Benzodiazepines

Question 1

alprazolam

Answer 1

Xanax

Question 2

clonazepam

Answer 2

Klonopin

Question 3

diazepam

Answer 3

Valium, Diastat Acudial (rectal gel)

Question 4

lorazepam

Answer 4

Ativan

Question 5

temazepam

Answer 5

Restoril (capsule)

Question 6

Control number

Answer 6

schedule IV

Question 7

Indications

Answer 7

anxiety/panic disorder, seizures (diazepam rectal gel), alcohol withdrawal, insomnia

Question 8

Orally-disintegrating tablets

Answer 8

alprazolam, clonazepam

Question 9

IM injections

Answer 9

Lorazepam, diazepam

Question 10

Adverse effects

Answer 10

drowsiness/sedation/sonolence, memory impairment, respiratory depression, dependence, ataxia, hypotension

Question 11

Short acting

Answer 11

alprazolam, lorazepam

Question 12

Long acting

Answer 12

temazepam, clonazepam, diazepam

Question 13

Interactions

Answer 13

CNS/Respiratory depression (alcohol, opioids, barbituates), estrogen-based contraceptives (except for alprazolam and temazepam)

Question 14

Box warning

Answer 14

profound sedation in combination with opioids

Question 15

Precautions

Answer 15

anterograde amnesia, withdrawal, tolerance

Question 16

Clinical pearls

Answer 16

short term treatment - frequently abused. pregnancy category X; for sleep and anxiety (2-4 weeks therapy)