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Pharm Ch. 9
Antianxiety Agents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anxiety | Is A Normal Response To Stress, But When It Becomes Excessive Or Chronic, It Can Interfere With Daily Life. |
| Panic Disorders | Characterized By Recurrent And Unexpected Panic Attacks – Sudden Episodes Of Intense Fear Or Discomfort. |
| Phobias | Are Intense, Irrational Fears Of Specific Objects, Situations, Or Activities That Lead To Significant Distress And Avoidance Behavior. |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Is A Mental Health Condition Characterized By The Presence Of Obsessions, Compulsions, Or Both. |
| Sedation | Reduction Of Activity and Simple Anxiety. |
| Hypnotic Dose | Inducing Sleep. |
| GABA | Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; An Inhibitory Neurotransmitter That Reduces Neuronal Excitability And Inhibits Excessive Nerve Activity, Producing A Calming Effect. |