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Anti-Anxiety Flashcards

1
Q

Which drugs are used to treat Anti-Anxiety?

A
  1. Benzos (SA), (IA), (LA)
  2. Anti-BZ
  3. Buspirone
  4. Hydroxyzine
  5. Antidepressants
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2
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What is the DOC for Chronic anxiety?

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SSRI’s

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3
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What are the SA Benzos?

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  1. Oxazepam
  2. Triazolam
  3. Midazolam
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What are the IA Benzos?

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  1. Alprazolam
  2. Temazepam
  3. Lorazepam
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5
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What are the LA Benzos?

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  1. Diazepam
  2. Flurazepam
  3. Clonazepam
  4. Chlordiazepoxide
  5. Clorazepate
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What is the anti-BZ?

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Flumazenil

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What is the MOA of Buspirone?

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Stimulates Sertatonin 5HT 1A receptors

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What is the indication of Buspirone?

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General anxiety disorder

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9
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What is the MOA of hydroxyzine ?

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Antihistamine and Antiemetic

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10
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What is the indication of hydroxyzine?

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Sedation

*for patients with a history of dependence

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11
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Which drug used for anxiety has little habituation?

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hydroxyzine

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12
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Which drug used for anxiety has minimal dependence?

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Buspirone

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13
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Which drug used for anxiety lacks anti-convulsive and muscle relaxation?

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Buspirone

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14
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T or F: Buspirone has a slow onset of action.

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True

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What is the MOA of Flumazenil?

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Benzodiazepine antagonist

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16
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What is the indication of Flumazenil?

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Rapid reversal of sedation and/or OD

17
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What are the adverse effects of Flumazanil?

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BZ withdrawal

  • rapid onset
  • short duration
  • IV ONLY
18
Q

What is the DOC for infrequent events (flying)?

-also used for difficulty going to sleep

A

Triazolam (SA)

19
Q

What is the DOC for amnesia?

-used as an adjunct to anesthesia for anxiety, amnesia, and sedation

A

Midazolam (SA)

20
Q

Which SA BZ is used for ETOH withdrawal?

A

Oxazepam

21
Q

What is the DOC for Panic attacks?

A

Alprazolam (IA)

22
Q

What drug is used for frequent awakenings?

A

Temazepam (IA)

23
Q

Which drug is used for ETOH withdrawal but also used as an adjunct to anesthesia for anxiety, amnesia, and sedation?

A

Lorazepam (IA)

24
Q

What is the DOC for Severe anxiety disorders, muscle relaxation, and Grand Mal seizures (Status Epilepticus)?

A

Diazepam

25
Q

Which drugs are used for ETOH withdrawal as well as an adjunct to anesthesia for anxiety, amnesia, and sedation?

A
  1. Lorazepam (IA)

2. Diazepam (LA)

26
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Which drugs are used as an adjunct to anesthesia for anxiety, amnesia, and sedation?

A
  1. Midazolam (SA)
  2. Lorazepam (IA)
  3. Diazepam (LA)
27
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What is the DOC for chronic epilepsy and myoclonic seizures?

A

Clonazepam

28
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Which 3 drugs are used for ETOH ONLY?

A
  1. Oxazepam
  2. Chlordiazepoxide
  3. Clorazepate
29
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Which LA Bz is used for sleep disorders?

A

Flurazepam

30
Q

What is the MOA of ALL the Benzos?

A

Binds to an allosteric site which increases GABA’s affinity for its receptor

–inhibitory

–Cl- influx causes hyper polarization = decreased neuronal firing

31
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What are the adverse effects of ALL the Benzos?

A
  1. Liver disease
  2. NA glaucoma
  3. Hx of substance abuse
  4. ETOH and other CNS depressants
32
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T or F: There is rapid tolerance with SA Benzos?

A

True

33
Q

T or F: the tolerance and the dependence is LESS with the IA and LA than with the SA.

A

True

34
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What are the 4 common adverse effects of ALL the Benzos?

A
  1. Ataxia
  2. Confusion
  3. Cognitive impairment
  4. Drowsiness

(A, C,C, D)

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