Understand medications used for severe agitation

Question 1

Understand medications used for severe agitation

Answer 1

• may be on multiple medications
• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
• Divalproex (Depakote)
• Olanzapine (Zyprexa) second-generation antipsychotic
• Risperidone (Risperdal)
• Individuals experiencing less severe symptoms may be given only one of these.

Question 2

Understand the use of benzodiazepines with agitation

Answer 2

• Individuals experiencing less severe symptoms may be given only one of these
• usually, short term because risk to dependency
• Lonazepam (Klonopin) and Lorazepam (Ativan) calm: agitation, reduce insomnia, aggression, and panic.

Question 2

Understand the use of benzodiazepines with agitation

Answer 2

• Individuals experiencing less severe symptoms may be given only one of these
• usually, short term because risk to dependency
• Lonazepam (Klonopin) and Lorazepam (Ativan) calm: agitation, reduce insomnia, aggression, and panic.