Antianxiety Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Indication
A
To treat anxiety
2
Q
Intended response
A
Relieve anxiety
Improve being
Lower symptoms of anxiety
3
Q
MOA
A
Increase GABA
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Breast feeding Pregnancy
Decrease in physical and mental growth
Respiratory issues
5
Q
Types of antianxiety drug
A
Benzodiazepines
SSRIs
Anxiolytics
6
Q
Side effects
A
Fatigue
Rash
Dizzy
Drowsiness
7
Q
Adverse effects
A
For benzodiazepines is seizure and coma
8
Q
Implications before
A
Dependency, monitor anxiety levels
9
Q
Implications after
A
Asses suicidal thoughts
Anxiety levels
10
Q
Teaching
A
Do not take with antiacids or grape fruit
11
Q
Alprazolam
A
Xanax
12
Q
Clonazepram
A
Klonopin
13
Q
Chlordiazepoxide
A
Librium
14
Q
Diazepam
A
Valium
15
Q
Lorazepam
A
Ativan
