Antianxiolytics Flashcards
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Benzodiazepines (7)
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• chlordiazepoxide HCL (Librium) • diazepam (Valium) • prazepam (Centrax) • oxazepam (Serax) • alprazolam (Xanax) • clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene) • lorazepam (Ativan)
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Benzodiazepine Indications
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• Reduce anxiety. • Induce sedation, relax muscles, inhibit convulsions • Treatment of alcohol/ drug withdrawal symptoms • Safer than sedative- hypnotics
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Benzodiazepine ADRs
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• Sedation • Drowsiness • Ataxia • Dizziness • Irritability • Blood dyscrasias • Habituation and increased intolerance
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Benzodiazepine - Nursing Indications
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• Administer @ bedtime to alleviate daytime sedation • Greatest harm occurs when combine with alcohol or other CNS depressants • Avoid driving or working around equipment • Gradually taper drug therapy due to withdrawal effects – do not stop suddenly • Used only as short-term and as supplemental to other meds
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Bbuspirone (Buspar)
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nonbenzodiazepine
6
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Bbuspirone (Buspar) - indications
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• Does not exhibit muscle relaxant or anticonvulsant activity • Is not effective for management of substance abuse
7
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Bbuspirone (Buspar) - ADRs
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Dizziness
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Bbuspirone (Buspar) - Nursing Implications
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• Administer @ bedtime to alleviate daytime sedation • Greatest harm occurs when combine with alcohol or other CNS depressants • Avoid driving or working around equipment • Gradually taper drug therapy due to withdrawal effects – do not stop suddenly • Used only as short-term and as supplemental to other meds
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Zolpidem (Ambien)
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nonbenzodiazepine
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Zolpidem (Ambien) - Indications
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• Used for short-term
treatment of insomnia
11
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Zolpidem (Ambien) - ADRs
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Habituation but not addiction
12
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Zolpidem (Ambien) - Nursing Implications
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Assess for sleep disorder
teach about habituation
