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C8- Central Nervous System (stimulants/ benzo / barbiturates) Flashcards

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1
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Your brain communicates with electrical impulses that signal a release of ____________?

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Neurotransmitter

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Neurotransmitters bind to targeted ______?

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Cells

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The chemicals used to suppress or stimulate effectors at the nerve synapse are?

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Neurotransmitters

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A neurotransmitter must be released by?

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A nerve

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When will the neurotransmitter be released into the synapse?

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When the nerve is stimulated and need to react with a specific receptor site

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NT is synthesized from substances that enter or may enter neuron in what form?

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Intact

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Neurotransmitters are stored where?

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In storage vesicles

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Neurotransmitters are released by what kind of impulse?

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Electrical

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Neurotransmitters have specific _________?

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Messages

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After NT communication, what three things happen to the NT?

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NT inactivated
NT reabsorbed (reuptake)
NT diffuse AWAY from synapse

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CNS medications influence which two things in the CNS?

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Neurotransmitter concentration
Electrical activity

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CNS medications pass which barrier? Because it passes through this barrier what are these meds soluble with? What conditions must be careful taking these medications?

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BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
Lipid-soluble
Pregnancy lactation category D or X

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CNS drugs work _______ to block or mimic neurotransmitters?

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DIRECTLY

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Drugs work_______ by influencing neurotransmitter synthesis, formation, storage, release, reuptake, destruction.

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Indirectly

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What break down the Neurotransmitters in the synapse?

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Neurotransmitter enzymes

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16
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Anti enzyme drugs interact with what? Which allows for what?

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Interacts with the enzyme allowing for more neurotransmitters

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17
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Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline (concentration NT) affects what?

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Attention and responding actions in the brain
Fight or flight response
Contracts blood vessels
Increases blood flow

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Dopamine (pleasure neurotransmitter) effect? What drug type blocks receptors of dopamine?

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Feelings of pleasure, addiction
Movement
Motivation
people repeat behaviors that lead to dopamine release
Antipsychotics block DA receptors

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Serotonin (mood NT) affects? What type of drug elevates serotonin?

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Mood
Well-being and happiness
Sleep cycle
Digestive system regulation
Affected by:
-exercise
-light exposure
Antidepressants elevate 5HT

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GABA (calming NT) effects: What type of drugs regulate GABA sites?

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Firing nerves in CNS = calming
Motor control
Vision
Improve focus (high levels)
Cause anxiety (low levels)
Benzodiazepines work on GABA sites

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Acetylcholine (learning NT) involved in

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Thought
Learning
Memory
Attention
Awakening
Activates:
-muscle action in the body

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MAOI (monoamine oxidase) inactivates what neurotransmitters?

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NE (norepinephrine)
DA (Dopamine)
5HT (Serotonin)

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23
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Insomnia is:

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Chronic inability to sleep or remain asleep

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Anxiety is defined as

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A feeling of tension, nervousness, apprehension or fear that usually involves unpleasant reaction to a stimulus

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Depression is defined as

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Abnormal emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness, melancholy, dejection, worthlessness, emptiness, and hopelessness that are out of proportion to reality

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Bipolar disorder is defined as

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Manic depressive haracterized by alternate episodes of mania, depression or mixed mood

One or the other present at a given time

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What is psychosis?

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Any major mental disorder of organic or emotional origin gross impairment in reality

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Psychosis is characterized by these 3 things

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Regressive behavior
Inappropriate mood and affect
Diminished impulse control

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Symptom of _______ includes delusions and hallucinations

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Psychosis

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30
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Parkinson’s disease is defined as

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A slowly progressing degenerative neurological disorder

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31
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What characterizes someone with Parkinson’s?

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Resting tremor
Pill rolling of fingers
Mask like faces
Shuffling gait
Forward flexion of the trunk
Loss of postural reflexes
Muscle rigidity no weakness

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32
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What is seizure disorder?

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Hyper excitation of neurons in the brain leading to a sudden, violent involuntary series of contraction by a group of muscles

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33
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Grand mal seizures are also called:

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Tonic clonic

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Grand mal seizures are described as?

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Generalized involuntary muscular contraction and cessation of respiration followed by tonic and clonic spasms of muscles

35
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What is another term for a petit mal seizure?

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Absence seizure

36
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What happens to the body during a petit mal seizure?

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Sudden momentary loss of consciousness. Sometimes accompanied by minor spasms of the neck or upper extremities (symmetric twitching to face or loss of muscle tone)

37
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What is a psychomotor seizure>

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Temporary impairment of consciousness characterized by psychic symptoms, loss of judgment, automatic behavior and abnormal acts

38
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What two CNS stimulants are used for treatment of ADHD/ADD?

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Methylphenidate
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

39
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What is ADHD/ADD? What neurotransmitters are affected?

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Dysregulation of transmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine)

40
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When does ADHD/ADD start affecting people?

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Usually occurs in children before 7 years

41
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What are some characteristics of ADD/ADHD

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Inattentiveness (inability to concentrate)
Restlessness
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Inability to complete tasks
Poor coordination

42
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What effects do stimulants induce on the body/mental state?

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Induce a feeling of increased energy and alertness, increase feelings of well-being.

43
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What do stimulants do to the CNS?

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Can cause an increase in dopamine that affects the brain reward system.
Increase in
HR
BP
Respiration

44
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What are the medically approved uses for stimulants?

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ADD/ADHD
Narcolepsy
Reversal of respiratory distress

45
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Amphetamines action-

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Act on cerebral cortex

46
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Amphetamines prototype drug name?

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Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
(Adderall)

47
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Amphetamines action-

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Elevates Norepinephrine and dopamine by stimulating their release.

Inhibits reuptake of NE & DA

48
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Side effects of amphetamines?

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Tachycardia
HTN
Insomnia
Restlessness
Anorexia
Dry mouth
Weight loss
Growth retardation (children)

49
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Excess use of amphetamines can lead to?

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Psychosis/Mania

50
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What increases the effects of amphetamines?

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Caffeine
oral anticoagulants
tricyclic antidepressants
monoamine oxidase inhibitors

51
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What do amphetamines decrease the effects of?

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antihypertensives

52
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What should nurses assess/evaluate in regards to amphetamines?

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HR & BP
attention span
behavior (calm not manic)
height and weight in children (compare to growth charts)
peripheral circulation (numbness/tingling, cool, pale, painful)

53
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What should nurses teach in regards to amphetamines?

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take with meals
avoid caffeine and alcohol
report palpitations and tachycardia/irregular hr
sugarless gum or hard candy for dry mouth
do not stop abruptly (withdrawl/depression)

54
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What are the prototype drugs for Sedative/anxiolytics/hypnotics?

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Lorazepam
Phenobarbital

55
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What are some non pharmacological methods to help with insomia?

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Arise at a specific hour
take a few daytime naps
avoid caffeine
avoid heavy meals/ exercise before bed
take a warm bath
read
avoid drinking large amounts of fluids before bed

56
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What are physical signs of anxiety?

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tachycardia/palpitations
dry mouth
sweating/weakness

57
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What are some psychological signs of anxiety?

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Fear/apprehension
dread/uneasiness

58
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What are some non pharmacological methods to anxiety?

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Relaxation techniques
psychotherapy
support groups

59
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Hypnotics help with what?

A

induce sleep (CNS depressant)

60
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Sedatives help with what?

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Induce a sense of calm and decrease anxiety (CNS Depressant)

61
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The three types of sedative-hypnotics are?

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benzodiazepines (common)
barbiturates
benzodiazepine-like medications (common)

62
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Anxiolytics help with what?

A

decrease intensity or frequency of anxiety

63
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What is the pharmacological action of sedative/hypnotics/anxiolytics?

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enhance the action of (GABA) in the CNS

64
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What are the therapeutic uses of sedative/hypnotics/anxiolytics?

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insmonia
induction of anesthesia
anxiety disorders
panic disorder
seizure disorder
muscle spasm
alcohol withdrawal
tranq/antipsychotic

65
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The distinction between sedative/hypnotics/anxiolytics is often a matter of _________?

A

Dosage!

66
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What is the action of Barbiturates?

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Depress CNS Motor and sensory centers

67
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What is the long acting barbiturate?

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Phenobarbital
it is also used for seizures.

68
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Uses of phenobarabital

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insomnia relief
suppresion of seizures
preop sedation
general anesth.
acute mania
anxiety

69
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What are some cautions regarding barbiturates?

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Dependence/withdrawl (Schedule 2)
cross tolerance (requires higher dose over time)
multiple drug interations (accelerate metabolism of drugs)
respiratory depression
renal/hepatic impairment
REM rebound when D/C’d

70
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REM Rebound is

A

A significant increase in the percentage of time spent in REM over normal levels

71
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Nurses should monitor these in regards to barbiturates?

A

sedation/respiration
liver function tests
pain levels
drug interactions

72
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What might be important to teach about regarding barbiturates?

A

may cause drowsiness
avoid alcohol/sedatives
do not stop abruptly
avoid pregnancy/breastfeeding
barrier birth control (inactivates estrogen BC)

73
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What pregnancy category are barbiturates?

A

D- DO NOT USE

74
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Example of Benzodiazepines?

A

Lorazepam

75
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Action of benzodiazepines

A

enhance GABA receptors
(NOT direct GABA agonists)

76
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Uses for benzodiazepines?

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anxiety (major use)
insomnia
seizures
alcohol withdrawl
muscle spasms
preop med
conscious sedation.

77
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Benzodiazepines are relatively safer than barbiturates? T or F

A

true

78
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Side effects of benzodiazepines

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CNS Depression/sedation
drowsiness/hangover
decreased reaction time
confusion
anterograde amnesia
hypotension- IV doses

79
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Contraindications of benzodiazepines

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allergies
psychosis
glaucoma
shock/coma
alcohol intox
pregnancy
children/elderly
renal/hepatic disfunction

80
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IV administration of benzodiazepines include?

A

SLOW IV push
1 min/ 5 mg

81
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Reversal agent of benzodiazepines?

A

Flumazenil

82
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Flumazenil action

A

antagonizes the effects of benzodiazepines on CNS such as
sedation
impairment of recall
psychomotor impairment

83
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Uses of flumazenil

A

reversal of sedation
benzodiazepine overdose
(does not work with opiates)

84
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What should the nurse monitor after administering flumazenil

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respritory status until risk of re-sedation is unlikely
120 mins - T1/2= 54 mins

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