Pharmacologic Management of Anxiety

Authors

Daniel Sizemore, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

3-1-2018

Comments

Presentation: 57:27

Abstract

Learning Objectives:

1. Know the diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how it differs from other anxiety disorders
2. Treat GAD with appropriate medications in the primary care setting
3. Have an appreciation for the use of benzodiazepines in the treatment of GAD
4. Be able to know when and how to safely wean patients off of anti-anxiety medications

Recommended Citation

Sizemore, MD, Daniel, "Pharmacologic Management of Anxiety" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 240.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/240

Language

English