Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics

Question 1

Alprazolam

Answer 1

Xanax; benzodiazepines

Anxiety

Question 2

Clonazepam

Answer 2

Klonopin; benzodiazepines

Anxiety

Question 3

Diazepam

Answer 3

Valium; benzodiazepines

Anxiety

Question 4

Lorazepam

Answer 4

Ativan; benzodiazepines

Anxiety, insomnia, procedural sedation

Question 5

Midazolam

Answer 5

Versed; benzodiazepines

Anxiety, procedural sedation

Question 6

Temazepam

Answer 6

Restoril; benzodiazepines

Insomnia

Question 7

Triazolam

Answer 7

Halcion; benzodiazepines

Insomnia

Question 8

Eszopiclone

Answer 8

Lunesta; sedative-hypnotics

Insomnia

Question 9

Melatonin

Answer 9

Melatonin; sedative-hypnotics

Insomnia

Question 10

Zaleplon

Answer 10

Sonata; sedative-hypnotics

Insomnia

Question 11

Zolpidem

Answer 11

Ambien; sedative-hypnotics

Insomnia

Question 12

Suvorexant

Answer 12

Belsomra; dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs)

Insomnia

Question 13

Buspirone

Answer 13

Buspar; misc anxiolytics

Anxiety

Question 14

Three benzodiazepines that are all LASA meds and confused with each other

Answer 14

Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonodin), and Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 15

This insomnia medication is a Scheduled Drug

Answer 15

Suvorexant (Belsomra) - C-IV

Question 16

These two anxiety/insomnia meds interact with other sedating meds (opioids, etc.) and alcohol

Answer 16

Suvorexant (Belsomra) and Buspirone (Buspar)

Question 17

This anxiety medication interacts with grapefruit

Answer 17

Buspirone (Buspar)

Question 18

These two benzodiazepines are used for procedural sedation

Answer 18

Lorazepam (Ativan) and Midazolam (Versed)

Question 19

This benzodiazepine can be used in rectal gel form as an emergency treatment for seizures

Answer 19

Diazepam (Diastat)

Question 20

This benzodiazepine can be used in intranasal spray form as an emergency treatment for seizures

Answer 20

Midazolam (Nayzilam)

Question 21

This guide should be dispensed to patients with anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics

Answer 21

MedGuide

Question 22

Abruptly stopping benzodiazepines or stopping after long-term use can lead to these symptoms…

Answer 22

Irritability, trouble sleeping, tremors, sweating, increased tension or anxiety, nausea, headache, seizures

Question 23

Phenobarbital

Answer 23

Luminal; barbiturate

Insomnia, anesthesia

Question 24

Butalbital

Answer 24

Butalbital; barbiturate combination drug

Question 25

Amobarbital

Answer 25

Amobarbital; barbiturate

Question 26

Secobarbital

Answer 26

Seconal Sodium; barbiturate

Question 27

Pentobarbital

Answer 27

Nembutal Sodium; barbiturate and anticonvulsant