anxiolytics Flashcards
1
Q
drugs
A
alprazolam, diazepam
2
Q
suffixes
A
-zolam, -zepam
3
Q
schedule
A
IV
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
increases GABA
5
Q
indication
A
anxiety, PTSD, alcohol w/d, preop/procedure
6
Q
adverse effects
A
CNS & respiratory depression, psycomotor impairment (slow speech, confusion, ataxia), physical dependence
7
Q
contraindications
A
preg D, respiratory depression, sleep apnea, CNS depressants, glaucoma
8
Q
precaution
A
CNS depressants, black box warning
9
Q
RN considerations
A
monitor VS & ABCs
10
Q
patient considerations
A
don’t take for sleep, don’t chew or crush
11
Q
reversal agent for anxiolytics
A
flumazenil
