CNS depressants

Question 1

sedation

Answer 1

decrease physical and mental response

no change in loc

Question 2

hypnosis

Answer 2

sleep

Question 3

anesthesia

Answer 3

decreases the loc

Question 4

hangover effect

Answer 4

remain tired the next day

Question 5

REM rebound

Answer 5

can cause vivid dreams or nightmares

Question 6

what drug class is ambien?

Answer 6

sedative-hypnotic
non-benzodiazapine
schedule 4

Question 7

how does ambien work?

Answer 7

increases the action of gaba in the cns

Question 8

what are some contraindications for ambien?

Answer 8

renal or hepatic dysfunction and the elderly

Question 9

who should get a lower dose of ambien?

Answer 9

women and the elderly

Question 10

what are some side effects of ambien?

Answer 10

dizziness, drowsiness hangover dependence tolerance

Question 11

what should the nurse do with ambien?

Answer 11

identify cause of insomnia, try non drug strategys

Question 12

what is another class of sedative hypnotics?

Answer 12

barbiturates

Question 13

what are benzodiazapenes used for?

Answer 13

anxiety, insomnia, anesthesia

Question 14

what is the class and schedule for xanax?

Answer 14

benzodiazapine and schedule 4

Question 15

how does xanax work?

Answer 15

increases the action of gaba in the cns

Question 16

name some contraindications of xanax

Answer 16

cns depression, use cautiously in renal or hepatic impairment

Question 17

what are some side effects of xanax

Answer 17

lethargy, dizzyness, hangover, depression, tolerance

Question 18

general anesthesia

Answer 18

depresses cns
decreases sensation/pain
loss of consciousness

Question 19

local anesthesia

Answer 19

blocks pain at the site of administration

no change in loc

Question 20

balanced anesthesia

Answer 20

combination of drugs administered for general anesthesia

Question 21

topical anesthesia

Answer 21

decrease sensitivity of nerve endings