagnosis. What key information would you gather
during the patient’s history and physical exam?
5. Recommend non-pharmacological and
pharmacological interventions, including
appropriate nursing interventions for this patient.