Benzodiazepine

Delirium is a subacute fluctuating disturbance of consciousness characterized by disorientation, inattention, disordered thinking, cognitive impairment, emotional lability, hallucinations or delusions, and sleep-wake cycle disturbance (DynaMed, 2016). Delirium can occur in patients of all ages, but the highest incidence is seen in older patients 65 years and above (DynaMed, 2016). Delirium can be recognized by five key elements namely: (1) Disturbance in attention and awareness; (2) Develops…

Thomas P. Keenan’s novel, Technocreep, is a captivating work which aims to unravel the reader’s understanding of the world as they know it. The chapter Sensation Creep, delves into the methods used by companies to manipulate the senses and entice consumers to invest in products. Keenan paints society in a brand new light as he deconstructs the simplest aspects of everyday life and finds the ways in which we are unconsciously being influenced by companies. Looking particularly at the way scent is…

Millions of people consume coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, tea, ice cream, chocolate and protein bars. They are considered as one of the “Ninety percent of Americans that consume caffeine daily.” Little do people know that the most popular used drug “Caffeine” is a big health instability. Caffeine impacts individuals not only mentally, but also physically in one shape or form. All health risks of the compound are unpredictable and vary from person to person immensely. While many people…

Gastroenterological Association recommends anticholinergics and antihistamines for the treatment of nausea associated with vertigo or motion sickness. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the vestibular system. Benzodiazepines enhance the action of GABA in the central nervous system (CNS) and are effective in relieving vertigo and anxiety. GABA inhibitors are rarely prescribed due to its accompanying side…

by two ways, by inhibiting the metabolism of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid with allopurinol and by generous hydration. Allopurinol effectively limits hyperuricemia. Febuxostat is an option for patients who cannot tolerate allopurinol. Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam or alprazolam, can reduce the severity of neurological abnormalities. Antispasticity agents such as baclofen can also be helpful in controlling muscle spasm. Management of the behavioral problems, particularly the…

of situation. Therefore, I ended up having a complete nervous breakdown, would not leave my home for over six months, and was diagnosed with severe major depression, PTSD, and pain attacks. Right now, due to the mental issues I have, I do take benzodiazepines, and mood stabilizers to help me even leave my home. I am mortified by guns, I stay in a Constance state of…

Looking at the Susie’s lifestyle at the moment and her symptoms, you could identify her behavior with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). In Table 5.2 (B), it clarifies that the individual has to have a difficult time controlling the worry, which stated in the case study Susie “hasn’t been able to shake the negative thoughts.” In Table 5.2 (C), it lists six symptoms that will associate with anxiety and worry, and having three or more states another main criteria to GAD. The first symptom being…

(Citalopram), Lexapro (Escitalopram), Prozac (Fluoxetine), Paxil (Paroxetine) and Zoloft (Sertraline) and Luvox (Fluvoxamine). • SNRI’s – Effexor (Venlafaxine), Cymbalta (Duloxetine), Dalcipran (Ilnacipran) and Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine). • Benzodiazepines – Valium (Diazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) • Phenothiazines – Thorazine (Chlopromazine) • Electrolyte supplements – Calcium Carbonate (TUMS), Potassium Cl, Calcium Gluconate and Potassium phosphate. Treatment Goals The initial goal of treatment…

Fear is a feeling that everyone experiences from time to time. The effects of fear such as sweaty palms, a racing heart, and an adrenaline rush are all normal responses of the body and these responses prove to be extremely useful when an individual is faced with an extremely dangerous or scary situation. However, some people have these rushes of extreme stress and panic randomly without any warning while they are going about their day. These types of panic responses are called panic attacks and…

Fentanyl According to Susan Robertson, the drug fentanyl which is an opiate agonist, has been around since the 1960s and created by Dr. Paul Jansen. "The use of fentanyl as a pain reliever and anesthetic was quickly adopted in the medical setting. In the 1960s, the agent was introduced as an intravenous anesthetic under the brand name Sublimaze"(S.Robertson)pg.1. In the 90s fentanyl was turned into a patch which breaks down into the blood stream through a period of 72 hours. Fentanyl…