Benzos

Question 1

Diazepan (Valium): a/e

Answer 1

Memory problems
Confusion
Slurred speech 
Dizziness/drowsy
Low sex drive

Question 2

Diazepan (Valium): What should I avoid while taking this drug?

Answer 2

Things that cause you to be nervous like caffeine and stimulant drugs. Also this drug can make you drowsy so don’t preform task requiring alertness.

Question 3

Alprazolam (Xanax): When and how should I take it?

Answer 3

Once in the a.m and swallow only

Question 4

Alprazolam (Xanax): What does it do and other routes

Answer 4

Reduces anxiety and panic disorders.

It can be given siblings like if the pt can’t swallow.

Question 5

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium): What does it treat and what shouldn’t I take it with?

Answer 5

Treatment: controls withdrawal symptoms r/t acute alcoholism

Don’t take it with: grapefruit juice - increases drug toxicity

Question 6

Clorazepate (Tranxene): What does it rx

Answer 6

Anti-anxiety
Alcohol withdrawal
Epilepsy

Question 7

Flurazepam (Dalmane): What is it used for & nursing intervention?

Answer 7

Rx: short term insomnia rx only taken at bedtime
NUR: observe pt for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension

Question 8

Lorazepam (Ativan): Use

Answer 8

Rapid tranquilizer for pt experiencing agitation.

IV route reduces n/v, anxiety and induces amnesia.

Question 9

Midazolam (Versed): use

Answer 9

Preoperative sedation and mechanical ventilation

Question 10

Triazolam (Halcion): use and when to take it

Answer 10

Tranquilizer with a rapid onset to be taken only in bed

Question 11

Triazolam (Halcion): Lab requirements

Answer 11

CBC
Urinalysis
Blood chemistry

Question 12

Diazepan (Valium): action

Answer 12

Inhibits GABA or relieve anxiety, tension and nervousness to produce sleep