Discussion Post: Neurobiological of General Anxiety
• Describe the neurobiological of general anxiety disorder. Include genetics, neurotransmitters, neuroanatomical changes, current theories of the cause of the disease, and cultural factors if it's involved.)
• What is the neurochemistry action of escitalopram, (SSRI, first line of treatment for generalized anxiety disorder), side effects to monitor, expected benefits for the patient, and contraindications.
• Describe the benefit of behavior therapy in the treatment of general anxiety disorder.
• Why did you need to check this patient with general anxiety urine toxicology and thyroid function test?
• Do you think that benzodiazepine-like clonazepam (Klonopin) 0.25 mg PO daily, can help the patient's symptoms of anxiety? Why or why you will not use benzodiazepines in this 23-year-old patient? What criteria do you use to make this decision?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.