Session 6: Teach Patient — CNS Depressants

Question 1

Educate for short term use only (2-4 weeks only)

Answer 1

Benzodiazepines

Question 2

Teach about suicidal ideation

Answer 2

Barbiturates

Question 3

-teach to discontinue gradually
- teach women using oral contraceptives to use a non-hormonal option
- teach safety: fall precautions, no driving if sedated
- educate potential for dependency
- educate teratogenic

general classification

Answer 3

CNS Depressants