A patient is newly diagnosed with a trauma related disorder.Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

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Psychopharmacology for trauma related disorders may involve benzodiazepines which are antianxiety medications.Alprazolam (Xanax)is commonly used and is effective in most cases.Benzodiazepines are used for short-term treatment because of the strong potential for chemical dependency.A.B.C.Individuals who need longer term therapy for anxiety or who have chemical dependency tendencies may be treated with buspirone (Buspar),selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)paroxetine (Paxil)or sertraline (Zoloft).

A Patient Is Newly Diagnosed with a Trauma Related Disorder