Anxiety, Insomnia, Sedation, Depression Flashcards
1
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antianxiety aka
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anxiolytics
2
Q
drugs that are CNS depressants + function in sleep and reduce anxiety
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sedative-hypnotics
3
Q
what type of medication is a benzo
A
sedative hyponotic
4
Q
are SSRI sedative?
A
no
5
Q
how long do SSRI’s take to be effective
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4-6 weeks
6
Q
describe the hyperarounsal state
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panic restlessness tremors palpitations hyperventilation
7
Q
___ medications are contraindicated in pts w/ sleep apnea
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benzos
8
Q
What is the duration that benzos are used for anxiety for
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4 months
9
Q
How long are benzos used for insomnia
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3 weeks
10
Q
benzo antidote
A
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
11
Q
the only non-benzo anti-anxiety drug
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busprione (BuSpar)
12
Q
Sleep Aide: “knock out drug”
A
chloral hydrate - (Noctec)
13
Q
Sleep Aide: Non-benzo hypnotic
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chloral hydrate (noctec) and Eszpiclone (lunesta)
14
Q
Sleep Aide: CNS depression components
A
Eszpiclone (lunesta)
15
Q
lunesta
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non-benzo sedative hypnotic
has CNS depression compnonets
