Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics Flashcards

1
Q

Common indication of minor
tranquilizers/anxiolytics

A

Anxiety disorder

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Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics drugs

A
  1. Diazepam (Valium)
  2. Oxazepam (Serax)
  3. Chlodiazepoxide (Librium)
  4. Chlorazepate Dipotassium
    (Tranxene)
  5. Alprazolam (Xanax)
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3
Q

given as muscle relaxant to patient’s in traction

A

Antianxiety

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4
Q

Desired effect of antianxiety drugs

A

Decreased anxiety, adequate sleep

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5
Q

Antianxiety drugs is best taken

A

before meals, food in the stomach
delays absorption

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6
Q

True or False

When taking antianxiety drugs, one should avoid void driving, and intake of alcohol since it alters the effect of drug. Eating or drinking caffeine-containing foods is alright.

A

False

Avoid driving, intake of alcohol and caffeine
containing foods, since it alters the effect of drug

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7
Q

True or False

Antianxiety drugs should be administered separately because it is incompatible with any drug.

A

True

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