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Name 3 categories of antianxiety medicines.
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1. Benzodiazepines
2. Non-benzodiasepines 3. Herbals |
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List common anti-anxiety benzos (7)
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1. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
2. Diazepam (Valium) 3. Alprazolam (Xanax) 4. Conazepam (Klonopin) 5. Lorazepam (Ativan) 6. Oxazepam (Serax) 7. Midazalam (Versed) |
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What are benzo effects on the CNS?
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serve as CNS depressants (don't mix w/ alcohol!)
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How are benzos often used?
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tx anxiety, sedation, alcohol withdrawal, seizures
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What major adverse effect do benzos often carry?
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addictive potention; may develop tolerance
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How should you discontinue anti-anxiety meds?
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taper slowly, not abruptly
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What is a unique benefit of Versed (Midazalam)
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retrograde amnesia for pre-op sedation & conscious sedation
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List 2 non-benzo antianxiety agents.
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1. Buspirone (BuSpar)
2. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax) |
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What is the advantage of using non-benzo over benzo anti-anxiety agents?
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No abuse potential & produces no dependence, tolerance, or intoxication
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2 Herbals used to reduce anxiety?
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1. Kava
2. Melatonin (levels are high during sleep) |
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Action of anti-anxiety agents?
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Affects NTs
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What are the indications for anti-anxiety meds?
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1. anxiety disorders
2. insomnia 3. petit mal seizures 4. panic attacks 5. acute manic episodes |
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Side effects of anti-anxiety agents?
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1. sedation
2. depression, confusion 3. anger, hostility 4. headache 5. dry mouth 6. C 7. Bradycardia 8. elevations in LDH, AST, ALT 9. Urinary retention |
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Nursing considerations for anti-anxiety agents?
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1. Monitor liver fxn
2. Monitor for therapeutic blood levels 3. Avoid alcohol 4. caution while performing tasks of alertness |
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Other uses for benzos besides anti-anxiety?
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1. muscle relaxants
2. sedatives 3. hypnotics 4. anticonvulsants |
