Discussion: Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million America

Discussion: Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million Americans, or 3.1% of the US Population. Despite several treatment options, only 43.2% of those suffering from GAD receive treatment. This week you will review several different classes of medication used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used in the treatment of GAD. Please focus your assignment on FDA approved indications when referring to different medication classes used in the treatment of GAD.

ASSIGNMENT:

Post a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to anxiolytic medications used to treat GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). In your discussion, utilizing the discussion highlights, compare and contrast different treatment options that can be used.