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NUR210 Meds Exam QuestionsAnd Correct Answers
Class: Benzodiazepine
Drug: Midazolam - Answer Action:
- Work to calm or sedate a person, by raising the level of the inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA in the brain.
- Neuron excitability is reduced.
- CNS Depression
Indication (Areas in use): Surgical procedure only, Conscious Sedation for minor
procedures
Adverse Reactions: -Hypotension -Tachycardia -Respiratory depression -Dependency
-Seizures
Side Effects: -Drowsiness -Fatigue -Decreased HR -Dizziness -Memory Impairment
-Blurred Vision -Decreased BP -Decreased RR -Headache
Nursing Implications & Patient Education:
Consideration PTs who are/have:
-Older adult -Patients with renal impairment -Patients on other CNS depressants
-Pregnant women -Patients with sleep apnea -Patients with respiratory depression,
Hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
Close monitoring of Vitals and Respiratory Status and LOC -Patient
- Not indicated for long-term use. Do not discontinue abruptly
Class: Benzodiazepine
Drug: Alprazolam - Answer Action:
- Work to calm or sedate a person, by raising the level of the inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA in the brain.
- Neuron excitability is reduced.
- CNS Depression
,Indication (Areas in use): Anxiety
Adverse Reactions: -Hypotension -Tachycardia -Respiratory depression -Dependency
-Seizures
Side Effects: -Drowsiness -Fatigue -Decreased HR -Dizziness -Memory Impairment
-Blurred Vision -Decreased BP -Decreased RR -Headache
Nursing Implications & Patient Education:
Consideration PTs who are/have:
-Older adult -Patients with renal impairment -Patients on other CNS depressants
-Pregnant women -Patients with sleep apnea -Patients with respiratory depression,
Hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
Close monitoring of Vitals and Respiratory Status and LOC -Patient
- Not indicated for long-term use. Do not discontinue abruptly
Class: Benzodiazepine
Drug: Lorazepam - Answer Action:
- Work to calm or sedate a person, by raising the level of the inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA in the brain.
- Neuron excitability is reduced.
- CNS Depression
Indication (Areas in use): Substance abuse withdrawal.
Adverse Reactions: -Hypotension -Tachycardia -Respiratory depression -Dependency
-Seizures
Side Effects: -Drowsiness -Fatigue -Decreased HR -Dizziness -Memory Impairment
-Blurred Vision -Decreased BP -Decreased RR -Headache
Nursing Implications & Patient Education:
Consideration PTs who are/have:
-Older adult -Patients with renal impairment -Patients on other CNS depressants
-Pregnant women -Patients with sleep apnea -Patients with respiratory depression,
Hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
Close monitoring of Vitals and Respiratory Status and LOC -Patient
- Not indicated for long-term use. Do not discontinue abruptly
Class: Benzodiazepine
, Drug: Diazepam - Answer Action:
- Work to calm or sedate a person, by raising the level of the inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA in the brain.
- Neuron excitability is reduced.
- CNS Depression
Indication (Areas in use): Acute seizures (status epilepticus) and Muscle relaxation.
Adverse Reactions: -Hypotension -Tachycardia -Respiratory depression -Dependency
-Seizures
Side Effects: -Drowsiness -Fatigue -Decreased HR -Dizziness -Memory Impairment
-Blurred Vision -Decreased BP -Decreased RR -Headache
Nursing Implications & Patient Education:
Consideration PTs who are/have:
-Older adult -Patients with renal impairment -Patients on other CNS depressants
-Pregnant women -Patients with sleep apnea -Patients with respiratory depression,
Hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
Close monitoring of Vitals and Respiratory Status and LOC -Patient
- Not indicated for long-term use. Do not discontinue abruptly
Class: Non-Benzodiazepine
Drug: Zolpidem tartrate - Answer Action: CNS depression, neurotransmitter inhibition
Indication (Areas in use): Insomnia
Adverse Reactions: -Physiological dependency -Hypotension -Angioedema -Renal
failure
Side Effects: -Drowsiness -Hangover -Decreased BP/HR -Complex Sleep Behaviors
-Vision Changes -Vivid Dreams
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