Week 10 - Benzodiazepines Flashcards
1
Q
Which four general populations are benzodiazepines contraindicated in?
A
Pregnancy, lactating mothers, children under six, and liver/renal disease patients.
2
Q
If used for alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepines should…
A
Not be used long term
3
Q
What is the common drug ending with all benzodiazepines?
A
-lam and -pam
4
Q
What is the MOA of benzodiazepines?
A
Increases action of GABA at the benzo receptor, slows neurotransmission, reduces anxiety.
5
Q
Which two benzodiazepines have the most likelihood of developing patient dependence?
A
Alprazolam and lorazepam
6
Q
Which benzodiazepine can be used in an equivalent dose when tapering off a shorter acting one?
A
Clonazepam
7
Q
What is the benzodiazepine that is the IV treatment of choice in status epilepticus?
A
Diazepam
