NURS 3119 Mental Health Meds Exam 2
Questions With Correct Answers
What are Common Symptoms for Anxiety? - answer✔>Feeling nervous, restless or tense
>Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
>Having an increased heart rate
>Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
>Sweating
>Trembling
>Feeling weak or tired
>Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
>Having trouble sleeping
>Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
>Having difficulty controlling worry
>Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
What are Types of Anxiety Medications Classifications? - answer✔>Benzodiazepine (sedative,
hypnotic, anxiolytic)
>Atypical anxiolytic/non-barbiturate anxiolytic
>SSRIs
>Antihistamines
>Beta-blockers-propranolol-stage fright
>Alpha blockers-prazosin-PTSD nightmares
>Anticonvulsants
What are Examples of Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Alprazolam
>Lorazepam
>Diazepam
>Clonazepam
>Chlordiazepoxide
What is the Action of Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Work Fast-Relief is rapid following
administration-IV
>Enhances the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the CNS
What is the Therapeutic Use of Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Generalized anxiety disorder and
panic disorder
>Trauma disorders
>Seizure disorders
>Insomnia
>Muscle spasm
>Alcohol withdrawl-prevention/treatment of acute manifestations
>Induction of anesthesia
>Amnesic prior to surgery or procedures
What are the Complications of Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>CNS Depression
>Anterograde Amnesia
>Toxicity-Oral
Toxicity-IV
>Paradoxical Response
>Withdrawal Symptoms
What are Complications of CNS Depression for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Sedation
>Lightheadedness
>Ataxia
What are Complications of Oral Toxicity for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Drowsiness
>Lethargy
>Confusion
What are Complications of IV Toxicity for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Respiratory depression
>Hypotension
>Cardiac arrest
What are Complications of Paradoxical Response for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Insomnia
>Excitation
>Euphoria
>Anxiety
>Rage
What are Complications of Withdrawal Symptoms for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Anxiety
>Insomnia
>Diaphoresis
>Tremors
>Lightheadedness with long-term use taper the dose
What are Nursing Interventions for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>CNS depression - avoid
hazardous activities and other CNS depressants (Rx, ETOH, etc)
>Anterograde amnesia and Paradoxical response - observe for and notify provider
>Dependence - educate client of dangers-generally used short term only
>Toxicity-Antidote-Flumazenil
--Oral overdose - gastric lavage then activated charcoal or saline cathartics
--IV overdose - monitor VS, maintain airway, IV fluids for BP, be ready to resuscitate
What are Nursing Administration Tips for Benzodiazepines? - answer✔>Take this medication as
prescribed
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