Antianxiety
What are some Anti-Anxiety DRUGS?
1) Librium/Valium
2) Xanax (alprazolam)
3) Ativan (lorazepam)
4) Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
5) Equanil
What is the ACTION of Anti-Anxiety drugs?
They affect neurotransmitters
What are Anti-Anxiety drugs used for?
1) Anxiety Disorders 2) Manic Episodes 3)
Panic Attacks
What are some SIDE EFFECTS of Anti-Anxiety
drugs?
1) Sedation 2) Confusion 3) Hepatic
Dysfunction
What are some NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
for Anti-Anxiety drugs?