ATI Remediation Proctored Exam 3 (Mental and Med Surg)
A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale:A. Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, including illness anxiety disorder. It helps to manage the anxiety symptoms associated with the condition.B. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders but is not typically prescribed for illness anxiety disorder.C. Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but is not generally used for illness anxiety disorder.D. Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, but it is not indicated for illness anxiety disorder.
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