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NURS 3119 Mental Health Meds Exam 2 With Solution
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NURS 3119 Mental Health Meds Exam2 With Solution
What are Common Symptoms for Anxiety? - ANSWER >Feeling nervous,
restless or tense
>Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
>Having an increased heart rate
>Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
>Sweating
>Trembling
>Feeling weak or tired
>Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present
worry
>Having trouble sleeping
>Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
>Having difficulty controlling worry
>Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
What are Types of Anxiety Medications Classifications? - ANSWER
>Benzodiazepine (sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic)
,>Atypical anxiolytic/non-barbiturate anxiolytic
>SSRIs
>Antihistamines
>Beta-blockers-propranolol-stage fright
>Alpha blockers-prazosin-PTSD nightmares
>Anticonvulsants
What are Examples of Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER >Alprazolam
>Lorazepam
>Diazepam
>Clonazepam
>Chlordiazepoxide
What is the Action of Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER >Work Fast-Relief is rapid
following administration-IV
>Enhances the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the CNS
What is the Therapeutic Use of Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER >Generalized
anxiety disorder and panic disorder
>Trauma disorders
,>Seizure disorders
>Insomnia
>Muscle spasm
>Alcohol withdrawl-prevention/treatment of acute manifestations
>Induction of anesthesia
>Amnesic prior to surgery or procedures
What are the Complications of Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER >CNS
Depression
>Anterograde Amnesia
>Toxicity-Oral
Toxicity-IV
>Paradoxical Response
>Withdrawal Symptoms
What are Complications of CNS Depression for Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER
>Sedation
>Lightheadedness
>Ataxia
>Decreased cognitive function
, What are Complications of Oral Toxicity for Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER
>Drowsiness
>Lethargy
>Confusion
What are Complications of IV Toxicity for Benzodiazepines? - ANSWER
>Respiratory depression
>Hypotension
>Cardiac arrest
What are Complications of Paradoxical Response for Benzodiazepines? -
ANSWER >Insomnia
>Excitation
>Euphoria
>Anxiety
>Rage
What are Complications of Withdrawal Symptoms for Benzodiazepines? -
ANSWER >Anxiety
>Insomnia
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