Benzodiazepines

Since only MD's and NP's prescribe, general nurses would not have prescribing info.

See:

Benzodiazepines for panic disorder - Revolution Health
Benzodiazepines are sometimes prescribed for immediate relief of symptoms, but antidepressants are usually used for long-term treatment of panic disorder ...
www.revolutionhealth.com/articles/benzodiazepines-for-panic-disorder/zu1083


NIDA Monograph 172, pp. 33-51
Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders. .... comorbid anxiety disorders and substance abuse. Specifically, the ...
www.nida.nih.gov/pdf/monographs/Monograph172/033-051_Barlow.pdf


Think your professor meant for you to do a LITERATURE search.

I'm sure you have your answer by now I just wanted to reply because I am in Psych as well. It is my understanding that Benzodiazepines are given for the immediate relief of anxiety symptoms or panic disorders also for other conditions like insomnia seizure disorders or muscle spasms. Typically they are prescribed for a brief time (due to their potential for physical dependence) until other drug therapies such as SSRI's can begin to take affect. Good luck in your research.