What medications are considered first line best practice for treating anxiety?

1. What medications are considered first line best practice for treating anxiety? And how long can patients expect these medications to take full effect? And what are some alternative to treat anxiety other than medications?
2. What therapy would be indicated for someone with anxiety?
3. What does the provider need to assess before prescribing a benzodiazepine? And what special considerations should be given and discussed with the patient?
4. How would you define Social Anxiety Disorder?
5. What signs/symptoms would one see in the patient with Social Anxiety Disorder?
6. What are the main DSM-5 criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
7. What are the top 3 differential diagnosis for Social Anxiety Disorder from the DSM-5? (Include a short line indicating why each one should be considered for the case)
8. What medications would the provider prescribe to treat Social Anxiety Disorder and why?
9. What are some Black box warnings for the medication you chose and what laboratory tests should be ordered to rule out most organic causes of anxiety.
10. What type of therapy would you recommend for a patient with Social Anxiety Disorder?
11. What do you see as the possible outcomes for a patient diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder?
12. What are the 5 components of a suicide risk assessment that the patient needs to be asked?
Hint:The 5 components of a suicide risk assessment are do you want to kill yourself , what is your plan, do you have access to that plan, what is your intention, and what is keeping you here

Note: Use APA 7th edition to reference and sources should be within 5 years or less. Please provide at least 5 citations for this assignement.

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