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what are antianxiety drugs used to treat?
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GAD
PTSD substance withdrawl muscle spasms sz insomnia pre-operative agent sedatives |
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common antianxiety drugs include:
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lorazepam (atavin)
alprazolam (xanax) clonazepam (klonopin) diazepam (valium) hydroxyine (atarax, visteril) chlordiazepoxide (librium) |
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what are some common side effecfs of antianxiety drugs?
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tolerance and dependence
drowiness sedation poor concentration impaired memory clouded sensorium |
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what is some teaching you could tell your pt about antianxiety medications?
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caution when driving
never d/c because withdrawls can be fatal (sz) avoid ALCOHOL |
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what are some major interactions with anxiety meds?
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has an increased effect with:
alcohol, barbiturates, narxotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, neuromuscluar blocking agents, crimetidine, herbal depressents (kava, valerian) decreased effects with: smoking and caffeine consumption |
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what is buspar?
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antianxiety but works more like an SSRI. has a delayed onset, not addictive so it can be used longer than a benzo.
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