Sedative/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics

Question 1

What is an anxiolytic?

Answer 1

Drugs used to reduce anxiety

Question 2

What are sedatives and hypnotics used for?

Answer 2

To induce sleep

Question 3

Side effects of sedatives and hypnotics are?

Answer 3

Hangover, drowsiness, not feeling able to function

Question 4

Are they for short term or long term use?

Answer 4

Short Term Use

Question 5

What are some nonpharmacologic methods used for sleep?

Answer 5

limit day time naps, avoid caffeine, warm bath

Question 6

Name a barbiturate

Answer 6

Phenobarbital

Question 7

Benzodiazepines end in…

Answer 7

LAM AND PAM

Question 8

How do benzos work

Answer 8

They interact w/ GABA to reduce neuron excitability

Question 9

Antagonist for benzos

Answer 9

Flumazenil

Question 10

What else is phenobarbital used for?

Answer 10

Seizures

Question 11

Nonbenzodiazepine used for sleep short term

Answer 11

Zolpidem AKA Ambien

Question 12

Uses for lorazepam

Answer 12

Anxiety, seizure, substance abuse and alcohol withdraw

Question 13

When does withdraw for lorazepam start?

Answer 13

2-10 days & last several weeks

Question 14

What is status epilepticus?

Answer 14

Continued seizure that does not stop with seizure medication

Question 15

Side effects of anxioltics

Answer 15

sedation, drowsiness, possible respiratory depression

Question 16

Nursing Intervention

Answer 16

Monitor Vitals & Watch for side effects