Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder


Question: The PMHNP is caring for a 28 year old female who has been taking Celexa (citalopram) 40mg for the last 6 months after being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The patient reports that she is still having overwhelming anxiety nearly every day. PHQ-9 =3 and GAD-7 =21. What treatment approach does the PMHNP take? Group of answer choices Taper off Celexa (citalopram) and start Zoloft (sertraline) Add Abilify (aripiprazole) as an adjunctive treatment Add a low dose benzodiazepine to be taken intermittently Increase Celexa (citalopram) to 45-50mg daily

 

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