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LESSON PLAN ON
TOPIC: ANTIANXIETY AGENTS
SUBJECT: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING.
 IDENTIFICATION DATA:
 NAME OF THE STUDENT TEACHER: AMIT SHARMA
 NAME OF THE SUBJECT: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
 NAME OF THE TOPIC: ANTIANXIETY
 GROUP OF THE STUDENTS: B.SC. NURSING 3RD YEAR
 SIZE OF THE GROUP: 45
 DATE AND TIME OF PRESENTATION:
 VENUE/PLACE OF PRESENTATION:
 DURATION OF TEACHING:
 AV AIDS: FLASH CARD , CHART, AV AIDS, BLACK BOARD.
 PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE TOPIC: The group already have previous knowledge
about the topic ANTIANXIETY.
 GENERAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the Presentation the student will gain the knowledge
about the Topic Antianxiety and improve their knowledge.

 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES :AT the end of the session students will able to gain knowledge
about:
1 To introduce the topic of antianxiety
2 To enlist the uses of agents
3 To explain the mechanism of action
4 To define the side effect
5 To elaborate the drug interation
6 To define the pharmacokinetics
7 To describe the nursing management
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1. 3mints To INTRODUCTION. By lecture What is the
. introduce antianxiety drug, also called anxiolyticor minor tranquilizer, method antianxiety
any drug that relieves symptoms of anxiety.
the agents?
introductio Anxiety is a state of pervasive apprehension that may be triggered by specific
n of the environmental or personal factors. Anxiety states are generally combined
Antianxiety with emotions such as fear, anger, or depression.
.
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2 2 min To enlist Anxiolytics are used to treat anxiety or symptoms caused by anxiety. Some By lecture What is the
the uses of method uses of
antianxiety types of anti-anxiety drugs are used for other health conditions such as: antianxiety
agents. agents?
 Depression
 Insomnia
 Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
 Seizures
 Panic disorder
 Itching
 Nausea
 Vomiting
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3 2 min To explain MOA =it reduce symptoms of anxiety by increasing the action of a brain By lecture What is the
the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is a chemical that method mechanism
mechanism nerve cells use to communicate with each other and it reduces brain activity. of action ?
of action It is believed that excessive activity in the brain may lead to anxiety or other
psychiatric disorders.
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4 3 min To define Some common side effects of anxiolytic drugs include: By lecture What is the
the side cum side effect of
effect of discussion antianxiety?
 Drowsiness
antianxiety method
agents  Sedation

 Confusion
 Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
 Stomach upset
 Nausea
 Diarrhea
 Sexual dysfunction
 Headache
 Suicidal thoughts
 Elevated blood pressure
 Dry mouth
 Blurred vision

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5 2 min To Interactions By lecture What is the
elaborate Drug-drug. Anticholinergics, anti-depressants, antihistamines, phenothiazines, quinidine: a method drug
the drug dditive effects of these drugs interaction of
interaction Antidepressants, antihistamines, opioids, sedative-hypnotics, other CNS depressants: addi antianxiety?
tive CNS depression
Drug-diagnostic tests. Skin tests using allergen extracts: false-negative results
Drug-herbs. Angel's trumpet, jimsonweed, scopolia: increased anticholinergic effects
Chamomile, hops, kava, skullcap, valerian: increased CNS depression
Drug-behaviors. Alcohol use: increased CNS depression

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6 2 min To define By lecture What is the
Pharmacokinetics:Route Onset Peak Duration
the method pharmacokin
pharmacok etics of
inectics Oral 15 min 30-60 min 10-16 h antianxiety?

IM, subcutaneous – 10-30 min 4-6 h

IV Up 10 15 min 5 min 4-6 h

T1/2: 79 h
Metabolism: liver
Excretion: urine

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7 2 min To describe Nursing management: By lecture
the nursing  Do not mix intravenous drugs in solution with any other cum What is the
manageme drugs to avoid potential drug-drug interactions. discussion nursing
nt  Taper dose as ordered because abrupt withdrawal can method management
precipitate seizure attacks. of
 Provide comfort measures (e.g. small, frequent meals, antianxiety?
access to bathroom facilities, orientation, etc.) to help
patient tolerate drug effects
 Provide safety measures (e.g. adequate lighting, raised
side rails, etc.) to prevent injuries.
 Educate client on drug therapy to promote compliance.

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Conclusion :
ANTI ANXIETY DRUGS: Anti-anxiety drugs are the set of medications
that are made to treat anxiety disorder and relieve the patient from the
feelings of tension, nervousness and discomfort by regulating heart rate
and normalize breathing.

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Summary :
Antianxiety drug. Written By: Antianxiety drug, also called anxiolyticor minor tranquilizer,
any drug that relieves symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is a state of pervasive apprehension
that may be triggered by specific environmental or personal factors. Anxiety states are
generally combined with emotions such as fear, anger, or depression.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Bharat Pareek Text Book of Psychiatric Nursing (For undergraduate nursing student)
Published by the Vission health science.