Antianxiety Agents - Benzodiazepines (-am) Flashcards
1
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Short acting
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● Midazolam | onset: rapid | duration 1-2 hours - quick on/ quick off
2
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Intermediate acting
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● Alprazolam | onset: intermediate | duration: 6-12 hours
● Clonazepam | onset: intermediate | duration: 18-50 hours
● Lorazepam | onset: rapid IV, intermediate PO| duration: 2-6 hours - medium on/long off
3
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Long-acting
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● Diazepam | onset: rapid | duration: 20-50 hours - quick on/ long off
4
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Lorazepam
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Therapeutic class: antianxiety agent
Indication: anxiety, sedation, seizures (rapid acting)
Action: general CNS depression
Nursing Considerations:
● Avoid alcohol
● Monitor for respiratory depression (RR >12)
● Antidote - flumazenil