Benzodiazepines Flashcards
Learn common drug names, therapeutic uses, complications, contraindications/precautions, interactions and nursing administration
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lorazepam
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Ativan
can be used IV
2
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alprazolam
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Xanax
3
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diazepam
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Valium
can be used IV
4
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chlordiazepoxide
A
Librium
5
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clorazepate
A
Tranxene
6
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clonazepam
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Klonopin
7
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oxazepam
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Oxazepam or Serax, many other names
8
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pharmacological action
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enhances the effects of GABA (inhibits excitability in CNS)
9
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therapeutic uses
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GAD Panic disorder PTSD and acute stress disorder (ASD) Seizure disorders insomnia muscle spasms alcohol withdrawal
10
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Pregnancy Category
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D
11
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Controlled Substances Act Schedule
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IV
12
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Complications
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CNS depression Anterograde amnesia Toxicity Paradoxical response Withdrawal effects
13
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Toxicity nursing considerations
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Oral toxicity: gastric lavage then activated charcoal and saline cathartics.
Antidote: flumazenil
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Contraindications
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Pregnant or breastfeeding
Sleep apnea, respiratory depression or glaucoma
Liver disease or substance use disorder
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Interactions
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Alcohol, barbiturates, or opioid consumption
High fatty foods: reduce absorption
Grapefruit juice: reduces metabolism
