A client is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and is prescribed medication therapy. Which agent would the nurse expect to administer to the client to obtain the quickest relief from anxiety symptoms?

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Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, provides quick relief from anxiety symptoms until the antidepressant effects of other drugs, such as buspirone, venlafaxine, or imipramine, are felt.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Is