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Another name for Diazepam?
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Valium
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What is the purpose of Diazepam?
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Sedation
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What kind of drug is valium?
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Antianxiety and sedative hypnotics
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What is a nursing intervention for Valium?
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Not to increase dose without checking with MD
Avoid abrupt withdrawal Caution Pt to avoid ETOH, other CNS depressants Sharing medication is dangerous |
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What is Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) used for?
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Anxiety
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What is Vistaril used for?
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Preoperative sedation
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Hydroxyzine has what properties?
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Acts as a CNS depressant - anticholinergic, antihistaminic and antiemetic properties
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What are the therapeutic effects of Vistaril?
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Sedation relief of anxiety decreased nausea and vomiting, decreased allergic symptoms less pruritis
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What is another name for Ativan?
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Lorazepam
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What is lorazepam used for?
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Decreased anxiety decreased seizures, sedation
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Nursing interventions for Ativan?
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Do not increase medication without consulting MD
Do not abruptly withdraw May cause drowsiness or dizziness |
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What is another name for VERSED?
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midazolam
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What is midazolam used for?
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Preop sedation
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Patient teachings for Versed
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Decrease mental recall of the procedure
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What does a pt need to avoid after versed?
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Alcohol or other CNS depressants
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What does a nurse need to do during versed administration?
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Monitor blood pressure and respiration - have resuscitation equipment available
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What is another name for phenobarbital sodium
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Luminal sodium
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What is phenobarbital sodium
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Antianxiety and sedative hypnotic
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What does phenobarbital do?
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Anticonvulsant, perop sedative and short term hypnotic
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Nursing indications for Phenobarbital
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Take exactly as directed -
Avoid abrupt withdrawal May cause daytime drowsiness Do not resume driving till Physician gives clearance May affect birth control pill hormones |