Review benzodiazepines should be used

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Question: A 33-year-old woman seeks treatment for panic disorder characterized by panic attacks occurring multiple times each week. She has avoided treatment because there is a family history of substance abuse and she "doesn't want to get addicted to anything." In considering the use of benzodiazepines, the PMHNP realizes:

For Review Benzodiazepines should be used on an as-needed basis. Benzodiazepines would not be effective for this patient. An agent with a short half-life is preferred. An agent with a slow onset of action is preferred.

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