Benzodiazepine Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 11- Drugs for Mental Health VisovskyIntroduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition 100% Verified Answers (A+) 1. The healthcare provider is considering prescribing a drug for a patient with insomnia. Which drug category is helpful in promoting sleep among patients with insomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACE inhibitors c. Atypical antipsychotics d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - ANS: A Sedatives are drugs that have the main purpose of promoting sleep by changing signals ...

Clonazepam (Klonopin) - Answer-PRN, Labs: CBC, LFT's, No alcohol allowed, rhinitis common Buspirone (Buspar) - Answer-Taken daily, non-benzo, antianxiety med, low sedation and addiction, common S/E: Dizziness, Insomnia, Nervousness Fluoxetine (Prozac) - Answer-SSRI, sustained release- do not open capsule, used for OCD, S/E: Changes in wt, no aspirin could lead to GI bleed, dizziness and drowsiness. Takes 4 wks to work SSRI - Answer-Used for Bulimia..... no antidepressants given for anorexi...

PSI CA Dental Law and Ethics 2024 Exam Answers All Correct 60 min 60 multiple choice 75% to Pass - Answer- 50/60 questions are graded Need 38/50 to Pass Dental Board of California - Answer- Division of Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Board of California- 15 members - Answer- 8 Practicing Dentists (1 must be a member of the faculty of any California, 1 must practice in a nonprofit community clinic) 1 RDH 1 RDA 5 members of the public Dental Board of California- 15 members - Answ...

Final Exam: NR 567 / NR567 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers- Chamberlain QUESTION Sedative-hypnotic agents uses Answer: QUESTION First line medication for anxiety and insomnia Answer: Lorazepam (Benzo) QUESTION First line appropriate medication to utilize for situational anxiety disorder- Answer: Lorazepam (Benzo) QUESTION First line for an uncoopera...

Clonodine CORRECT ANSWER Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therapeutic neuralgia Guanfacine CORRECT ANSWER hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) CORRECT ANSWER Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders CORRECT ANSWER General diagnosis and follow...

NR546 Week Examination Questions And Correct Answers(100% Verified) Sedative-hypnotic agents - ANSWER benzodiazepine & barbiturates, clinical indications for use: -sedation & anxiolysis -treatment of insomnia -general anesthesia -seizures -alcohol withdrawal states -as adjunctive management with neuromuscular blockage/muscle relaxation -to induce or maintain sleep sedative-hypnotic medications: use - ANSWER -1 in 8 adults -Higher incidence in older adults -Often co-pres...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antips...

Moderate Sedation Exam Latest Update Grades A+ moderate sedation is a medically induced state of depressed consciousness: true when a pt is moderately sedated, he/she can maintain his/her airway, age appropriate responses to verbal and tactile stimuli are present and protective airway reflexes are preserved true moderate sedation is the same as deep sedation false when administering moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia can result true reasons that there shoul...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH TEST BANK EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ schizo client returns to facility hallucinating and unkempt, nurse assessment should focus on - ANSWER- physical needs (appearance/behavior could be because of physical injury or fluid/electrolyte imbalance client taking triclyclic antidepressants with what symptom should be immediately brought to dr attention - ANSWER- urinary retention (serious side effect that c...