Contraindications, Interactions, administration routes for Anti Anxiety Medications Flashcards
What is a common contraindication for benzodiazepines?
Severe respiratory insufficiency.
True or False: Alcohol should be avoided when taking anti-anxiety medications.
True.
Fill in the blank: Patients with a history of _________ should use caution when prescribed SSRIs.
mania or bipolar disorder.
What are the primary routes of administration for anti-anxiety medications?
Oral, intravenous, and intramuscular.
Which class of anti-anxiety medications is often associated with dependency?
Benzodiazepines.
True or False: Grapefruit juice can interact with certain anti-anxiety medications.
True.
What is a major interaction concern when combining anti-anxiety medications with opioids?
Increased risk of respiratory depression.
List one contraindication for the use of buspirone.
Hypersensitivity to buspirone.
What is the recommended administration route for lorazepam in acute anxiety management?
Intravenous.
True or False: It’s safe to abruptly stop taking anti-anxiety medications without consulting a healthcare provider.
False.
What should be monitored when a patient is taking both anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants?
Serotonin syndrome.
Fill in the blank: Patients with __________ should avoid taking diazepam.
severe liver impairment.
What is the effect of combining anti-anxiety medications with stimulants?
Potential for increased anxiety or agitation.
True or False: Anti-anxiety medications are always safe during pregnancy.
False.
What is the primary action of benzodiazepines?
CNS depression.
Which anti-anxiety medication is considered non-habit forming?
Buspirone.
Fill in the blank: The presence of __________ is a contraindication for the use of SSRIs.
MAO inhibitors.
What is a common side effect of anti-anxiety medications?
Drowsiness.
True or False: Tolerance can develop with long-term use of benzodiazepines.
True.
What is the recommended administration route for alprazolam?
Oral.
List one interaction concern for anti-anxiety medications.
Interaction with alcohol.
What should be done if a patient experiences withdrawal symptoms from anti-anxiety medications?
Consult with a healthcare provider for a tapering plan.
True or False: Anti-anxiety medications can be used as a first-line treatment for chronic anxiety.
False.
What is a potential risk of using anti-anxiety medications in elderly patients?
Increased risk of falls.
Fill in the blank: Patients taking anti-anxiety medications should be advised to avoid __________.
driving or operating heavy machinery.
What is the effect of combining anti-anxiety medications with other CNS depressants?
Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression.
What is a key consideration for prescribing anti-anxiety medications to patients with a history of substance abuse?
Risk of addiction.
