Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics

Question 1

Common indication of minor
tranquilizers/anxiolytics

Answer 1

Anxiety disorder

Question 2

Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics drugs

Answer 2

1. Diazepam (Valium)
2. Oxazepam (Serax)
3. Chlodiazepoxide (Librium)
4. Chlorazepate Dipotassium
   (Tranxene)
5. Alprazolam (Xanax)

Question 3

given as muscle relaxant to patient’s in traction

Answer 3

Antianxiety

Question 4

Desired effect of antianxiety drugs

Answer 4

Decreased anxiety, adequate sleep

Question 5

Antianxiety drugs is best taken

Answer 5

before meals, food in the stomach
delays absorption

Question 6

True or False

When taking antianxiety drugs, one should avoid void driving, and intake of alcohol since it alters the effect of drug. Eating or drinking caffeine-containing foods is alright.

Answer 6

False

Avoid driving, intake of alcohol and caffeine
containing foods, since it alters the effect of drug

Question 7

True or False

Antianxiety drugs should be administered separately because it is incompatible with any drug.

Answer 7

True