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Diazepam (Valium) is given for:
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• Anxiety
• Alcohol withdrawal • Muscle spasms • Preoperative and preprocedure sedation • Seizure disorders • Status epilepticus |
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Action: Diazepam (Valium)
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acts as a central nervous system depressant to:
• Stop seizure activity • Reduce anxiety • Cause relaxation and sleep |
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Side Effects: Diazepam (Valium) may cause:
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• Drowsiness
• Bradycardia • Cardiovascular collapse • Physical or psychological dependence |
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Nursing Interventions: Diazepam(Valium)
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• When giving IV, do not mix with other drugs.
• Do not give subcutaneously. • Instruct client to avoid alcohol, driving, or operating machinery. • Monitor for CNS depression. • Keep resuscitation equipment near bedside. • Monitor respirations and other vital signs. |
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Flurazepam (Dalmane) used for
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treat insomnia.
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Action: Flurazepam (Dalmane)
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acts as a central nervous system depressant to induce calmness and cause sleep
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Side Effects: Flurazepam (Dalmane) may cause
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• Daytime drowsiness
• Dizziness • Headache • Disorientation • Coma • Physical or psychological dependence |
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Nursing interventions: Flurazepam(Dalmane)
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• Monitor sleep pattern.
• Instruct client to avoid alcohol, driving, or operating machinery. • Monitor for CNS depression. • Use with caution and reduce dosage in the elderly client. • Instruct client about the risk for physical and psychological dependence. |
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Alprazolam (Xanax) is used to treat
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anxiety, panic disorders, and
social phobias. |
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Action: Alprazolam (Xanax)
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depressing the central nervous
system and increasing the effects of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve transmission. |
