Benzodiazepines Flashcards
1
Q
Alprazolam (g)
A
Xanax (b)
2
Q
Clonazepam (g)
A
Klonopin (b)
3
Q
Diazepam (g)
A
Valium (b)
4
Q
Lorazepam (g)
A
Ativan (b)
5
Q
MOA
A
cause CNS depression to relieve anxiety symptoms
6
Q
What class are benzos?
A
Schedule IV controlled substances
7
Q
common adverse effects
A
fatigue/sedation
dizziness
8
Q
rare adverse effects
A
confusion
memory & recall impairment
respiratory depression (enhanced risk with opioids)
9
Q
counseling pts.
A
take PRN for symptomatic relief.
avoid use with alcohol.
if using chronically, do not stop abruptly.
10
Q
clinical pearls
A
do not treat underlying cause of anxiety
must be tapered slowly to prevent withdrawal symptoms
