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Antianxiety and substance abuse meds Flashcards

1
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how long should a patient be treated for anxiety after stabilization

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at least 12 months

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2
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brand name for alprazolam

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xanax

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3
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brand name for buspirone

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buspar

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4
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brand name for clonazepam

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klonopin

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5
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brand name for diazepam

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valium

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6
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brand name for gabapentin

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neurontin

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7
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brand name for hydoxyzine

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vistaril

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8
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brand name for lorazepam

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ativan

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9
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brand name for propranolol

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inderal

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10
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dosage range for aplrazolam to treat panic disorder

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start at 1.5mg divided into 3 doses

range 5-6mg daily

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11
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FDA approved uses for xanax

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GAD
panic disorder

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12
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off label uses for alprazolam

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other anxiety disorders
PMDD
acute mania adjunct
acute psychosis adjunct

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13
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pregnancy risk with alprazolam

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avoid

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14
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discontinuing antianxiety meds

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taper all of them to avoid rebound anxiety, withdrawal symptoms, or seizures

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15
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contraindications for alprazolam

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angle-closure glaucoma

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16
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starting dosage of buspirone

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15mg BID at breakfast and lunch

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17
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dosage range for buspirone

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20-60mg qd

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18
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FDA approved uses for buspirone

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anxiety disorders
short term treatment

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19
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off label uses for buspirone

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mixed anxiety/depression
tx resistant depression adjunct

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20
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pregnancy risk with buspirone

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risk v benefit

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21
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starting dose for clonazepam

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0.25mg divided BID

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22
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maintenance dosage range for clonazepam

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0.5-4mg qd divided or at hs

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23
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FDA approved uses for clonazepam

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panic disorder (with or without agorophobia)

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24
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off label uses for clonazepam

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insomnia

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25
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labs to monitor for clonazepam

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CBC
LFT
if seizures or medical illnesses

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26
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pregnancy risk for clonazepam

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avoid

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27
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contraindications for clonazepam

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angle-closure glaucoma
severe liver disease

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28
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initial dosage of diazepam

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2-10mg BID-QID

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29
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maintenance range for diazepam

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4-40mg daily in divided doses

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30
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FDA approved uses for diazepam

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anxiety disorders
acute agitation

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31
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off label uses for diazepam

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insomnia
catatonia

32
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diazepam dosage adjustment for elderly

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initial is 2-2.5mg 1-2x/day

33
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labs to monitor with diazepam

A

if hx of seizures or medical illnesses
CBC, LFT

34
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pregnancy risk for diazepam

35
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which antianxiety med has a rectal formulation

36
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contraindication for diazepam

A

angle-closure glaucoma

37
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diazepam dosage adjustment for renal/hepatic impairment

38
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dosage range for hydroxyzine

A

50-100mg QID

39
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FDA approved uses for hydoxyzine

40
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off label uses for hydroxyzine

41
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geriatric considerations for hydroxyzine

A

avoid in dementia

42
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pregnancy risk for hydroxyzine

43
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what med cannot be given with hydroxyzine and why

A

citalopram d/t QT prolongation

44
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dosage of lorazepam

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2-3mg in 2-3 divided doses
max 10mg qd

45
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FDA approved uses for lorazepam

A

anxiety, anxiety associated with depressive sx

46
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off label uses for lorazepam

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insomnia
alcohol withdrawal
panic disorder
acute mania adjunct
acute psychosis adjunct
catatonia

47
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lorazepam dosage adjustment for elderly

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1-2mg qd in 2-3 divided doses

48
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labs to monitor with long term use of lorazepam

49
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pregnancy risk for lorazepam

50
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what is the preferred benzodiazepine for older adults and why

A

lorazepam because of its short half-life

51
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which benzodiazepine is preferred for delirium

52
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contraindications for lorazepam

A

angle-closure glaucoma
sleep apnea

53
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lorazepam dosage adjustment for renal/hepatic impairment

A

1-2 mg qd in 2-3 divided doses

54
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dosage range for propranolol

A

40-400mg in divided doses

55
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off label uses for propranolol

A

akathisia, parkinsonian tremor, PTSD, GAD, violence/aggression

56
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pregnancy risk for propranolol

A

risk v benefit

57
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contraindications for propranolol

A

bradycardia
bronchial asthma
COPD

58
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brand name for acamprosate

59
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brand name for chlordiazepoxide

60
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brand name for naltrexone

A

revia
vivitrol

61
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dosage for acamprosate

A

666mg TID
MUST DOSE TID
no titration required

62
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uses for acamprosate

A

maintenance of alcohol abstinence

63
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pregnancy risk with acamprosate

64
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dosage range for librium

A

15-40mg daily in 3-4 divided doses

65
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FDA approved uses for librium

A

anxiety disorders
withdrawal from alcohol

66
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pregnancy risk with librium

67
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how to dc librium

A

taper by 10mg every 3 days

68
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contraindication for librium

A

angle closure glaucoma

69
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librium dosage adjustment for renal/hepatic impairment

A

10-20mg qd

70
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dosage of naltrexone

71
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FDA approved uses for naltrexone

A

alcohol dependence
prevention of opioid relapse

72
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labs to monitor for naltrexone

A

LFT
UDS for presence of opioids

73
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how long does a patient need to be opioid free before starting naltrexone

74
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contraindications for naltrexone

A

opioid use
acute hepatitis
liver failure

75
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rare risk of naltrexone

A

eosinophilic asthma

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