Antianxiety Agents Flashcards
1
Q
Chlordiazepoxide
A
Anti-anxiety
2
Q
Alprazolam
A
Anti-anxiety
3
Q
Clonazepam
A
Anti-anxiety
4
Q
Lorazepam
A
Anti-anxiety
5
Q
Oxazepam
A
Anti-anxiety
6
Q
Midazolam
A
Anti-anxiety
7
Q
Buspirone
A
Anti-anxiety
8
Q
Hydroxyzine
A
Anti-anxiety
9
Q
Kava
A
Anti-anxiety
10
Q
Melatonin
A
Anti-anxiety, insomnia
11
Q
General action of anti-axiety
A
affects neurotransmitters
12
Q
General indictions of Anti-anxiety
A
anxiety disorders,insomnia, petit mal seizures, panic attacks, acute manic episodes
13
Q
General side effects of Anti-anxiety
A
- sedation
- depression, confusion
- anger, hostility
- headache
- dry mouth
- constipation
- bradycardia
- elevations in LDH, AST, ALT
- urinary retention
14
Q
General nursing considerations of Anti-anxiety
A
- monitor liver function
- monitor for therapeutic blood levels
- avoid alcohol
- caution when performing tasks requiring alertness
- benzos are also used as muscle relaxants, sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants
