Meds exam 1 Flashcards
Benzos (use)
insomnia, acute (not long term) anxiety, alc withdraw, seizures, agitation/aggression, skeletal muscle relaxation (w/ ECT)
benzos (AE)
dependence/tolerance
drowsiness, sedation, ataxia, dizziness
feelings of detachment, irritability, hostility
anteriorgrade amnesia
cognitive effects with long term use
rebound insomnia
rarely nausea, headache, confusion, depression,
Withdraw is possible: agitation → hallucinations, tons of physical symptoms too
benzos (pt teaching)
do not mix with alcohol, chance of dependency
antihistamine (use)
provide sedation,
blocking agents/noradrenergic agents (use)
relieves symptoms associated with anxiety like diaphoresis/tremors
BUSPAR (use)
depression, anxiety, adhd
Buspar (pt ed)
takes 1-2 weeks to work
check blood levels to make sure its in the therapeutic range
SSRIs, MAOIs, TCAs (use)
depression, anxiety
SSRI (AE)
serotonin syndrome, especially when combined with other meds, SI, weight gain
sleep disregulation, nausea, increases sleepiness initially, sexual dysfunction
SSRI (pt ed)
initial SI, contact provider, keep taking, s/s of serotonin syndrome
MAOIs (AE)
serotonin syndrome (confusion, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, increased HR, fluctuating BP, autonomic dysfunction), especially when combined with other meds, SI, headache d/t increased BP,
MAOI (pt ed)
initial SI, contact provider, keep taking, be aware of bad headache, as hypertensive crisis can occur
no tyramine (cheeses, wines, avacados, chinese food)
TCAs (AE)
serotonin syndrome, especially when combined with other meds, SI, anticholinergic symptoms (dry mouth, difficulty voiding, increased HR, Fluid retention → Increased BP
TCAs (pt ed)
initial SI, contact provider, keep taking, high cost, high suicide effectiveness with OD
Trazadone
sleep
Lorazepam (Ativan)
short half life / intermediate onset, benzo
